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Information Literacy Tutorial
Information Literacy Tutorial
Welcome to the Information Literacy tutorial. There are seven modules to help you develop your knowledge and skill in working with information sources. The tutorial does not have to be completed in one sitting.
Begin with Module 1 and read each module in order. Before beginning a module, read its learning objectives first. Each module has an interactive quizz to test your understanding
Tutorial Contents
Module 1 - Orientation to UWC Library
Module 2 - Getting started on your assignment
Module 3 - Unpacking a reading list and finding the material
Module 4 - Searching a database
Module 5 - Evaluating sources of information
Module 6 - Working with published information and getting ready to write
Module 7 - Plagiarism, citing sources and bibliography, fair use
Need to find information? UWC Library Links
Need to find information? UWC Library Links
ACCESS TO LIBRARY BOOKS: To check what books we have in your library.
ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC RESOURCES: Electronic resources are also accessible on the link: http://lib.uwc.ac.za/index.php/a-za-database.html
ACCESS TO RESEARCH PRODUCED BY UNIVERSITY STAFF
ACCESS TO PERIODICALS: Periodicals list the library managed to retain after journal cancellation exercise in 2014.
ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY COMPLETED MASTERS AND DOCTORAL THESIS AND DISSERTATIONS
Library services
Library services
Introduction to the library - This video shows the library in “normal times” and illustrates the spaces and services available to students when they can come to campus
Online library service - This video highlights the library’s online services during COVID and how to access them
Student guide to Library website - The video navigates the sections of the website most valued by students
Interactive Tutorial on uKwazi - 4 short units demonstrate and provide guided practice on using uKwazi, the Library discovery platform for locating study materials
Contact: library@uwc.ac.za
How to prevent plagiarism
How to prevent plagiarism
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is a common problem, primarily among students. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines plagiarism as follows:
Definition
“To steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own: to use (another’s production) without crediting the source”
The two highlighted snippets require further explanation:
Many people think plagiarism is stealing someone else’s words, but it also means stealing someone else’s ideas. In other words, even if you paraphrase a text, the idea still needs to be cited.
The phrase “without crediting the source” means that it’s okay to use the words and ideas of others, but you have to cite the source to avoid committing plagiarism.
Tutorial Contents
Module 1 - Orientation to UWC Library
Module 2 - Getting started on your assignment
Module 3 - Unpacking a reading list and finding the material
Module 4 - Searching a database
Module 5 - Evaluating sources of information
Module 6 - Working with published information and getting ready to write
Module 7 - Plagiarism, citing sources and bibliography, fair use
Subject guides
https://lib.uwc.ac.za/index.php/students/subject-guides/
Referencing
1. https://lib.uwc.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/index.html
How to take better notes using online tools
How to take better notes using online tools
The Outline Method - use Google Docs
The Cornell Method - use Google Sheets
The Mind Map - use Concept Map
Flow notes - pen and paper or try using Concept Map
Writing on slides - Print out the slides. The "3 Slides" layout for handouts includes lines for taking notes. If you don't have a printer you can convert documents to pdf and make notes on there using this tool.
Lessons is a tool that allows lecturers to organise learning resources, activities, and media on a single page which you are able to view and engage with. As a student you will be able to view.
This eTool allows you to view the structured learning resources (files and folders) such as powerpoint lecture presentations, videos, course outlines, spreadsheets, audio recordings. This can be downloaded and saved to your electronic device for review. View screencasts demonstrating how to access, view and download Course Resources on our CIECT YouTube Channel:
Video editing is the process of enhancing raw video footage. Basic techniques applied to video include: Effects, Transitions, Titles and Background music. Video clips created and edited within software are saved in snippets (collected data and findings)
Concept maps are tools for organizing and representing knowledge. They include concepts, usually enclosed in circles or boxes of some type, and relationships between concepts or propositions, indicated by a connecting line between two concepts. Words on these lines can be used to specify the nature of the relationships between different concepts.
Podcasts are sound clips that are recorded, edited and saved as audio files and made available online
Download course content via iKamva mobile application to your device (mobile phone, tablet).
Download content from any geographical setting (where Internet connectivity is available).
As a student you will see the Announcement messages displayed in the course. This can also be viewed via your student email. View screencasts demonstrating how to view Announcements on our CIECT YouTube Channel.
Gmail or Google mail is a free web-based email client launched by Google which integrates into various cloud based online tools. Logging into your Gmail account automatically gives you access to Google’s cloud computing services.
In order to access your email (in this case Gmail address), make use of the following access details:
Example:
§ Username: student number @myuwc.ac.za (4112117@myuwc.ac.za)
§ Password (see use of exclamation as part of your ID/Passport number):
o !StID number (national students) OR
o !St passport number (International students)
Username: 4112117@myuwc.ac.za
Password: !St0201010062087
NB: Contact the ICS Department if your password is not valid - servicedesk@uwc.ac.za
NB: Contact ICS Servicedesk for passwords in relation to Gmail & iKamva (technical network details provided to all students) - servicedesk@uwc.ac.za
Student Guide - Meetings Tool _BigBlueButton_ _1_.pdfiKamva Meeting Tool (BigBlueButton)
iKamva Meeting Tool (BigBlueButton)
Use the following resource to help you use the BBB for virtual lectures on iKamva.
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ZAMBIA MTN, Airtel
UGANDA MTN, Airtel
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OFFLINE MESSAGES messages saved when your phone is off
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