IFN001:AIRS (online mode) is a faciliated online course run over twelve weeks.
Eligibility
- academic, research and professional staff
- rural, remote and off shore Higher Degree Research students
Technical requirements
Access to a PC with Internet connectivity, visual software (including Macromedia Flash or similar), and audio and streaming capacity.
Scheduling and duration
Each course runs for twelve (12) weeks, from start date to completion date. As the online mode allows for self-directed learning, students can choose when to undertake their learning within this timeframe (in accordance with prescribed assessment milestones and requirements). The number of hours taken to complete the course is at the discretion of the student. Between 30 and 40 hours is advised. Courses are scheduled throughout the year.
Registration
Register for one whole course as defined by the start and end dates. You will receive email confirmation of your registration in the course. See scheduled courses and register
PhD and other higher degree research students wanting course credit for completing IFN001 : AIRS, must enrol in the unit via QUT Virtual. More information.
Unit outline
| Course content | Course outcomes |
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Literature review Library services and information resources |
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| Bibliographic databases |
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| Advanced internet searching & management techniques and tools |
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Current awareness strategies EndNote |
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Assessment
Formal assessment includes preparation of an Information Resource Log, completion of a Reflective Journal and participation in chat sessions and discussion forums.
Assessment and participation milestones:
| Weeks 2, 3, 5, 6 |
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| Week 8 |
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| Week 10 |
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| Week 12 |
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Built Environment & Engineering students, please note, that the Faculty requires that the mark given by Supervisors for literature reviews be taken into account in the AIRS assessment. In order to avoid unnecessary delay in the reporting of your marks, it is important that you register for, and complete, IFN001 as soon as possible.