Introduction to Information Skills in the Social Work Area
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | SOSPST60 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 1.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Elenius, Leena |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| SOSALA-2015 |
1 autumn |
1.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2016 |
1 autumn |
1.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students are able to present the library and information services provided by SeUAS and to name important producers and sources of information in the social field. Students analyse their needs for information and select appropriate sources of information. Studens know how to use databases and online services offered by SeUAS library and other providers of services. Students are able to interpret and evaluate the information and develop their information seeking skills. Students know how to apply the SeUAS instructions provided for written assignments as regards referencing (books, articles, online sources).
Student's Workload
26 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
previous studies are not required
Contents
- library and information services at Seinäjoki UAS
- information sources and producers of information in the social field
- databases and online information sources and how to use them
- tools for online information seeking
- evaluation, use and application of information
Recommended or Required Reading
- SeAMK website
- other online material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
contact and online studies, assignments, exams
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1-5
5:
- Students have attended contact and online teaching and participated in pair and group work
- Students are able to extensively present and evaluate the library and information services provided by SeUAS and to name important producers and sources of information in the social field.
- Students analyse their needs for information and select appropriate sources of information
- Students use the services offered by SeUAS library and by other providers of information services effectively and extensively.
- Students interpret and evaluate the information competently and critically and develop their information seeking skills.
- Students carefully and competently apply the SeUAS instructions provided for written assignments as regards referencing (books, articles, online sources).
3:
- Students have actively participated in contact and online teaching and pair and group work
- Students are able to present the library and information services provided by SeUAS and to name important producers and sources of information in the social field.
- Students analyse their needs for information and select appropriate sources of information
- Students extensively use the services offered by SeUAS library and by other providers of information services.
- Students interpret and evaluate the information and develop their information seeking skills.
- Students carefully apply the SeUAS instructions provided for written assignments as regards referencing (books, articles, online sources).
1:
- Students have attended contact teaching and participated in pair and group work
- Students are able to present the library and information services provided by SeUAS and to name producers and sources of information in the social field.
- Students analyse their needs for information and select appropriate sources of information
- Students know how to use the services offered by SeUAS library and by other providers of information services.
- Students interpret and evaluate the information and develop their information seeking skills.
- Students apply most parts of the SeUAS instructions provided for written assignments as regards referencing (books, articles, online sources).
Assessment Methods
Participation in contact and online studies, assignments and/or exam
Work Placement
the study course does not include practice
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