Information Retrieval

Cod y Modiwl
DS31620
Teitl y Modiwl
Information Retrieval
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Allen Foster
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Jennie Hill
Ms Tanya Rogers
Dr Sue Lithgow
Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay: 2500 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Report: 2500 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Report: 2500 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 2500 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. describe the structure and function of information retrieval (IR) and resource discovery systems
  2. outline the main concepts, issues, and debates relating to information retrieval
  3. explain what is meant by a ‘record’ and what solutions exist to the problem of ‘representation’ in information retrieval
  4. describe and evaluate different methods of indexing, including classification schemes, coordinate, and post-coordinate methods
  5. apply information retrieval principles to complete an example exercise/task
  6. evaluate current information retrieval research and future directions for information retrieval systems

Disgrifiad cryno

Effective Information Retrieval is at the heart of the 'Information society'. Beginning with the student's experience of Internet search engines and library OPACs the course progresses through the surface level user experience through successive layers into the underlying tools and principles of IR systems. Students will develop a working knowledge of the principles of information retrieval and generate a view of how information retrieval can develop in the future.

Cynnwys

The course will address a range of content linked to the learning outcomes. Primarily content will revolve around:

* Evaluation of information retrieval systems and the retrieval mechanisms operating within them
* Exploration and evaluate of different methods of indexing from traditional through to state of the art
* The methods, and issues surrounding, the evaluation of performance of information retrieval systems
* Solutions to the problems of 'record' and 'representation' in information retrieval
* Evaluation of the methods of indexing, including classification schemes, coordinate, and post-coordinate methods
* Evaluation of current information retrieval research and future directions for information retrieval systems

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Assessments requires writing for audiences that are typically experienced in the information profession workplace.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol Students explore and decide on representation for information retrieval to create item records, and a classification scheme.
Gallu digidol Exploration of theory and practice in digital information management, and application of relevant techniques for creating and interacting with digital IR records. Use several technologies to produce written work, including library and specialist catalogues and databases.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Analysis and evaluation of current research in information retrieval (IR). Selection and application of IR principles to solve a cataloguing problem.
Myfyrdod Reflection on theory and examples of IR discussed in the module and readings, and through this begin to solve IR problems such as they arise in their own workplaces and in answering the module assignments. As part of a CILIP accredited course the module offers opportunities for development in a number of information related careers.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Evaluation and some practice of the principles and information retrieval systems, indexing methods (e.g. information retrieval systems, different methods of indexing, evaluation of performance of information retrieval systems, non-traditional multimedia information retrieval, IR research)
Synnwyr byd go iawn This module encompasses the CILIP: The Library and Information Association’s Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB) accreditation criteria:• PKSB Organising Knowledge and Information, which includes cataloguing and classification, metadata and thesauri, subject indexing, and database design. All covered and assessed in this module.CILIP accredited courses are globally acknowledged as meeting the needs of international information professionals.

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