Study Guide

Objective

Turku UAS library use, the information retrieval process and use of information sources in their field, ethical use of information.
- Uses Turku UAS library services effectively to locate and use resources.
- Has mastered the information retrieval process: defining and describing information needs, forming search words and phrases, selecting relevant information sources.
- Identifies reliable information sources.
- Uses information ethically.

Content

Good information retrieval skills: The student can independently search for information from various sources and can evaluate and use the information they have found.

Materials

Information and Research Guides https://libguides.turkuamk.fi/informationandresearchguides as applicable.

Teaching methods

Fully independent online course where assignments are done online based on study materials provided.

Exam schedules

No exam

International connections

Online learning, independent learning, information seeking skills, self-reflection on learning

Completion alternatives

No other ways to complete the course.

Student workload

- Information skills assignments based on study materials
- 27h of student's work

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Maximum number of points from all the assignments is 52 points. To pass the course you will need a minimum of 26 points.

Content scheduling

Info Skills Online Course is FOR TURKU UAS STAFF ONLY AS PART OF STAFF TRAINING, students cannot enroll. ENROLMENT THROUGH E-FORM AVAILABLE IN MESSI. For more information, contact Tanja Vienonen, tanja.vienonen@turkuamk.fi.

Information Skills Online Course consists of seven modules. Each of these modules include study materials and related assignments. Major part of the study materials are the library's Information and Research Guides: https://libguides.turkuamk.fi/informationandresearchguides.

After finishing the course you will know:
- The Turku UAS Library online services and electronic resources
- How to search for information systematically and efficiently by combining search words and phrases into search strings
- Reliable information sources based on research
- Identify reliable open access resources and know the basics of CC licensing
- How to use information ethically, know how to evaluate the infromation critically, and identify misleading information

Info Skills Online Course is a fully online course you can complete independently during 10.1. - 25.6.2024.

Enrolment is open 10.1. - 2.6.2024.

Further information

Itslearning e-platform

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments