INFO390 Research Topics

Overview

An introduction to a number of cutting edge research topics and the concept, ideas and methodologies of research in Information Science.

This paper should be taken if you are interested in finding out more about cutting-edge topics in Information Science and/or if you are interested in learning more about research, perhaps with a view to continuing to undertake postgraduate study.

About this paper

Prerequisite

72 200-level INFO points (passed with an average grade of B+)

Schedule C

Arts and Music, Commerce, Science

Contact

grant.dick@otago.ac.nz

More information link

View more information on the Department of Information Science's website

Teaching staff

To be advised when paper is next offered.

Paper Structure

This paper consists of three (unequal) parts:

• Introduction to research (weeks 1-3)
• Five advanced topics in Information Science
• Research Project (weeks 20-26)

 

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

• Appreciate the applications and relevance of Information Science research and be able to discuss examples of research and its relevance
• Understand and be able to explain what research is and what forms of evidence are used to assess and guide research
• Be able to critique mass media coverage of scientific results
• Be able to comprehend and critique research papers
• Have an understanding of and be able to explain a range of advanced topics in Information Science
• Have a high-level understanding of the process of research and experience in carrying out parts of the process

Assessment details

Assessment:

• Class participation in the tutorials (15% total)
• Summaries (5 summaries, 5% each = 25%)
• Research project (30%)
• Exam (30%)

Timetable