Information Literacy (B_025)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to improve the quality of the study process in the search, retrieval and evaluation of information, providing a general picture of the possibilities for searching for medical information, deepening skills in searching for medical and dental information in online databases and the global database of quoted journals, PubMed, and providing a basis for preparing research papers and qualification papers.
Prerequisites
Basic skills in work with computers, state language and English language proficiency.
Learning outcomes
1.After successful fulfilment of the requirements of the study course, students will have acquired knowledge that will allow recognition and evaluation of qualitative, reliable, evaluated and scientific resources of medical and dental information necessary for the preparation of the qualification paper. Students will demonstrate information search tools and features, establish an appropriate information search strategy, and apply critical evaluation to the information found. The acquired knowledge will allow the second web tools and opportunities to receive and organise the latest dental information to be applied.
1.As a result of learning the study course, students will be able to work independently with electronic resources in the medical and dental sector, apply extended search skills in the search for electronic information. Carry out an in-depth search of information in e-books, online databases, the world’s PubMed database of quoted journals, will build accurate search strategies to be used in research and qualification paper development and retain results.
Students will develop their digital skills related to data, information and digital content management. Students will be able to apply digital technologies, create a personal profile in information resources, adapt their activities according to copyright and licenses. Students will be able to prepare precise references and quotes in accordance with the requirements for drawing up qualification papers, as well as perform in-depth searches, systematisation and preservation of literature for qualification papers.
1.Students, applying the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge, will be able to perform qualitative, evaluated searches for information. Students will independently analyse information search opportunities and situations, as well as develop an appropriate search strategy. Students will be able to critically analyse the sources found and create a high-quality list of literature to be directly used in the development of research papers and qualification papers.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene | 1 | First level | Required | Daiga Spila, Daiga Šļahota, Rūta Paula Rītiņa, Inga Znotiņa |
