DSM0910 - WORKPLACE CASE STUDY

Module Identifier

DSM0910

Module Title

WORKPLACE CASE STUDY

Academic Year

2004/2005

Co-ordinator

Ms Jaqueline A Spence

Semester

Available all semesters

Pre-Requisite

DSM2920 , DSM2520

Course delivery

Other

This module is taught according to distance learning principles, using specially designed distance learning materials.

Seminars / Tutorials

Students will be given a tutorial at study school providing guidance on the module. Additional online support from the module coordinator is made available to students on a regular basis.

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment Length/Details	Proportion
Semester Assessment	A CASE STUDY REPORT (EQUIVALENT TO 5,000 WORDS)	100%

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Critically evaluate best practice in the application of records management principles and procedures.

Formulate and evaluate approaches to assessing organisational needs and developing control over records systems.

Assess the requirements for active and semi-active records management.

Critically appraise the level of compliance with theoretical best practice within their own workplace.

Formulate recommendations for the future development of records management within their own workplace.

Brief description

The module will provide distance learning students, working within the records and information management field with the opportunity to develop and apply the theoretical skills learnt through previous modules to the practical context of their own organisation.

Content

The module reviews principles, standards, and best practice in the records management field, including the International Standard ISO 15489 and the DIRKS methodology, and provides guidance on producing an assessment of workplace practice against these. Generic guidance will also be provided on the presentation of professional reports and associated documentation.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7