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Information skills for research
http:// unihub.mdx.ac.uk / study / library
BIS3328 Oct/Nov 2013
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In this workshop we will look at...• Developing an effective search strategy
• Resources available and how to use them…..now and in the future
• Evaluating information for quality and relevance
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Coursework marking criteria
Able to identify relevant issues
Awareness of opposing views, arguments and theories
Ability to assess and evaluate issues
Range and quality of references
Evidence of authoritative sources
Presentation and written English
66
6
4
3
Total: 25 marks
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Thinking about resources
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Scenario 1
I need to find reliable information on a subject for my coursework
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Scenario 2
I want to know about the latest research and ideas from the experts
on a specific subject
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Scenario 3
I am interested in a current technology initiative in Cornwall and need to find the facts, latest news,
plus some useful case studies
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Scenario 4
I have an interview for a job and want to find information about the company and their products
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Life after Uni
• Accessing academic information
• Using other libraries
• Careers advice
• Preparing for job interviews
• Professional associations
• Keeping up-to-date
• Online communities
• Conferences
More information: http://bit.ly/LifeafterUni
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Scenario 5
I am creating a website and need to make sure it complies with national
guidelines
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Find out moreMyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Library Subject Guides
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/EIS
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Thinking about keywords
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The real thingBIS3328 coursework:
Literature review essay which will present some of the key issues in either Privacy or Security, with reference to ethical, social, professional and legal issues.
• Keywords
• Alternative keywords
• More specific keywords
• Related subjects
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So far so good
So far we’ve looked at:
• Choosing the right resource
• Developing a search strategy
• Coming up with useful keywords
Next:
• Searching, evaluation, and looking to the future
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Finding resourcesmyUniHub > My Study > My Library > Summon
Select Summon and search for information for your essay on privacy and security.
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Journal DatabasesmyUniHub > My Study > My Library > Databases
Choose ‘Computing Science’ for a list of relevant journal databases
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Summon and journal databases provide:
• Access to quality information
• Information not available elsewhere
• Up-to-date
• Focussed/specific
• Full-text access
• Access on/off campus
• Personalize
• Citation and journal impact info
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It’s not in the Library!• Inter Library Loans http://bit.ly/InterLibraryLoans
• Sconul Access http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/sconul-access
• Other libraries http://bit.ly/visitingotherlibraries
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Is it reliable?
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• Authority
• Relevance
• Intent
• Objectivity
• Currency
Evaluating information
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Coursework marking criteria
Able to identify relevant issues
Awareness of opposing views, arguments and theories
Ability to assess and evaluate issues
Range and quality of references
Evidence of authoritative sources
Presentation and written English
66
6
4
3
Total 25 marks
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Library Subject GuidesmyUniHub > My Study > My Library > Library Subject Guides
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/plagiarismreferencing
http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/eis
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