Recomendados
Mais conteúdo relacionado
Semelhante a CST2320 Nov 2019
Semelhante a CST2320 Nov 2019 (20)
Mais de EISLibrarian
Mais de EISLibrarian (20)
Último
Último (20)
CST2320 Nov 2019
- 1. Getting curious: Finding information for your projects https://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/library CST2320 Nov 2019
- 2. In this workshop we will look at.. •Being curious •Keywords •Search tips •Resources •Evaluating
- 3. Marking Criteria Abstract 5 Introduction 10 Review of literature 50 Conclusion 15 References 10 Presentation 10
- 6. USA OR America (broaden search) comput* (broaden search e.g. Computer, computers, computerisation, computation) “project management” (phrase search) +Ideo or “IDEO” (exact match) Define: “data mining” (definition) Jaguar -Cat (exclude words) Related: http://www.bcs.org/ (find similar sites) “online banking” site: computer (find a subject in specific types of sites) cybercrime site: ac (find a subject within academic websites) Smarter searching Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_miley/2614472057/ http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/SearchTips
- 22. More to life than Google • Explore the resource you have been given • Prepare a short demonstration • Include: • What is it? • Useful/interesting features • Limitations • How you could use this resource in your studies
- 23. Find out more MyUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > MySubject Library Guides > Computing, Maths and Engineering http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Resources
- 26. Evaluating information Currency • How old • Last updated • What Authority • Author • Qualifications • Verifiable
- 28. https://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/linkedinlearning LinkedIn Learning myUniHub > MyStudy > MyLibrary > Databases > L
- 29. Need further help? Your Librarian is: Vanessa Hill v.hill@mdx.ac.uk http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/computing/Help
Notas do Editor
- Welcome Intros Lots of group work etc CST2320: Project planning and research for information systems professionals.
- Why you should be curious about your subject are eg. Students who use a wider range of quality resources in their work get higher marks Thinking about the words you need to use in order to find the information you want Search tips to help you search the internet better Resources available to you from the library and open access. Evaluating for quality and relevance
- Students are currently working on their literature review for coursework 2, which is due in on Fri 10th Jan 2020. 4000-5000 words. Coursework 2 is a review of existing published research in the subject area of the student’s chosen topic as proposed in Coursework 1. The literature review should critically evaluate and synthesise a range of authoritative information sources in the student’s chosen topic area. Harvard referencing. They need to use a range of information sources and authoritative references must be reviewed and critically evaluated. A minimum of 30 separate references should be evaluated and listed, at least one third of which should be books and one third academic journal articles. Discuss how using library resources can enhance project mark: Abstract [5 marks] Is the abstract an appropriate length: i.e. approx’ 1/3 to ½ of a page? Does the abstract summarise the review’s main findings and conclusions? Does the abstract avoid the use of quotes or lengthy definitions of concepts? Introduction [10 marks] Is the introduction an appropriate length: i.e. approx’ 1-1.5 pages? Does the introduction state the research question(s), rationale, aims and objectives? Are the aims and objectives clear, coherent and distinct from one another? Literature Review [50 marks] Does the literature review “review” the work of key authors in the topic area? Using library resources will ensure that they find the key authors. Is the review organised logically into appropriate sections? Does it survey the main issues, questions and debates in the topic area? Again the main issues, questions, debates etc around a topic can be discovered using library resources. Is the review based on authoritative literature in the topic area? Using library resources will ensure that the are finding information with authority. Is the review written in the student’s own words? Our academic writing colleagues can help you use the literature you find and avoid plagiarism by quoting, paraphrasing, citing and referencing correctly. Conclusion [15 marks] Is the conclusion an appropriate length, i.e 1-2 pages? Does the conclusion discuss the implications of the literature review for the research project? Does it discuss which approaches were most significant to the topic? Does it include a critical reflection on what has been learned? References [10 marks] Is there a sufficient quantity and range of references [including 1/3 books, 1/3 academic journal articles]? Again stress importance of using library resources. Are the references authoritative? We pay lots of money subscribing to good quality academic resources for you to use in your work. Is there sufficient in-text referencing? Evidence of research. Are any quotes used appropriately and cited correctly? We can advise you on how to cite and reference correctly. Has the Harvard system of referencing been used? The library can help you with this. Are all information sources in the body of the review included in the list of references? Presentation [10 marks] Does the written English make sense? Get help from our academic writing colleagues with this. Paula should be doing a workshop for this module in week 10. Is the literature review free of grammatical and spelling errors? Does the literature review avoid the use of personal opinions and generalisations unsupported by evidence? Does the text include page numbers, and numbered sections? Is there a cover page, and table of contents (automatically generated)?
- Your finished piece of work is just the tip of the iceberg. Below it is should be loads of research ie. looking at theory and facts, being inspired, getting ideas, stimulating your imagination etc. Research at Uni of Huddersfield shows that students who use library resources get better degrees. We’re going to start off with an exercise to get you thinking about keywords.
- We’re going to start off with an exercise to get you thinking about keywords. Hand out worksheets to small groups: What is it? Words you can use to describe it....think big, detail etc Start to research the image/topic on the Internet: List 3 interesting/surprising facts about the image/topic Describe how you found these facts Feedback after. As we’re going to use Google, ask how students streamline their search. Show next slide after discussion.
- Discuss the ways that you can control your search (can be used on all sorts of databases including the Internet).
- LinkedIn Learning IEEE Xplore BSOL Cite them right Library Search LibGuide Ted Talks Google Scholar When IEEE demonstrated, ensure that students are aware of other journal databases such as ACM and C omp Source and how to access them using drop-down menu on database page.
- More information about the range of resources available on the Library Subject Guide.
- With reference to information. What do these words mean? Answers next slide.
- Currency How old: How old is the information? Does it need to be up-to-date? Last updated: When was the information last updated? What: Do you know what was updated. Think Wikipedia. There is often an explanation of what has been updated in new edition of a book. Authority Author: Do you know who the author is? Qualifications: What is the author’s knowledge base? Verifiable: Can the information be supported? Another witness or further info from a different source. Is there any peer review?
- Divide class into groups. Hand out pack of cards. Students have two headings ‘Authority’ and ‘Currency’ (black cards). Plus a double set of information sources. They should put the cards in order of which offer the most currency and authority. Discuss.
- More help available at the link.