Scientific Information Retrieval (2024/1) (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- define information need
- identify different information sources
- design an effective information search, find search terms and combine them into meaningful search profile
- carry out more systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline
- evaluate search results critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.

Execution methods

Online course, also the possibility to participate in contact teaching (3 h).

Accomplishment methods

Assignments in Moodle, a passed final exercise.

Content

Use of several international scientific databases, finding search terms, how to design a search, systematic information searches for research purposes within their own discipline, use of reference management system for example Refworks or Mendeley.

Teaching methods

This is a web-based course but there is one workshop, if you want to attend to it. It is not mandatory. More information in the Moodle.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Pass: Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify.

Qualifications

The course is most useful when starting the Master’s Thesis.