MY592
Workshop in Information Literacy: finding, managing and organising published research and data
This information is for the 2018/19 session.
Teacher responsible
Miss Maria Bell R102
Maria Bell (Course Convenor), Academic Support Librarian; Dr Jane Secker, Copyright and Digital Literacy Advisor, Centre for Learning Technology; Clive Wilson, Academic Support Librarian.
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MPhil/PhD in Economic Geography, MPhil/PhD in Environmental Economics, MPhil/PhD in Environmental Policy and Development, MPhil/PhD in Human Geography and Urban Studies and MPhil/PhD in Regional and Urban Planning Studies. This course is available on the MPhil/PhD in Cities Programme, MPhil/PhD in International Relations, MPhil/PhD in Sociology and MRes/PhD in Finance. This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.
First and second year research students. This course is available as an outside option where regulations permit.
Course content
MY592 is a six week programme of 2 hour workshops which aims to develop
students' research skills and introduce the essential sources and tools when
undertaking research, and the skills required to use them. It is run by the
Library and Centre for Learning Technology and is ideal for research students
undertaking an extensive literature search and review.
Students receive detailed advice on the most appropriate Library resources for
their research topics. Materials, online activities and assessment will be
available in Moodle to support the teaching.
Teaching
24 hours of seminars in the MT. 24 hours of seminars in the LT.
Six two hour classes will be held weekly, and students are expected to attend all sessions in order to develop their information literacy skills. MY592 will run in both the Michaelmas and Lent terms and in the Summer term subject to demand. Dates and times will be advertised at the start of each term. Note that not all sessions will last for 2 hours but this will allow for individual contact time at the end of classes with class tutors.
If you only wish to attend an individual workshop, consult the Training classes offered by the Library and the Centre for Learning Technology on the LSE Training and Development System.
Places on the entire programme can be booked using the LSE Training and Development System.
Assessment
This course is non-examinable.
Key facts
Department: Methodology
Total students 2017/18: 7
Average class size 2017/18: Unavailable
Value: Non-credit bearing
