Tempus project 517117 Dr Edvin Zhllima Brasov Romania

Tempus project 517117 Dr. Edvin Zhllima Brasov, Romania 28 th February-2 nd January 2012

¡ 3/2/2021 Report on the Online Information Literacy Module Meeting/Workshop 2

Questions 1. Is the resource suitable for your institutions needs? 2. Does it need customisation/modifications? 3. If it does need customisation/modification what exactly is required? 3/2/2021 3

Faculty of Economy § IL related issues such as info gathering, evaluation, analysis and use for problem solving are being taught in: § § § Research methodology Market research Info-based decision making at different courses § Informatics (computer use) is part of all study programs at our university at Bachelor level § The faculty will have also its own library § The Dean expressed his willignes for inserting the chapters of the modules at various subjects § There are dificulties to insert it at bachelor level except as a extracurricular (choice) subject 3/2/2021 4

Faclty of Economy cont. The faculty has 3700 Bachelor students who has academic writting and bussines communication subjects ¡ There are 110 Master students known with research methods ¡ There also 45 Ph. D students ¡ 3/2/2021 5

Faculty of Agriculture Has 45 Master students and dousens of Ph. D students ¡ The research method subject is given at the PHd degree divided in three chapters ¡ There is space for improving the subject through the IL module ¡ 3/2/2021 6

Faculty of Veterinary There are 30 student sof Ph. D ¡ There is no research design subject ¡ There is a plan for introducing topics of the module in Ph. D level ¡ 3/2/2021 7

Faculty of Forestry The Research methods are taught at Ph. D level ¡ The Dean is very interested to implement the Module for the Ph. D level ¡ There are 30 student at the Ph. D level ¡ 3/2/2021 8

Faculty of Technology has 30 students at master level and 3 Ph. D students ¡ There is no subject related to methods of research ¡ The proposal was to introduce it at bachelor level but is decided to make it accesible for master level ¡ 3/2/2021 9

Summary ¡ ¡ ¡ Definition of guidelines for Online IL module development was done on participatory basis Majority of the Faculty Deans accept to introduce the module in the Master level in parts or entirely Two of the five faculties still are not clear for the introduction of the module although has clear willigness Faculty of Economy has space introducing the module entirely only as a choice subject Deans were sceptible of introducing the modules for the bachelor students but library may take the lead at this level 3/2/2021 10

¡ Report on the planning for implementing the Modules at AUT 3/2/2021 11

Module options ¡ ¡ 3/2/2021 Definition of guidelines for Online IL module development was done on participatory basis No accessibility on video devices Chosen two newest versions and two old versions Mora adaptive those the simpliest modules 12

Modules under discussion ¡ ¡ ¡ 3/2/2021 Information Literacy Tutorial developed by Cranfield University, United Kingdom http: //infolit. shrivenham. cranfield. ac. uk/index. html Although is not simple has a great structure www. informationliteracy. ie developed by Trinity College Dublin, National University of Ireland Galway, University College Cork. Aimed at higher level- Postgraduates with some content suitable for Undergraduates. But without the videos Old style PILOT- developed by Queensland University of Technology, Australia. https: //pilot. library. qut. edu. au/index. jsp (has a simple printing version) Developed by the University of Newcastle Australia: http: //www. newcastle. edu. au/Resources/Divisions/Academic/ Library/information-skills/infoskills/index. html (Has a good testing and simple techniques) 13

Options discussed Syllabus with 9 modules Syllabus with 6 modules Focusing on your research question 1. Scrutinizing for research sources Mind the information gap 2. Evaluation of the research results Search strategies and tactics 3. Finding and updating of the results Advanced searching 4. Management of the information Evaluating information 5. Ethics in using the informaiton Organizing and communicating the findings 6. Publicaiton and diffusion of the research results 7. Synthesizing and building upon information 8. Ethics in research 9 Plagiarism and copyright 3/2/2021 14

Old style Manuals cont EMPOWER- Wichita State University Libraries United States http: //library. wichita. edu/empower/ is also adequate on regards to chapters of plagiarism and quoting Texas Information Literacy Tutorial http: //tilt. library. skagit. edu/ developed by University of Texas, United States No clue how to adopt the soft based parts OASIS- San Francisco State University http: //oasis. sfsu. edu/ United States is not accessible ¡ 3/2/2021 15

Empower Manual Starting Your Research ¡ Choosing Your Topic ¡ Using the Catalog ¡ Finding Articles ¡ Using the Web ¡ Citing Sources ¡ 3/2/2021 16

Starting Your Research ¡ 3/2/2021 What is information literacy? Types of Information Sources Selecting the Right Source Get Ready. . . to choose the right sources EMPOWER-ometer (game) WSU Libraries can help! (library resources) Okay, so now what? (now you are aware of available sources) Congratulations 17

Using the Catalog ¡ 3/2/2021 Call Numbers Where's the Online Catalog? About the Catalog A Catalog Record Different Ways to Search Guided Search Tips Searching the Catalog (Camtasia video) Subject Searching Making the Most of Subject Searching Another Use for Subject Searching Great Work! 18

Choosing Your Topic ¡ 3/2/2021 What is your purpose for research? Know your Assignment What will you write about? Get Curious! Narrow your Topic Narrow Even More Broaden your Topic Direction for Research What will you search for? Work smarter, not harder! Brainstorm Keywords Way to go! 19

Finding Articles ¡ Periodicals Popular Magazines Scholarly Journals Where Will I Find the Periodicals I Need? What Will a Database Give Me? Where Will I Find Electronic Databases? (Camtasia video) General Databases Subject Databases Your Assignment Keyword Searching Search Tips Search in Academic One. File (Camtasia video) Full-Text Not Available? Have Skills That Transfer! Good Work! 3/2/2021 20

Using the Web ¡ 3/2/2021 About the Internet Information on the Web The Open Web The Library Online Think Fast! (game) Library & Open Web Overlap Which is Best? Browsers Search Engines Tips for Better Search Results Judging What You Find Way To Go! 21

Citing Sources ¡ 3/2/2021 Transmitting Ideas Parts of a Citation Styles Plagiarism? It's Your Call! (game) Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism. . . And then there's Copyright Excellent! 22

Oasis example ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Chapter 1: Defining the Research Topic and Determining the Information Requirements Chapter 2: Locating and Retrieving Relevant Information Chapter 3: Using Databases for Accessing Information Chapter 4: Using the World Wide Web for Accessing Information Chapter 5: Evaluating, Organizing, and Synthesizing Information Chapter 6: Communicating Using Information Technologies Chapter 7: Legal and Ethical Information Issues Chapter 8: Media Literacy 3/2/2021 23

Fourth example ¡ List strategies for getting started with assignments ¡ Evaluating information ¡ Finding information ¡ Writing and Plagiarism ¡ Using information ethically 3/2/2021 24

Fourth example-List strategies for getting started with assignments ¡ ¡ ¡ 3/2/2021 Identify key components of an assignment question Describe assignment planning techniques, such as brainstorming and mind mapping Identify some assignment planning techniques Construct effective search strategies Identify potential sources of information Select appropriate sources of information. 25

Finding information Learning outcomes ¡ Describe the access tools available to you for finding information ¡ Use Library catalogues to find resources ¡ Select Library databases to find journal articles ¡ Identify effective search techniques ¡ Describe the characteristics of Internet search engines ¡ Discuss the nature of information found on the Internet ¡ Review and manage your search results. 3/2/2021 26

Evaluating information Learning outcomes ¡ Identify why it is important to evaluate information ¡ Identify criteria used for the evaluation of sources of information ¡ Apply evaluative criteria to information found across a range of publication types. ¡ 3/2/2021 27

Writing and Plagiarism ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Explain the values underpinning academic integrity Define academic fraud, plagiarism and research misconduct Identify University of Newcastle policies on Student Academic Integrity Describe the use of plagiarism detection and prevention software Explain the consequences for students of academic fraud, plagiarism and research misconduct at the University of Newcastle Identify strategies for good academic practice in your writing, eg. notetaking, acknowledging your sources Describe techniques for managing and compiling reference lists and bibliographies. 3/2/2021 28

Using information ethically ¡ ¡ ¡ Identify some of the issues associated with intellectual property Use information appropriately without breaching copyright Identify issues with Indigenous cultural and intellectual property Discuss censorship and freedom of speech issues Use information technology appropriately Use inclusive language in your communications at University. 3/2/2021 29