To introduce the student to the basic principles and practice of using archives for information and research, with guidance on locating and using external resources relating to archives.

(LO1) Explain the nature and value of archival evidence.

(LO2) Identify and analyse archival content for different types of research.

(LO3) Plan and carry out a successful research strategy.

(LO4) Locate relevant material and use it effectively.

(S1) Communication and collaboration online participating in digital networks for learning and research

(S2) Information literacy online, finding, interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information

(S3) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning

(S4) Media literacy online critically reading and creatively producing academic and professional communications in a range of media

(S5) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S6) Research management developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/ secondary/ diverse sources, collecting and using data, applying research methods, applying ethics

Topics covered during the module may include:

Principles and ethics governing the use of archives;

How researchers use archives;

Elements of a successful research strategy;

Identifying the information potential of records;

Description of appropriate archival and other research resources;

Developing a work-place guide;

Use of archives in education;

Locating and using external sources about archives (especially in the UK).

Online Discussions:
Learning blog.
Notes: Online learning blog in Canvas designed to encourage interaction with other students.

Online Quiz:
Xerte based test your learning quizzes
Notes: Online test your learning quizzes designed to test whether learning outcomes have been achieved.

Practical:
Suggested activities designed to explore practical implications of theoretical learning.
Notes: Activities are suggested to enable students to put into practice what they have learned and/or to learn through doing.

Self-Directed Learning: Students are given access to online learning materials including reading, quizzes, learning blog and suggested activities which are undertaken according to the needs of the student.