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

• using only reliable materials

• plagiarizing content from others

• defining the task

• relying solely on unverified sources

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

• using any available materials in the internet

• using appropriate citations and referencing

• using search methodologies offering the most direct route

• knowing where to look for it

• sharing infrmation appropriately for group assigbments

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

Groups:

(a) Correct

,

(b) Incorrect

• be able to identify reliable material

• only read materials that is relevant to your assignment

• evaluate the credibility of the author

• rely solely on social media for information
• use Wikipedia as a primary source
• know what considered as reliable materials in your field

• disregard opposing viewpoints

• only use one source for research

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

• assume all results are relevant

• starts with Durham Library Catalogues

• extend search if you havent foudn what you need

• do not check for author credibility

• use vague terms to search

• limit your search to find just what you need

• use specific keywords to refine your search

• 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

• who will win the World Cup 2026?

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

• how many stars in the sky?

• where should I go for lunch?

• what is really being asked?

• what is the purpose of the question?

• when should I do the laundry?

• when is the deadline?

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

• how many parts are there in the question?

• what is the marking criteria?

• what do you really need to know?

• why this topic?

• 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