Workshop 6 DCAD

Managing information for study starts with ...

• using any tools

• defining the task

• storing information in scattered place

• sharing any information for group assignments

You need to use​ assignment ​ (a)   provided about the assignment in order to identify​ keywords that will help you focus your search.

• titles and the background information
• lecturer
• classroom
• friends
• codes

Managing information for study means ...

Groups:

(a) Correct

,

(b) Incorrect

• knowing where to look for it

• plagiarizing content from others

• using any available materials in the internet

• sharing infrmation appropriately for group assigbments

• using only reliable materials

• using search methodologies offering the most direct route

• defining the task

• using appropriate citations and referencing

• applying effective reading and note-making strategies to extract essential information

• relying solely on unverified sources

To avoid wasting your time reading unnecessary materials, you need to ...

Groups:

(a) Correct

,

(b) Incorrect

• know what considered as reliable materials in your field

• only read materials that is relevant to your assignment

• only use one source for research

• use Wikipedia as a primary source
• evaluate the credibility of the author

• rely solely on social media for information
• disregard opposing viewpoints

• be able to identify reliable material

How to start searching for information?

• Tiktok

• Youtube

• Durham Library catalogues

• Google Maps

Some effective ways to search for materials includes ...

Groups:

(a) Correct

,

(b) Incorrect

• limit your search to find just what you need

• assume all results are relevant

• extend search if you havent foudn what you need

• search without any filters

• starts with Durham Library Catalogues

• use specific keywords to refine your search

• do not check for author credibility

• use vague terms to search

Things to consider when using information in assignments are ...

• understand how to write citation and reference

• skip the in-text citation

Which citation is correct?

• Ouma, S.A., Odongo, T.M. and Were M. (2017). Mobile financial services and financial inclusion: is it a boon for savings? Review of Development Finance, (7), 29–35.

• Ouma, S.A., Odongo, T.M. and Were M. (2017). Review of Development Finance, (7), 29–35. Mobile financial services and financial inclusion: is it a boon for savings?

Defining your research assignments starts by answering ...

Groups:

(a) Correct

,

(b) Incorrect

• what is the marking criteria?

• what should i make for breakfast tomorrow?

• when is the deadline?

• when should I do the laundry?

• how many days do i have left to the deadline?

• how many stars in the sky?

• what is the purpose of the question?

• what should your work look like when it is finished?

• why this topic?

• what is really being asked?

• where should I go for lunch?

• how many parts are there in the question?

• who will win the World Cup 2026?

• what do you really need to know?

As you conduct your research, you will find so much intriguing information that you may want to look further. As your time is limited, you should ....

• Spend the whole day finding those interesting things

• write down those interesting topics to be followed up later when you have submitted your assignment