89458 - Information Literacy in English - Rimini

Academic Year 2019/2020

  • Credits: 3
  • Language: English
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures

Learning outcomes

The course covers the main bibliographic research methods and tools and the recognition of several documentary sources. The module, developed in three steps, will focus on: 1. the main methods of querying information resources and retrieval of the documents needed to study and research through the most suitable tools; 2. the selection and synthesis of research results: the criteria for evaluating the most appropriate information based on the type of resource and research purpose; the organization of the retrieved data. 3. the proper citation methods from formal, ethical and legal point of view, thus avoiding unaware actions of plagiarism.

Course contents

The course covers the main bibliographic research methods and tools and the recognition of several documentary sources. The module, developed in three steps, will focus on:

  1. the main methods of querying information resources and retrieval of the documents needed to study and research through the most suitable tools;
  2. the selection and synthesis of research results: the criteria for evaluating the most appropriate information based on the type of resource and research purpose; the organization of the retrieved data.
  3. the proper citation methods from formal, ethical and legal point of view, thus avoiding unaware actions of plagiarism.

Teaching methods

Starting from a specific case (e.g.: retrieving the texts cited in a bibliography for an exam, or texts on a topic for a term paper, etc.) we go back to the possible solutions for setting the learning content, giving priority to an interactive and collaborative problem solving approach. We will proceed by drawing distinction between the research by document (e.g.: we start from a bibliography on a specific research topic) from the research by subject (e g: we arrive at the drafting of a bibliography on a specific research topic). We will use simulations and exercises to foster the active participation of students. The workshop is designed to allow students to gain experience, help them understand how information is organized and to increase their ability to recognize, analyze and evaluate sources.
The four lectures will be held on these dates: 12, 13, 19, 20 March 2020 from 10 am to 1 am, at the Blue Lab via Angherà 22, Rimini.

Assessment methods

At the end of the course students will be assigned a topic on which they will produce a brief bibliographic research describing it through a sort of logbook that will contribute to the learning assessment for suitability to be achieved, together with the minimum attendance required percentage (70% of the entire duration = 3 lessons out of 4). The planned tests on Moodle platform are self-assessed.

SDGs

Quality education Reduced inequalities Peace, justice and strong institutions

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.