Inquiry in Information Management
This new module challenged level one undergraduates, working in small groups, to choose a worthwhile research question and then undertake and report an original investigation on that topic. Understanding of the inquiry process was supported through workshops and online resources.
One element of the assessment was research posters, shared with members of the department in a research conference. Students participated in developing the assessment criteria for the posters and also contributed to the marking of work. Other assessment methods were group blogs and individual portfolios.
The module featured substantial input from leading practitioners in the field, who shared their experience of Information Management and commented on student project proposals.
Keywords:
Poster Presentations; Student Research; Blogging; Peer Assessment; Students Setting Assessment Criteria
Details:
Department: Information Studies
Project: INF106 Inquiry in Information Management
Dates: February 2007 - June 2007
Project Leaders:
Dr Andrew Cox
Internal extension: 26347
Phone number: +44 (0)114 222 6347
email : A.M.Cox@sheffield.ac.uk
Mr Peter Stordy
Internal extension: 22668
Phone number: +44 114 222 2668
email : Peter.Stordy@sheffield.ac.uk
Professor Phil Levy
Internal extension: 25271
Phone number: +44 114 222 5271
email : P.Levy@sheffield.ac.uk
Ms Sheila Webber
Internal extension: 22641
Phone number: +44 114 222 2641
email : S.Webber@sheffield.ac.uk
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