Study Guide

Objective

Information seeking 1
The student:
- is able to use SeAMK library and information services.
- is able to name information sources of nursing and health care.
- can identify different types of information.
- is able to analyze information need and to conceptualize search words.
- is able to use and read databases and references.
- is able to write information sources (text references and bibliography) and evaluate them according to SeAMK Instructions for Written Work.
- is able to follow new professional and research information of health care.
- knows the importance of information skills in studying and expert work.

Content

- Information, information sources, information seeking
- Library and information services
- Main databases and their use
- Information sources of health and social care
- Evaluation, use and application of information

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Course assignments (pass/failed) and the exam (1–5/failed) has been completed. The grade of the exam is no less than 3. The grade of the exam is determined on the grounds of the score of multiple-choice questions.