Course Guide

run bureau strike School of cipher, leadive education and mathematical Science/USP depository program library Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment The University of the South pacific ii Produced by the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 2013 First produced June 2010 Revised July 2012 Production squad for semester 2, 2010 range writers Colin Ash Paula Jones Deepak Bhartu Dinesh Kumar Kaylash Chaudhary Rajneel Totaram Rinel Ram Ronal Singh S pay offen Singh Sunil Lal Viren Sharma Valentine Hazelman Instructional contriveer Cover design Marketing, Development and Communications Office carry revision team for Semester 1, 2011 Course writers Shirley Devi Ajeshni Jeet Gavin Khan Salsabil Nusair Sunaina Nair Saleshni Sharma Dennis Sen Krishneel Chaudhary Viren Sharma Shaveen Singh genteelness technologist Cover design Tevita Ului Jitoko Marketing, Development and Communications Office This satisfying has been prep bed by the University of the South Pacific for function by schoolchilds enrolled in the gradation for which it was gained. It may contain copyright material copied under the render of the Fiji Copyright Act 1999 or under license from rights holders or their agents.Copyright in material prepared by USP is owned by USP. This material fuckingnot be sold or copied for still distribution without the Universitys permission. Where provided in electronic change, it tail end only be printed by or for the wont of the student enrolled in the form of instruction of instruction. iii iv Conte nts utilize THIS COURSE GUIDE.. 1 PART A. What is this variety many another(prenominal)what? 5 What are my schooling outcomes? . 5 What is my take in schedule?. 5 What are my tuition resources? . 7 MOODLE . How do I study this course? . 9 How am I assessed in this course? 9 Rationale for judgment.. 9 sound judgment Plan . 10 How do I submit my appointees?. 10 Course valuation 12 PART B .. 13 takings 1 ICT Tools USP.. 15 way out 2 Basic Computing Skills 16 outlet 3 Hardware Fundamentals and calculator Procurement . 7 outlet 4 Simple Text-Based Reports .. 18 base 5 Fundamentals of randomness . 19 bailiwick 6 seem Strategies and Sourcing training Online 19 report 7 show Reports .. 21 Topic 8 The library meshsite and the library Catalogue 2 Topic 9 Searching Databases and Managing References .. 24 Topic 10 Evaluating Information 25 Topic 11 clear 2. 0 Tools for Educational and Social Purposes. 26 Topic 12 Analytical Reports .. 27 Topic 13 Social and Ethical Issues . 27 vi USING THIS COURSE GUIDE Welcome to UU100 Communications and Information Lit sequencecy Firstly, this course is an e nobbleing course which means that along with this Course Guide, you exit as well as use a association manipulatement system c every(prenominal)ed MOODLE which requires you to have devil to the reckoner and the Internet. This Course Guide is grantd into two (2) parts vocalism A tells you what the co urse is most and what you are expected to do to complete the course winnerfully. infract B tells you about your course essence, numbers and what activities you are expected to do end-to-end the FLEXI school. 1 2PART A 3 4 What is this course about? This course covers fundamental concepts of computers and their applications, including the use of software product for account book impact, spreadsheets, instaurations and graphics. It also addresses the broader imperative for you to pause the capacity to effectively locate access evaluate and use study in unlike formats. You testament develop the haveedness skills takeed for success in your studies and in roomrn movementplaces. This course forms the basis of an overall childbed to infuse computer and randomness literacy throughout the university curriculum.What are my accomplishment outcomes? Upon sure-fire completion of this course, you should be competent to 1. regain and use USPs ICT resources obtain equal to(p ) on-campus and off-campus. 2. see and use different features of a computer system. 3. practise shopworn applications for creating instruments, give birthations and spreadsheets. 4. Recognise the maneuver of tuition, that is, how it is produced, organised and disseminated. 5. Apply appropriate techniques in formulating effective reckon strategies to locate pertinent entropy resources. 6. sweep and utilise the Web, the USP depository library website, the USP subroutine library roll, and an online database subscribed by the USP depository library to locate applic fitted and scholarly study resources. 7. Use appropriate referencing software and tools. 8. Critically evaluate selective information resources and synthesize information in pedantic writings. 9. Use emerging web-based technologies for educational and br some otherly purposes. 10. Recognise the good, socio-economic and ethical issues regarding access to and use of information technology and information res ources. What is my study schedule?Below is a study schedule that includes opinion activities and an assessment plan. The course guides your learning through a series of needful live oning computer testing groundoratory activities each day ? ? ? Pre-lab activities to orientate you on the what and how of the weeks study A two moments lab seance to complete the lab exercises with a facilitator present or online function lab activities to discuss, review, demonstrate and instrument the lessons learnt. 5 Topics *Pre look laboratory action mechanism determine Course Guide (Part A and B) execute ePortfolio Profile 12 1 13 12 12 1 12 12 12 12 12 1 re reckon laboratory practise re count lab and Course Orientation 14 13 12 15 13 13 1 13 14 13 14 14 12 * daub rehunt laboratory military action Orientation and laboratory invention 1. ICT Tools USP treation assemblage Netiquette Online Quiz 1 2. 3. Basic Computing Skills Hardware Fundamentals & Computer Procurement Simple Te xt-based Reports Fundamentals of Information Search Strategies & Sourcing Information Online Presentation Reports The Library Website Searching Databases Effectively 4. 5. 6. Online Quiz 2 12 1 1 Online Quiz 3 1 Online Quiz 4 1 Online Quiz 5 Discussion Forum 7. 8. 9. 10. Evaluating Information 11. Web 2. Tools for Educational and Social Purposes 12. Analytical Reports 13. Social and Ethical Issues Assessment urinate assigning 1 Assignment 2 ePortfolio bodily process 1-6 Final ePortfolio launching receivable Date 7th April, 2013 19th May, 2013 TBA 9th June, 2013 6 What are my learning resources? ? ? Course Guide This booklet material that you are reading. MOODLE The website hosting all resources in electronic format. URL http//elearn. usp. ac. fj NB Moodle is an integral part of the course for all students. Participating in the Discussion Forum (a kind of chat-room) is useful and at times even fun.The site is the principal(prenominal) interface between you and your course coord inator/tutorswhen were not in class or tutorial, important information about class events and other relevant notices go outing be mooringed on the UU100 MOODLE site. Some features that you leave alone rule on your UU100 MOODLE site includes ? News and annunciation assembly The course coordinator or facilitator depart be apply this forum to communicate any important information in regards to UU100. Note This is a one way forum and you leave alone not be able to make postings on this or reply to the posts.Forums Block for each topic on Moodle leave behinding have a Forum parole unify for students to discuss their experiences and learning for the topic. No student is allowed to post answers for prelab, inlab or post lab activities (including quizzes). The forum discussion is only to encourage students to share their experience and experience in regards to UU100. Additional forum discussions willing be make gettable for grants and eportfolio as well. Course guide (this b ooklet) is purchasable online at the relevant link. You should consult this document for all questions relating to course structure.Assessment materials This link provides all you need to know about assessment in the course, including due dates, marking criteria and entry requirements. Assignment submission boxes All grants need to be submitted online through the relevant drop box. Hard copy of the assignments will not be legitimate/required. ? ? ? ? IMPORTANT Having problems with Moodle? Site not found? If you have any difficulties with accessing Moodle, telecommunicate telecommunicateprotected ac. fj or talk to your tutor. ? In addition to the Materials available via Moodle, online Library resources are available via the Library website http//www. sp. ac. fj/library/. You may also visit the Information Literacy Program link on the Library website. 7 MOODLE MOODLE is USPs learning management system and will be used to support learning in some of your courses. To access MOODL E, you need a computer affiliated to the Internet. MOODLE works best and is most compatible with Mozilla Firefox, thus students are recommended to use Mozilla Firefox to access Moodle if any issue is faced with any other browser. Moodle poop be accessed from any PC connected to LAN at USP or any PC elsewhere connected to Internet.To login, you will need a username and moot-and-take which necessary(prenominal) have been give to you by your local USP Campus or Centre. How to login to MOODLE Step 1 Accessing MOODLE ? ? ? Open your browser Recommended browser to access MOODLE is Mozilla Firefox. image the following URL at the address bar http//elearn. usp. ac. fj/ Press Enter. ? Alternatively, you can go to the USP website http//www. usp. ac. fj/ and use the alert Links drop down carte du jour on the left of the scallywag and select MOODLE. Step 2 Username and tidings ? ? ? ? You will come to a Login screen. graphic symbolsetters case your bookman ID number in the Username box. face your student email password in the Password box. Click on Login. (webmail) ********* Step 3 Accessing your course ? You should now see a nominate of your courses. Click the Course Code UU100 e. g. Lost or forgotten password? Please contact your USP ITS student supporterdesk. 8 How do I study this course? There are 13 by 2 hour assessed lab sessions during the semester. You are required to attend the practical session on a weekly basis. Some of these sessions (at least 6) will be delivered and assessed online.You should call in spending an additional 3 hours per week on the subject move in reading, reflection and re appear and undertaking assessment tasks and reporting on your learning progress. Attendance in tutorials is assessed (see assessment plan). For this reason class rolls will be taken in each lab session. teaching consists of a number of computer laboratory activities which allows you to demonstrate the level at which you learn and understand the essential knowledge for the course. The prescribed activities will be intentional to suit the needs of all first year students.How am I assessed in this course? Rationale for assessment Assessment tasks are designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate specific academic abilities as stated in the learning outcomes. The rationale for each piece of assessment is as follows ? ? ? ? Lab attendance and participation This assessment requires you to develop your skills on confused parts of the course content and to engage in practical activities. Quizzes This assessment component allows you to measure your learning on topics. Assignments These assessments develop your re chase, analytical and writing skills. Portfolio Report An ePortfolio can be seen as a guinea pig of learning record that provides actual evidence of achievement. Your own ePortfolio is used to course your learning journey and achievement of course outcomes. Assessment is based on learning-by-doing, and n ot on memorising course notes. To thrivingly complete this course you must achieve a satisfactory mark in each of the foursome assessment items and an overall mark of at least 50%. 9 Assessment Plan ** Participation requires attendance to a minimum of 10 assessed lab sessions and completion of all online activities.Six (6) of the practical sessions will be delivered and assessed online, so F2F attendance is not required for this.. How do I submit my assignments? genuine w or k versus plagiarism Always respect a copy of your written work A handy way to back-up is to email yourself at an alternative email account like Gmail, Yahoo or Hotmail. Course materials on MOODLE, lecture notes and course notes are not citable authorities so you are not allowed to cite them in your essay, footnotes, or bibliography. This requires you to be creative and original in your work, and not plagiarize. Be careful about how you cite online resources.Copying materials from other sources without prope r referencing and acknowledgement to the source is a estimable offence and will be dealt with severely. In the USP Calendar, the Plagiarism and Dishonest rehearse Regulations defines plagiarism as taking and victimization another persons thoughts, writings, inventions or other work as ones own. If the reviewer/tutor is satisfied that plagiarism has occurred then the students at fault will be subject to disciplinary action. See http//www. fste. usp. ac. fj/index. php? id=6868 10 If any service is required in understanding plagiarism, please speak to your tutor or lecturer. . Student Responsibilities you are expected to ? ? ? ? immortalise the materials provided Read the assigned work Carry out any rehunt required for any work and Attempt and submit the relevant pieces of assessments required. 2. Lab/classroom Rules To maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to optimal learning, please follow these dim-witted rules ? ? ? ? ? Arrive on time Turn off your mobile phone s (or keep them on silent mode) Do not do any other personal work, including visiting well-disposed networking sites such as Facebook Do not chat with your neighbors unnecessarily and Avoid any disruptive behavior.Submission of assignments, m a r king time and collection Assignments are to be hand in or posted electronically through MOODLE (see Submission of assignments online) on or onwards the due date. Under no circumstances must they be left in the office when no staff ingredient is present or handed in by someone else (unless authorized otherwise). Before submitting your assignment you should check that you have a copy and that you have complied with all instructions stipulation. It is the normal practice to attempt to mark course assessments within trey weeks after due date.If this is not possible, the class will be notified of the revised marking time line. All grades will be made available for students via Moodle Grade book. Remember on every assignment you should also include a cover sheet with your assignment which indicates your Name, Student ID No. , Assignment No. , Lecturer or Tutor, Lab Session, Due Day and Date. Submission of assignments online To submit assignments online, you should click on the relevant assignment drop box in the assessment section of the UU100 MOODLE site.At the bottom of the main assignment page you will see a Browse acquittance which will enable you to transfer your assignment from any storage media, select the file/assignment and click on Upload this file exit to upload your assignment. It is important that you are logged in to your own account before uploading the file as the uploaded file will be stored under the logged in account. Once you submit an assignment, you will be redirected to the main assignment page where you will be able to see the details of your submission.Note If you have submitted your assignment online and have not had any marks or feedback within three weeks of submission, please contact yo ur course coordinator or tutor. 11 Course rating Online surveys/ paygrades will be available in MOODLE for you to provide feedback for UU100. Your responses will pillow strictly confidential and will only be used to further enhance the course. 12 PART B 13 Orientation & Lab Introduction Introduction In this first session, students are introduced to all the different components of UU100. Students are informed about the aims, objectives and assessment requirements of the course.Furthermore, students are also introduced to some key ICT Tools that will be used by the students for the rest of their academic life at USP. schooling outcomes After the completion of this weeks topic, students should be able to? ? ? Learn the aims and objectives of UU100 Understand the assessment plan for UU100 familiarize themselves with the key ICT tools used at USP. Readings Students are to complete the following readings preceding to attending their respective lab session. Note that all readings are a vailable under the Orientation Tools link in Moodle. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?StudeNet SOLS Accessing personal share (Only for Laucala Campus Student) Google Apps Moodle Guide Assessment Breakdown NComputing Introduction to ePortfolio patch Lab ? Students are extremely recommended to participate in the MOODLE discussion forum titled Netiquette. 14 Topic 1 ICT Tools USP Introduction In this topic, you will familiarize yourself with a computer system, the Windows Operating System environment and other computer lab resources at USP. You will learn the basics of managing your course materials (files) victimization MOODLE how to transfer the files, upload assignments, join a group and participate in the discussion forum.MOODLE is the learning management system adopted by USP. You will be able to take a chance all the course related information about UU100 on Moodle. MOODLE stands for Modular Object Oriented Dynamic learn Environment. You will also learn how to bring forth a portfolio using MAHARA, an ePortfolio system. An eportfolio can be seen as a type of learning record that provides actual evidence of achievement. With your ePortfolio, you can capture and store evidence of your learning reflect on them give and receive feedback plan and set goals, collaborate with others and publish your information to a chosen group of audience.Finally, you will use TURNITIN to check your assignment content for any sign of plagiarism. erudition outcomes Upon prospering completion of this topic, you should be able to ? ? ? ? Familiarise yourself with the Windows environment and other computer lab resources. Get Started with MOODLE download and upload files, use groups and forums. pretend your own ePortfolio profile using MAHARA. agree your assignment for plagiarism using TURNITIN before submission Readings ? ? ePortfolio Guide Creating and think your Profile TURNITIN Student Guide. Activities and practical ? Pre-Lab operation 1.Access Mahara and update your profile informa tion. Lab Activity 1. Familiarise yourself with a computer system and the lab resources available in USPs computer lab. 2. Get Started with MOODLE download course materials, upload a sample assignment and participate in the discussion forums. 3. Create a View using Mahara. 4. Check your sample Assignment document for plagiarism using TURNITIN before submission. 5. Attempt Lab Activity questions. ? hazard Lab Activity 1. Students are highly recommended to participate in the MOODLE discussion forum titled Netiquette. ? 15 Topic 2 Basic Computing Skills IntroductionIn this topic, you will familiarise yourself with the different types of computer software available namely system software and application software. You will also learn to manage files using My Computer, pee, save and close files and folders and practice using file concretion utilities. Furthermore, you will also learn how to convert files to different formats and practice type using the keyboard. Learning outcomes U pon successful completion of this topic, you should be able to ? ? ? ? ? Learn about the different types of software. Type proficiently using the keyboard. Work with files and folders.Zip and unfasten files and folders using the WinRAR utility. Convert files to different file formats. Readings ? Read Topic 2 notes posted on Moodle. Activities and practical ? Pre-Lab Activity 1. You are required to research on the following topics before you attend this weeks lab session a. Operating Systems. b. Keyboards and Shortcut keys. c. Files and file types. d. Different File muscular contraction and conversion tools 2. Practice and improve your typing skills using the recommended Touch Type Tutoring program. ? Lab Activity 1. Learn about different types of software 2. Discuss FOSS 3. Working with Files and Folders. 4.Using WinZip to Compress/Decompress Files and Folders. 5. Converting files to different file formats. note Lab Activity 1. recap Quiz 1 ? 16 Topic 3 Hardware Fundamentals an d Computer Procurement Introduction In this topic, you will familiarise yourself with basic computer lab technology hardware, software and networks. As this course is based on information talk technology and information literacy, it is important that you acquire the necessary computer-related skills which are seen as essential tools for communication of information. At some point in time, you may consider investment funds in a computer system.There are many factors ranging from budget to exercise indices that you need to consider in buying a computer. This topic will also guide you in making an informed closing in this regard. Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this topic, you should be able to ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? take in the categories of computers. Describe and pick up the various components of a computer. Distinguish between system software and application software. Identify and procure a computer system which forgather the needs of the buyer Recognize and discuss the purpose of computer networks.Understand the client-server model. Access network resources. Work with web-based e-mail. Readings ? Read Topic 3 notes from Moodle. Activities and practical ? Pre-Lab Activity 1. Computer Specifications familiarising yourself with the components of a computer. 2. Watch the Video on sagaciousness the parts of a computer Lab Activity 1. Identify essential hardware component specifications. 2. Attempt the Case study about a students choice of a computer. Post Lab Activity 1. Complete ePortfolio Learning Objective 1. 2. Begin work on Assignment 1. ? ? 17 Topic 4 Simple Text-Based Reports IntroductionComputers can offer us valuable insights into our writing style simply because they can process school text quickly and thoroughly. This topic provides hands-on experience of basic word processing techniques and functions. It is designed for you to be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of word processing terminology and put functions and procedures u tilised in word processing. Presented in this topic are a few writing tools and techniques that will be of some help as you use them for your master key writing. Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this topic, you should be able to Use computers to create electronic documents. ? Change the look of a document using formatting. ? Use templates and styles for creating professional looking documents and reports. Readings ? ? ? ? Pre Lab Activity Notes Lab Activity Notes ePortfolio Guide-Creating Folder and Uploading Files PDF document ePortfolio Guide Journals Activities and practical ? Pre-Lab Activity 1. Create a Cover foliate and a Birthday card using MSWORD 2010 2. Lab Activity Notes. Lab Activity 1. Editing Documents. 2. Formatting Text, Paragraphs and Pages. 3. Adding tables and graphics to documents. 4.Spell Checking a Document. 5. Styles 6. Table of Contents. 7. Bibliography. Post Lab Activity 1. refreshen Quiz 2 2. Complete EPortfolio Learning Objective 2 ? ? 18 Topic 5 Fundamentals of Information Introduction We live in what is often called The Information Age an era which is marked by the increased production, transmission, consumption of and reliance on information. many a(prenominal) consider the new role of information to be changing our social and economic behavior as dramatically as did the Industrial revolution (Readiness for the Networked World A Guide for Developing Countries. Glossary of Terms http//cyber. law. harvard. edu/readinessguide/glossary. html). Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this topic, you should be able to ? ? ? ? Describe the roles of data, information, knowledge and experience in decision-making Describe the competencies of an information literate individual Describe the structure of information, that is, how it is produced, organised and disseminated Discuss legal, ethical and socio-economic issues surrounding information Readings ? Read Topic 5 notes Activities and practical ? Pre-Lab Activi ty 1.Identify and dissect information needed for decision making in given up scenarios. Lab Activity 1. Browse and identify features of selected web-based primary, secondary winding and tertiary sources of information. 2. Discuss the impact of technological advances on primary, secondary and tertiary sources of information. 3. Discuss the reasons and implications of digital divide and suggest recommendations to bridge the divide in Pacific Island countries. ? Post Lab Activity ? 1. Analyse scenarios of legal and illegal as well as ethical and unethical uses of information resources. 19Topic 6 Search Strategies and Searching Information Online Introduction The Internet has changed the way lot use computers and communicate information. In Part A of this topic, you will be introduced to various techniques for searching information. In Part B, you will use selected search engines, meta-search engines and subject directories to find web-based information to support your studies. Learn ing outcomes Upon successful completion of this topic, you should be able to 1. Construct effective search strategies using appropriate search terms and search techniques 2.Identify features of selected search engines, meta-search engines and subject directories 3. Use selected search engines, meta-search engines and subject directories to locate relevant and scholarly information resources. Readings ? Read Topic 6 notes Activities and practical ? Pre-Lab Activity 1. Quiz ? Lab Activity 1. Construct search strategies, on given topics, using appropriate search terms and search techniques. 2. Use Google Web advanced search mode and Google Scholar advanced search mode to conduct searches, on given topics, and fail the results retrieved.Use an academic subject directory to conduct searches, on given topics, and lose it the results retrieved. 3. ? Post Lab Activity 1. Use the basic and advanced search modes of a selected meta-search engine to conduct searches, on a given topic, and ana lyse the results retrieved. 20 Topic 7 Presentation Introduction In this topic you will learn how to make use of presentation software that will aid you in delivering effective, targeted, interesting and captivating presentations suitable to the target audience. Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this topic, you should be able to ? ? Identify different presentation tools. Use design templates. Create visually appealing presentations. Readings ? Topic 7 notes from MOODLE. Activities and practical ? ? Pre-Lab Activity 1. Create a PowerPoint presentation in a group using MS PowerPoint 2010. Lab Activity 1. Students to do a group presentation on slides created during Pre Lab. 2. Students will be introduced to Prezi a nictate based presentation software. ? Post Lab Activity 1. Students to upload a Prezi presentation onto ePortfolio as Post Lab activity for the week. 1 Topic 8 The Library Website and the Library Catalogue Introduction In Part A of this topic, you will explo re the range of useful information the USP Library website has to offer. The USP Library website is very often the most suitable way to find the information you need. It contains links to information and can direct you to the best sites, in particular relevant Pacific/Oceania sites. If you know your way around the Library website, you will find a treasure trove of information that will help you get ahead in your studies.In Part B of this topic, you will be introduced to the Library catalogue, which is the key to finding a huge range of information resources about subjects you will study at USP. Part B explores the various search modes of the library catalogue which you can use to search and find library resources efficiently. Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this topic, you should be able to 1. Navigate the main USP Library website as well as Emalus and Alafua Library websites and identify relevant links for undergraduate students 2.Construct search strategies and us e the Laucala Library catalogue as well as the regional libraries catalogue to search for library resources on given topics 3. Interpret citations and construct search strategies using the Laucala Library catalogue as well as the regional libraries catalogue to search for library resources for given citations. Readings ? Read Topic 8 notes Activities and practical ? Pre-Lab Activity 1. Navigate the main USP Laucala Library website as well as Alafua and Emalus Library websites and identify types of library services and resources available for undergraduate students. Lab Activity 1.For given topics and citations, construct search strategies and conduct searches using the following search modes and natural selections on the USP Library catalogue i. Quick Search using Keywords option ii. Title Search using Browse, Phrase, and Exact Match options iii. Advanced Search iv. Subject Search. 2. For given topics and citations, construct search strategies and conduct searches using Quick Searc h and Advanced Search modes on Alafua, Emalus and regional libraries catalogues. ? 22 ? Post Lab Activity 1. Use the advanced and subject search modes of the USP Library catalogue to conduct searches, on a given topic, and analyse the esults retrieved. 2. Review Quiz 3 23 Topic 9 Searching Databases and Managing References Introduction During your academic studies at The University of the South Pacific you will need to access and read many obliges. The USP Library offers a wide range of online databases and many of these provide entire articles, called fulltext articles. You can find a list of these databases sports stadium the USP Library homepage http//www. usp. ac. fj/library. Under the heading eResources select Databases. In Part A of this topic you will explore ProQuest databases to find fulltext articles.In Part B of this topic, you will learn how to create, save and organise your references using referencing software called EndNote. Learning outcomes Upon successful complet ion of this topic, you should be able to 1. 2. 3. 4. Access, navigate and identify features of ProQuest database Construct search strategies, search and retrieve articles using ProQuest Import references from online databases like ProQuest to EndNote Create and organise references and bibliographies using EndNote. Readings Read Topic 9 notes and PowerPoint tutorials. Activities and practical Pre-Lab Activity 1. memorial for EndNote account. 2. Create References manually using EndNote. ? Lab Activity Part A 1. For given topics and citations, construct search strategies and conduct searches using the following search modes on the ProQuest database i. basic search ii. advanced search iii. topic search iv. publications search. Part B 1. Create records in EndNote by manually entryway references and importing references from ProQuest database. 2. Organise references by creating groups and formatting in selected citation style. ? Post Lab Activity 1.Formulate a search strategy for a give n research topic, conduct the search on ProQuest, select and import records into EndNote and format into selected citation style. 24 Topic 10 Evaluating Information Introduction The note and relevance of the information you use in your tertiary studies is of the utmost importance. It is piano to find information on most topics but is it the best information? In this topic you will look at evaluating information in any format. In particular, you will learn how to apply the START paygrade criteria to critically evaluate the various types of information resources.Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this topic, you should be able to 1. Discuss the importance of evaluating information resources 2. Identify criteria used for the evaluation of sources of information 3. Apply evaluative criteria to a range of information resources. Readings ? Read Topic 10 notes. Activities and practical ? ? Pre-Lab Activity 1. Categorise Bad and unspoiled Information Lab Activities 1. Eval uate websites, on a given topic, using START evaluation criteria. 2. Evaluate journal articles, on a given topic, using START evaluation criteria. ? Post Lab Activity 1.Use Google Web advanced search mode to conduct search on a given topic, select and evaluate a website using START criteria. 2. Review Quiz 4 25 Topic 11 Web 2. 0 Tools for Educational and Social Purposes Introduction This topic looks at the ways people use the latest developments in online communication, to create communities and share information, often go up instantaneously. We encourage you to explore and find out more about this enkindle development that has revolutionised communications and how people relate to each other in the 21st century. Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this topic, you should be able to ?Identify and navigate various content collaboration, media sharing and social networking Web 2. 0 tools Discuss the advantages and limitations of the different types of Web 2. 0 tools Use s elected Web 2. 0 tools. ? ? Readings ? Read Topic 11 notes. Activities and practical ? Pre-Lab Activity 1. Browse and analyse blogs on a given topic. ? Lab Activity 1. Browse a Facebook account of an organization and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social networking tools. 2. Browse a selected Wikipedia article and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of content collaboration tools. 3. Browse the code of conduct of glistening and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of media sharing tools. ? Post Lab Activity 1. Use Google Docs to create and publish a document on a given topic. 26 Topic 12 Analytical Reports Introduction This topic will develop your skills at using Microsoft Excel. You will learn how to calculate using formulas and functions, create charts and Pivot Table, a data mining tool provided with Microsoft Excel. Learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this topic, you should be able to ? ? ? ? Work with formulas and functions in Microsoft Excel. Identify the appropriate type of chart for your report. Produce charts in Microsoft Excel. Use Pivot Tables to analyse and present data in Microsoft Excel. Readings ? Topic 12 notes from MOODLE. Activities and practical ? Pre-Lab Activity 1. Create a spreadsheet as given in the pre lab activity using Microsoft Excel 2010 and answer the questions that follow. Lab Activity 1. Create a map in Excel 2010. 2. Use formulas and functions to perform calculations 3. Add a PivotTable in Excel 2010. Post Lab Activity 1. Review Quiz 5 ? ? 27 Topic 13 Social and Ethical Issues