Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to use the main searching tools and use them in different contexts. The student knows the main types of different information sources and memory organizations.

Content

The theoretical framework and foundations of information retrieval. The basic methods of web searching. The main types of information sources. Memory organizations (libraries, archives and museums) in society.

Teaching methods

Online course

Exam schedules

No exam

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Fair skills and knowledge of the theoretical foundations of information retrieval and use of different information retrieval systems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Good skills and knowledge of the theoretical foundations of information retrieval and use of different information retrieval systems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Excellent skills and knowledge of the theoretical foundations of information retrieval and use of different information retrieval systems.

Assessment methods and criteria

Points from excercises

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Incomplete answers. Not all tasks have been done.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Poor skills, but no big mistakes in the basics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Key things well held. Answers justified and key issues held.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The whole and the cause-and-effect relationships of the things are excellently held. Answers justified and analytical.

Qualifications

None