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Lecturer(s)
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Belludi Suraj
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Sein Yee Yee, Ing. Ph.D.
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Komárková Jitka, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Professional information sources, databases, database centres. Electronic information resources, terminology, current situation in the Czech Republic. Digital databases, freely available resources, open access. Sources of information provided by public administration. Sources of information for public administration institutions. Sources of professional information in the field of natural, technical, social sciences, etc. Search strategies; current trends. Possibilities to assess the availability and relevance of data sources. Searches, evaluation of sources, search strategies, citations, citation standards and styles. Evaluation of science and research, citation indices, impact factor scientometrics, software. Databases and registers of the Czech Statistical Office and Eurostat. Plagiarism - possibilities to verify the originality of documents using electronic sources.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Skills training
- Contact teaching
- 39 hours per semester
- Preparation for an exam
- 41 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 20 hours per semester
- Independent critical reading
- 20 hours per semester
- Individual project
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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AIm of the subject is to introduce contemporary data sources and information services from the point of view of their utilization and potential risks, with a focus on strategies and trends in searching and evaluation of relevant information.
The student will be able to use information sources and evaluate the quality of sources and retrieved information.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Written examination, Self project defence
The assignment is granted upon elaboration and defense of the seminar project. The examination consists of both oral and written part. The level of knowledge is examined as well as the student ability to apply acquired knowledge on practical problem-solving.
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Recommended literature
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FABIÁN, Ondřej. Elektronické informační zdroje. Brno, 2012.
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Lechner, Tomáš. Elektronické dokumenty v právní praxi. Praha: Leges, 2013. ISBN 978-80-87576-41-0.
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Leontiyeva, Yana . Cesty k datům : zdroje a management sociálněvědních dat v České republice. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství (SLON) , 2012. ISBN 978-80-7419-111-4.
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Pecorari, Diane. Teaching to avoid plagiarism . Berkshire, England: Open University Press/McGraw-Hill Education, 2013. ISBN 978-0-33-524593-2.
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Vymětal, Jan. Informační zdroje v odborné literatuře. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7357-520-5.
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