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Blogger.com Dictionary Ning.com Online survey TinyURL Wallwisher ilit.org home mail: ilit@ilit.org   Blogs FILE blog ilit.org blog   AIR links IM journals Dialogweb Google Scholar Applied Information Research (AIR) By the end of the AIR module you will be able to: Design a research project exploring an issue relevant to the information profession in support of an application for funding. Identify and evaluate relevant literature in order to contextualise the research proposal. Select research strategies appropriate to the nature of the proposed research project. Communicate the various aspects of the research project using a range of dissemination strategies. AIR weekly programme: Week 1. Introduction to AIR and the reflective practitioner Week 2. Research design strategies Week 3. Structuring knowledge through concept mapping Week 4. Survey construction, quantitative sampling strategies and tips on group-based presentation Week 5. Schedule for Group-based presentations Examples of group-based presentations: 2009 and previous AIR cohorts Week 6. Qualitative methods and sampling strategies Week 7. Dissemination and budgeting Week 8. Ethical issues in AIR and final tips for the assignments Week 9. NB there is no class activity this week email SA or SB for a 1:1 tutorial Weeks 10 & 11 - Assessed presentations (G11) Submission of the written proposal: 11 January 2010 Please complete the evaluation survey for AIR Documents and sources Module Booklet Term dates 2009/10 Assessment Guidelines Template for the Oral presentation - Component 1 (40%) Example of feedback for the AIR presentation Written proposal - Component 2 (60%) Template in two formats: Word / RTF AIR proposal: good and poor examples Re-submission: 30 July 2010. NB: Resubmission must cover the topic of the proposal that was awarded a fail. Link to mitigating circumstances procedures and form. Academic writing support How to learn Englishfor exercises on grammar and punctuation. Learning Development Unitfor support on academic writing. Essential reading Orna, E. and Stevens, G. (2009) Managing Information for Research. Open University Press. Referencing Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2009) Cite them right. The essential referencing guide, Durham: Pear Tree Books. Site updated July 22, 2010 All content © Susie Andretta 2000-2010