Information Studies: Inquiry in Information Management

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This new module challenged level one undergraduates, working in small groups, to choose a worthwhile research question and then undertake and report an original investigation on that topic. Understanding of the inquiry process was supported through workshops and online resources.

One element of the assessment was research posters, shared with members of the department in a research conference. Students participated in developing the assessment criteria for the posters and also contributed to the marking of work. Other assessment methods were group blogs and individual portfolios.

The module featured substantial input from leading practitioners in the field, who shared their experience of Information Management and commented on student project proposals.