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Integrating research skills in module design and assessment: information literacy and academic aspirationalism amongst MSc students
Bernard CorfeAcademic Unit of Surgical Oncology
Vicky GrantUniversity Library
University of SheffieldLearning and Teaching Conference January 2012
Challenges
• Outmoded assessment
• Collusion issues
• Little engagement with primary literature
• Il skills outside curriculum
Approach
• Tailored titles
• Embed IL sessions
• Assessment in format of manuscript
• Narrative of IL strategy in report
Approach (2)
• Coordinators
• Academic/Library joint venture
• Design assessment and set goals
• Technical skills
• Supervisor role
Outcome
• 100% pass rate
• Students publishing
• Motivated
• Beneficial for supervisors
publications and reduced workload (no resubmissions)
• Upskilled ready for final thesis
Images used with permission and/or using the Creative Commons License
• Slide 2: http://www.sconul.ac.uk/groups/information_literacy/sp/model.html
• Slide 4: http://www.flickr.com/photos/caseycanada/2826236485/
• Slide 6: University of Sheffield Asset Bank
• Slide 7: http://www.flickr.com/photos/torisan3500/2162034275/
• Slides 12 &13: http://www.flickr.com/photos/doviende/16654283/