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Course
Pro-forma
University Course
Code
GXEX1401
Title
Information Skills Course
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
40 hours
Credit
1
Learning Outcomes
1.
State the various information and reference sources
2.
Identify information from various sources such as OPAC
(Online Public Access Catalogue), Online Databases and
Internet
3.
Prepare list of references based on the APA (American
Psychological Association) / Vancouver / CSLW (Citation Style
for Legal Works) citation style
Synopsis
This course focus on the use of basic references sources in print
and electronic format, effective information search strategy,
information evaluation and preparing reference list.
Assessment
50 % Continuous Assessments
50 % Final Examination
References
1.
Gash, S. (1998). Effective literature searching for studies.
Aldershot: Gowers.
2.
Gates. J. K. (1994). Guide to the use of libraries and
information sources (7th ed.).New York: McGraw Hills
3.
Irma Indayu Omar, & Yushiana Mansor. (2005). Panduan
mencari maklumat. Pahang: PTS Professional.
4.
E-Learning website (http://adec.um.edu.my/main)
Soft Skills
Life Long Learning and Information Management (LL1, LL2, LL3)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2, CT3)