Information skills
| Structure Type: | Course |
|---|
| Code: | KF08AOA0211 |
|---|
| Type: | Compulsory |
|---|
| Level: | Bachelor |
|---|
| Credits: | 2.0 points |
|---|
| Responsible Teacher: | Elenius, Leena |
|---|
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
|---|
Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| SOSALA-2013 |
1 autumn |
1.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2013 |
3 autumn |
1.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2014 |
1 autumn |
1.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2014 |
3 autumn |
1.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in analysing their information needs from multiple perspectives. They will be able to name and hierarchically analyse concepts pertaining to their topic. Students will learn to present the library and information services at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and to name sources of information for the social field. They will learn to select sources, use databases and to evaluate and develop their information seeking skills. Students will learn to interpret databases and online sites and to apply the SeUAS instructions for writing assignments.
Student's Workload
52 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Library and information services at Seinäjoki UAS
- Information and producers of information in the field of social services
- Databases and how to use them
- Online information searches
- Evaluation, use and application of information
Recommended or Required Reading
Online material, handouts
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, online studies, assignments, exams
Assessment Criteria
Assessment pass (grade 3)/fail:
-Students are competent in analysing their information needs from multiple perspectives. They are able to name and hierarchically analyse concepts pertaining to their topic. Students are able to present the library and information services at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences and to name sources of information for the social field. They know how to select sources, use databases and the Internet and how to use other relevant sources of information. They are able to evaluate the search results. Students know how to interpret databases and online sites and how to apply the SeUAS instructions for writing assignments.
Assessment Methods
Active participation in classroom and online activities, assignments and exams.
Further Information
This study course has two parts: The first part takes place in the beginning og studies, whereas the second part takes place at the beginning stages of the thesis writing process and concentrates on seeking theoretical and research information for the thesis.
Back