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

• relying solely on unverified sources

• using search methodologies offering the most direct route

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

• using appropriate citations and referencing

• knowing where to look for it

• using only reliable materials

• sharing infrmation appropriately for group assigbments

• defining the task

• using any available materials in the internet

• plagiarizing content from others

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

Groups:

(a) Correct

,

(b) Incorrect

• disregard opposing viewpoints

• evaluate the credibility of the author

• rely solely on social media for information
• only read materials that is relevant to your assignment

• only use one source for research

• know what considered as reliable materials in your field

• use Wikipedia as a primary source
• 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

• do not check for author credibility

• assume all results are relevant

• use vague terms to search

• extend search if you havent foudn what you need

• use specific keywords to refine your search

• starts with Durham Library Catalogues

• limit your search to find just what you need

• search without any filters

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

• where should I go for lunch?

• what is the marking criteria?

• what do you really need to know?

• how many parts are there in the question?

• why this topic?

• how many stars in the sky?

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

• what is the purpose of the question?

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

• what is really being asked?

• when is the deadline?

• when should I do the laundry?

• who will win the World Cup 2026?

• what should i make for breakfast tomorrow?

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