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| DOCU0045-1 | Bibliography and library research methods
- part : Theory
- part : Practical work
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| Duration : | part : Theory : 4h Th
part : Practical work : 6h Th
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| Lecturer : | part : Theory : Luciano Curreri, Michel Delville, Sabine Hackbarth, Kris Steyaert, Kristine Vanden Berghe
part : Practical work : Sara Decoster
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| Coordinator : | Sara Decoster |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| This course is designed to help students perform bibliographical and documentary searches relevant to their chosen field of study. The course consists of a theoretical part (Part 1), which is dedicated to bibliographical research, and a practical part (Part 2), which focuses on documentary research.
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| In Part 1 of the course, students will learn the proper formatting of different kinds of bibliographical references. |
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| Part 2 of the course introduces students to information science as a gateway to subject-specific knowledge. Students will familiarize themselves with different kinds of research materials and sources, including library catalogues, discovery tools, bibliographies and databases. The basic principles of formulating and performing a search will be explained. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of the course, students will be able to draw up an accurate bibliography containing different types of documents and use the citation formats appropriate to their chosen languages. |
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| At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- use library sources independently
- understand the information space and the different types of sources available
- use different research tools such as catalogues, discovery tools, bibliographies, and databases
- formulate and perform a correct search
- assess search results and research strategies
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic computer literacy |
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| Basic computer literacy |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Library visit, lectures, analysis of different types of sources, class exercises, computer exercises, discussion.
Exercises are an integral part of the course and should be prepared in advance. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| There are two course hours for each language. Students are required to take two sets of two hours, one set for each language studied. |
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| Face-to-face
Some collective course sessions will be planned. For other sessions, students will be divided into smaller groups. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Compulsory reading:
- Lecture notes (which can also be downloaded on web-CT)
- Handouts (exercises)
Recommended reading
- During the course, the instructors will advise on additional secondary reading and resources.
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| Recommended reading:
During the course, the instructors will advise on additional secondary reading and resources. |
| | part : Practical work |
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| Compulsory reading:
- Lecture notes (which can also be downloaded on web-CT)
- Handouts (exercises)
Recommended reading
- During the course, the instructors will advise on additional secondary reading and resources.
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| There are a total of 20 possible points for the two parts. Each part is worth 50%.
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| Written paper on a topic related to the themes provided by the lecturers. |
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| Oral examination, with open book preparation time. A list of topics to be memorized will be supplied at the end of the term. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Course scheduling:
http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
A more detailed schedule worksheet will be supplied in class and will also be available through web-CT. |
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Contacts :
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| The instructors are available to answer questions during their office hours or by appointment.
Sara Decoster
E-mail Sara.Decoster@ulg.ac.be
+32 4 3665393 / +32 4 3665622
Office in the library (A2, 1st and 3rd floor) |
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| Items online : |
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| e-campus |
| Course documents |
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