LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student learns to systematically find information on a subject in their field using the various information sources offered by the Learning Centre and also learns to draw on these skills when working on their own final project. The student masters the conceptual analysis of information needs and formulation of keywords. The student is able to assess various information sources and their quality and is familiar with reference management tools.
Credits: 1
Schedule: 14.01.2025 - 11.02.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Johanna Korhonen, Marika Sarvilahti
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Emphasis of the training will be agreed based on the needs of the group, but for example the following subjects are covered during the course:
conceptual analysis of the student s need for information
search techniques: a systematic information search process and strategies
key information sources of the student s own field of science and subject, information structure
remote use of licensed materials
comprehensive retrieval of information on the student s own research theme, analysis of the process and results
familiarising oneself with reference management and reference management tools and their use for producing scientific writing assessing materials and the ethical grounds of information use
how to find and use images
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
10 hrs of contact teaching in computer classroom, independent exercises.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
10 h contact teaching, 15 hours independent exercises and application of acquired knowledge
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
slides, Mycourses, Libguides
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
2025-2026 Spring IIIRegistration:
This course is for Bachelor's Programme in Design students only. Minimum amount of participants 10. Maximum amount of participants 42.