Argomenti dell'insegnamento
Information literacy, services of the university library, research tools, research theories, publication typologies, deep web, online resources, specialised databases, citation, reference manager, plagiarism check Description of teaching and learning methods: Lecture and practical exercises on the PC

Modalità di insegnamento
Description of teaching and learning methods: Lecture and practical exercises on the PC

Obiettivi formativi
The course offers theoretical basics and practical exercises on the following topics: - Trying out search strategies and research tools - Obtaining and evaluating information - using subject-specific databases - consider formal criteria of academic work (creating a bibliography, applying APA citation style). Expected learning outcomes and competences: Knowledge and understanding Students are familiar with the standards of information literacy (Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education). They recognise and formulate their own information needs and understand the connection between the quality of the search query and the quality of the search results. Applying knowledge and understanding Students use different search strategies and have the ability to find and obtain the required information using appropriate research tools in print or digital format. They handle information responsibly. Students know the difference between references and a bibliography and can apply the citation guidelines according to the APA citation style specified by the faculty. Students know how a reference management programme works and how to use it. Judgement Students can critically evaluate search results for relevance and reliability and recognise the scientific content of information. Communication Students can verbalise their own search behaviour in a reflective manner and justify the use of various tools and simple citation rules. Learning strategies The acquired knowledge is consolidated in targeted practical tasks and through independent practice.

Modalità d'esame
A written partial performance assessment during the laboratory and a research protocol of literature, which is prepared as part of the laboratory, and finally the oral examination. During the planned office hours, which are communicated at the beginning of the laboratory, feedback is offered on the specified performance assessment and the research protocol of literature.

Criteri di valutazione
The evaluation of the results refers to the stringency of the answers in the tests and the degree to which the criteria of the research tasks are fulfilled.