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Information Literacy in Law
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:29:42
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | JF_410 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Law | Target Audience: | Juridical Science | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Daiga Spila | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Faculty of Social Sciences | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf rsu[pnkts]lv | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 12 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 24 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 32 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 2 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 3 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 6 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 10 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Basic computer skills, knowledge of the official language and English. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To improve the quality of the study process, deepening knowledge of the diversity of information in the field of law, and to improve skills in searching, retrieving and processing information in law. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | The concept of information literacy. Information search techniques, development of a search strategy, information retention, setting up a newsletter, individual registration on electronic resources. | Lectures | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| 2 | Electronic catalogues of libraries. Search of books, RSU academic staff and final theses in the electronic catalogue. | Classes | 2.00 | computer room | |||||
| 3 | Search of publications in electronic catalogues. Connection of electronic catalogues with other resources, opportunity to read “Jurista vārds”. | Classes | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| 4 | E-book databases: EBSCO, EbookCentral (also info on AccessMedicine, ClinicalKey). Searching, assessing and storing information in e-book databases. | Classes | 2.00 | computer room | |||||
| 5 | Citation databases: Scopus, Web of Science. Journal Impact Factor. Citation, types of references. | Lectures | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| 6 | Finding the industry’s most cited journals. Clarification of author citation information. Reference management tool: EndNote. | Classes | 2.00 | computer room | |||||
| 7 | E-journals. Full text journal databases. Single information search engine primo. Interlibrary loan. Searching, assessing and storing information in e-journal databases. Obtaining full texts of publications. | Lectures | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | computer room | |||||||
| 8 | Single information search engine primo: searching for sources and finding out if they are available in the databases subscribed by RSU; whether there is an embargo period; finding out one’s own personal information on issued books, reservations, debts. | Classes | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| 9 | Other resources: reference, encyclopaedia, news databases: Letonika, Britanica, Leta, Nozare, News.lv | Lectures | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | computer room | |||||||
| 10 | Open access scientific, research and industry resources. Quality assessment of open access resources. | Classes | 2.00 | computer room | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | The concept of information literacy. Information search techniques, development of a search strategy, information retention, setting up a newsletter, individual registration on electronic resources. | Lectures | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| 4 | E-book databases: EBSCO, EbookCentral (also info on AccessMedicine, ClinicalKey). Searching, assessing and storing information in e-book databases. | Classes | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| 5 | Citation databases: Scopus, Web of Science. Journal Impact Factor. Citation, types of references. | Lectures | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| 7 | E-journals. Full text journal databases. Single information search engine primo. Interlibrary loan. Searching, assessing and storing information in e-journal databases. Obtaining full texts of publications. | Classes | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| 9 | Other resources: reference, encyclopaedia, news databases: Letonika, Britanica, Leta, Nozare, News.lv | Classes | 1.00 | computer room | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | During the classes, students carry out independent work in which: 1) they identify keywords according to their individual topic and formulate the exact expression of their search strategy; 2) they search for information in library resources; 3) they find the most cited journals in their industry; 4) they search for information in the databases subscribed by RSU and open access resources; 5) they use single search engine PRIMO; 6) they evaluate the search results and sources of information found; and 7) create a list of referenced sources. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | The assessment of the course is constituted by: final examination: 70% and independent work: 30%. Participation in lectures and practical classes is compulsory. Practical classes missed must be compensated, submitting all (7) practical works. During the classes, tests of theoretical and practical knowledge are organised. At the end of the course – a written exam. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Upon successful completion of the study course requirements, students will have acquired knowledge that will allow them to recognize and evaluate high-quality, reliable, validated, and scientific information resources in the field of law. Students will demonstrate information search tools and methods, develop an appropriate strategy for searching information, and apply critical evaluation to the information found. The knowledge gained will allow applying online tools and capabilities to receive and organise up-to-date information in the field of law. | ||||||||
| Skills: | After completing the study course, students will be able to work independently with electronic resources in the field of law and apply advanced search skills in searching electronic information. Students will conduct in-depth search for information in online e-book, full-text journal databases, citation information databases, formulate accurate search strategies, and retain results. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Students will be able to carry out high-quality, assessed information search using the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge. They will independently analyse information search opportunities and situations, and develop appropriate search strategy. They will critically analyse the reliability and usefulness of the information found, its relevance to the topic and the specific situation. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Mārtinsone, K., A. Pipere, U. Berķis, M. Dambrova, et al. Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana. Rīga : Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2018. | ||||||||
| 2 | Spila, D., Znotiņa I. Medicīnas informācijas meklēšanas pamatu apgūšana elektroniskajos resursos : mācību materiāls informācijpratībā. Rīga : Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2014. | ||||||||
| 3 | Bradley, P. Expert Internet searching. London: Facet Publishing, 2012. | ||||||||
| 4 | Burkhardt, J. M. Teaching Information Literacy. Chicago: Chicago ALA Editions, 2003 | ||||||||
| 5 | Burkhardt, M. Teaching Information Literacy Reframed : 50+ Framework-Based Exercises for Creating Information-Literate Learners. ALA Neal-Schuman, 2016. | ||||||||
| 6 | Chen, I., Terry T. K. Wired for Learning : An Educator’s Guide to Web 2.0. Information Age Publishing, 2009. | ||||||||
| 7 | Hana, S., Noor, A., Hendricks, J. A. Social Media : Usage and Impact. Lexington Books, 2011. | ||||||||
| 8 | Heine, C. Teaching Information Fluency. Lanham: Lanham Scarecrow Press, 2013. | ||||||||
| 9 | Safko, L. The social media bible : tactics, tools & strategies for business success. Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, 2012. | ||||||||
| 10 | Sherman, C., Price, G. The invisible web : uncovering information sources search engines can't see. Medford, New Jersey : Cyberage books, 2005. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Ally, M. M-Libraries 4 : From margin to mainstream - mobile technologies transforming lives and libraries. Facet Publishing, 2014. | ||||||||
| 2 | Blanchett, H., J. Webb, Powis, C. A Guide to Teaching Information Literacy : 101 Tips. Edtion ed. London: Facet Publishing, 2012. | ||||||||
| 3 | Harris, F. J. I Found It on the Internet : Coming of Age Online. Chicago: ALA Editions, 2011. | ||||||||
| 4 | Krieviņš, V. Informācijas meklēšanas stratēģijas internetā un meklētāja Google efektīvs lietojums : rokasgrāmata - mācību līdzeklis skolām, pašizglītībai, profesionālajai un pieaugušo izglītībai. Rīga: Rīga : Multineo, 2008. | ||||||||
| 5 | Kutais, B. G. Internet Policies and Issues. Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2011. | ||||||||
| 6 | Mūze, B. Bibliogrāfiskās norādes un atsauces : metodiskais līdzeklis / Baiba Mūze, Daina Pakalna, Iveta Kalniņa. Rīga : LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2005 | ||||||||
| 7 | Notess, G. R. Teaching Web Search Skills : Techniques and Strategies of Top Trainers. Medford, N.J.: Information Today, Inc, 2006. | ||||||||
| 8 | Ragains, P. Information Literacy Instruction That Works. ALA Neal-Schuman, 2014. | ||||||||
| 9 | Tensen, B. L., Hampson, K. Mastering digital research : a guide for students,. Toronto : Nelson Education, 2010. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Informācijpratība sociālajās zinātnēs | ||||||||
