Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
DS31820
Module Title
INFORMATION SOURCES: ACCESS, USE AND EVALUATION
Academic Year
2011/2012
Co-ordinator
Semester
Available all semesters
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 Hours. |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 7 Hours. |
| Practical | 3 Hours. |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | including approximately 50 items Production Of Bibliography: | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module students be able to:
- distinguish between various types of information source;
- outline those sources of value to a specific user group;
- outline how the use of information sources and needs can be studied;
- state what is meant by bibliographic control of information sources;
- outline the structure of a general national bibliography, with particular reference to the UK;
- discuss various features of specific information sources, i.e. the serial, electronic/non-book materials, government publications;
- use a range of bibliographic sources, both print and electronic;
- produce a select subject bibliography
Brief description
This module looks at the role and function of bibliographical control of information sources. It investigates what is meant by bibliographic control, and how certain information sources, such as books, journals, government and electronic publications are controlled. Various bibliographic sources are used in workshops or for coursework.
Transferable skills
Skills addressed - either in teaching or via assessment, are:
- independent project work;
- IT and information handling;
- writing in academic context;
- self management
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6