Information Retrieval and Information Seeking
| Structure Type: | Part of Course |
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| Code: | KH18ASTP022 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 6.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Haasio, Ari |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
After the course the student is able to understand the information seeking process in theory and practice. Student can analyze different phases of the process and the motives and consequences of information seeking process. Student has an ability to do searches using different methods and choose the most suitable method for every search. Participants can use successfully scientific databases and statistics.
Student's Workload
Lectures 40 h, workshop 14 h, e-learning 102 h.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
The Basics of Information Retrieval
Contents
- Theoretical framework of information seeking environment
- Classical models of Information seeking
- Scientific databases
- Information retrieval in advanced level
Recommended or Required Reading
-Olson, Hope A.: The Power to name
Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=69537
-Chatman, Elfreda: A Theory of life in the round. Journal of the American Society for Information Science. march 1999, pp. 207-217.
Available: http://libts.seamk.fi:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lls&AN=502818016&site=ehost-live&scope=site (Ebsco)
- Talja, S., Tuominen, K. & Savolainen, R. "Isms" in information science: constructivism, collectivism and constructionism. Journal of Documentation (61) 1, 2005.
Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00220410510578023 (Emerald)
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, e-learning, workshop, customer project.
Assessment Criteria
Satisfactory (1-2)
Student is able to use statistical and scientific databases . S/he understands and knows the basics about different classical information seeking models.
Good (3-4)
Student can use a wide range of scientific and statistical databases successfully. He/she can analyze the influence of different models of information retrieval on her/his work.
Excellent (5)
Student can use a wide range of scientific and statistical databases successfully and approach the results critically. He/she can also do very demanding tasks by using various methods and tools.
Assessment Methods
Assignments 40 %, exam 40 %, project 20 %.
Work Placement
No work placement.
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