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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Gain a basic understanding of the history and concepts associated with information science and social media.
2. Summarize the main areas of study in information studies and social media.
3. Demonstrate how the techniques associated with information science can be applied in different areas of everyday life.
4. Critically analyse the role of social media in society.
5. Effectively construct a 5 paragraph persuasive essay.
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Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Specified Learning Activities | 50 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 48 |
Online Learning | 12 |
Total | 126 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Self-reflection for learning | Week 1 | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 6 |
Essay: Essay 2 | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 23 |
Continuous Assessment: Tutorial assignments | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 24 |
Essay: Essay 1 | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 13 |
Essay: Essay 3 | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 34 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Bi-weekly essays and tutorial worksheets receive individual feedback. Feedback to quiz is automated.