Module Title:I.T. and Research Skills 1
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Delivery of the module will revolve around practical work that the student will save and submit at the end of the module. Classes will be used to prepare the student for laboratory sessions. Laboratory exercises should reinforce the learning from classes and show alternative applications of the tools to expand the scenarios in which they may be used. All theory will be supported using examples and practical exercises. Tutorials and labs will operate on a ‘learning by doing’ ethos and an open ‘design studio’ type of learning environment will be encouraged. Day trips to institutions for research, and information, or symposia, to reinforce the application of the information will be integral to the learning.
Module Aim: The aims of this module are to: • To give key skills to students in the areas of information technology; • To enable students to produce effective documentation and productivity tools both in their course and in the workplace; • To introduce the student to the area of professional academic research methods; • To allow students learn the basic concepts of word processing and presentation tool file creation along with file/data management and internet skills. • To encourage the student to present and share this information within the academic environment.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Apply best practices in file management when creating and storing digital files;
LO2 Produce effective documentation using a word processor in a timely manner;
LO3 Demonstrate the ability to retrieve information from the World Wide Web;
LO4 Create a formatted multi-sheet spreadsheet using formulas that can be sorted and filtered;
LO5 Create charts from spreadsheet data;
LO6 Use a presentation authoring tool to create a customised presentation with multimedia elements.
LO7 Demonstrate an ability to gather information, process and edit it and present it to a group.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
File Management
• Introduction to data storage • File types and file extensions • Folders and subfolders • moving/copying/renaming/deleting files • Searching local resources
Word Processing
• Introduction to word processing • Formatting text/paragraphs/documents • Language Tools • Text media reuse (clipboard) • Lists / Tables • Graphics • Working with long documents
Internet
• Introduction to the internet and the World Wide Web (WWW) • Use of an Internet Browser • Internet Tools • Email
Research Methods
• Introduction to library system(s) • Appropriate sources of information • Analysing the information • Referencing the information and plagiarism • Introduction to applying the research to your document / project • Introduction to other relevant sources of information
Presentation tools
• Introduction to presentation tools • Formatting options • Customised presentations • Animation
Presentation skills
• Presenting to the class group and invited critics • Presentation composition and aesthetics
Problem solving
• Applied exercises in problem solving and lateral thinking
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Labwork: Students are also required to submit projects consisting of labs completed throughout the year in each of the tools used (word processing/spreadsheets/presentation tool) to form part of their continuous assessment and learning processes. 1,2,3,4,5,6 40.00 n/a
Project Sample Project 1: Prepare a file storage, and sharing, methodology statement for presentation to the class and for self- assessment at the end of the module. 1 5.00 n/a
Project Sample Project 2: Research project, internet based, collated and submitted on Microsoft Word. Main objectives: to apply research and presentation skills learned in class. 2,3,7 20.00 n/a
Project Sample Project 3: Research and prepare a specific topic, agreed with class tutor, for presentation to the class group as a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation. 1,2,3,7 25.00 n/a
Project Sample project 4: Present a role play / problem solving exercise (based on the syllabus) as a group to the class – suggested group size 3 to 4 students. 2,4,5,6 10.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 2.00
Practicals Every Week 1.00
Total Hours 3.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HWCHS_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture & Heritage Studies 1 Mandatory