Records and Information Governance

Cod y Modiwl: DSM0820
Teitl y Modiwl: Records and Information Governance
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Jennie Hill
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Jennie Hill; Ms Tanya Rogers; Dr Sue Lithgow; Dr Sarah Higgins; Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay 3.000 words:	50%
Asesiad Semester	Report /development plan 3,000 words:	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay 3000: Submission of supplementary coursework for failed coursework element in line with the learing outcomes of the original assignment	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Report /develpment plan:	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

*Critically analyse the landscape and identify relevant trends and developments which affect the management of information required for operational, evidential or archival purposes.
*Articulate current theoretical approaches, and systematically assess their value for addressing the challenges facing the profession
*Apply current solutions for managing information in practical scenarios and interpret the implications of current research
*Elaborate on the educational, research and ethical challenges facing professionals responsible for records and information governance
*Create policies, plans and procedures to ensure the security, authenticity and integrity of data/information and records and ensure they meet legal admissibility requirement
*Critically reflect on the methodologies which have evolved and are evolving to address the issues associated with email, web sites and web 2.0 for example and propose innovative and flexible approaches to the technological advances to come.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module addresses the principles of Records and Information Governance in the context of modern organisations and the digital landscape. Students obtain a grounding that balances theory and practice, with specific emphasis on the impact of technology. The linking of computer networks and the divergence of the global market places growing pressure on organisations to respond. This module prepares records, archives and information managers to take a pivotal role in organisational policy-making, joining ranks with other specialists to address the issues of governance, accountability and compliance.

Cynnwys

Context and current trends
Overview of landscape and the systems currently employed. Definitions and understanding of the evolving information ecology.
Research and solutions
Current research and theoretical considerations regarding the appropriate methodologies for dealing with the issues: standards and best practice guidance.
New Frontiers
Challenges posed by new technologies as they emerge ? future proofing, including the significant and specific problems relating to preservation and continued access.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Oral and written communication via tutorials and classroom discussion/online forums in VLE and assessed work
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Career needs awareness encouraged and assessed through the group project exercise and report
Datrys Problemau	Exercises which seek to identify the needs of the organisation and how best these might be met under different operational conditions
Gwaith Tim	Group activities are integral to the teaching of this module, and to classroom exercises.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Self management: invited to make their own selections relating to directed study through exercises in certain units and assessed work.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Professional skills development in the theory and practice in an organisational environment
Sgiliau ymchwil	Analysis of sets of resources and their application to a research problem
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students are expected to utilise the VLE, and other technical systems during practical sessions. Coursework requires the application of IT in its presentation.

Nodau

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