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Undergraduate Course: Legal Information Skills, introductory level (LAWS08113)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Law CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits0
Home subject areaLaw Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionTwo face to face training sessions delivered in computer labs by the liaison librarians and lasting 2.5 hours. The sessions will include presentations and hands on exercises, with takeaway self study materials to complement training.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information face to face sessions will be signed up for using the Law School tutorial sign-up system
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Year 1 - To provide the students with an introduction to basic research skills so that they understand and use the range of resources (general & subject specific) available through the library. This will enable them to:

? Develop an understanding of library resources printed and electronic (primary & secondary) and how they are organised and relate to law
? Develop the ability to construct basic search strategies and apply them to locate and access general and legal information and resources, both printed and electronic, using the library catalogue and other printed and electronic resources including the internet.
? Develop an understanding of basic search syntax (e.g. Boolean operators) and applying them during the search process
? Develop an understanding of the evaluation process including criteria to compare information from different sources.
? Develop the ability to use appropriate referencing systems for subject area and cite bibliographic references correctly. This will include an introduction bibliographic software such as Endnote and Reference
? Develop an understanding of legal and ethical issues relating to the use of information such as plagiarism and Copyright.
Assessment Information
Attendance at classes and completion of study material
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr P Du Plessis
Tel: (0131 6)50 9701
Email: P.Duplessis@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Heather Haig
Tel: (0131 6)50 2053
Email: Heather.Haig@ed.ac.uk
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