Knowledge Organisation

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Credit point

15 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022

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Duration 15 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 880 / year

Next Intake September-2022

Knowledge Organisation

About

This short course takes a practical, hands-on approach to Knowledge Organisation, involving students in the construction of a controlled vocabulary, a faceted classification, sample thesaurus entries, and the design of a web portal. These well-established techniques are used to develop an Information Architecture for an organisation, visitor attraction, or an event.

The course deals with organising the knowledge recorded in documents, i.e. information. Students will create tools (e.g. indexes, classification systems, controlled vocabularies) to support the retrieval of information from traditional (library shelves) and contemporary (databases, the web) storage devices. In addition to topic notes and related materials, students are guided in their practical work by a workbook, which constitutes a step-by-step guide to the activities. The initial activities can be performed individually but the major one, which involves the construction of a thesaurus drawn from a faceted classification may be completed in teams in order to lighten individual workloads and speed up progress. However, teamwork is entirely optional.

The aim of this module is to enable students to evaluate the effectiveness of these tools based on their practical experience.

â€‹Topics

Domain analysis
Concept mapping
Semantic and syntactic relationships
Principles of classification construction
Facet analysis
Vocabulary control
Thesaurus construction
Subject analysis
Abstracting and indexing principles
Citation indexing
Ontologies
Introduction to knowledge architecture
Metadata
Internet resource description
User interface

â€‹On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

Critically assess the efficiency of a variety of Knowledge Organisation Systems (KOS) in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
Critically evaluate the contribution of a range of indexing techniques to provide enhanced subject representation and controlled access to relevant information in an on-line environment.
Apply the principles of Knowledge Organisation critically to the construction of a faceted thesaurus.
Appraise and discuss current issues in Knowledge Organisation and the contribution of current research to addressing them.

Learning Methods

You will learn via our online virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle which provides you with lectures and course materials and allows you to study from any location. You will participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting. You will have access to recorded lectures and opportunities to meet up online via discussion fora and live sessions.

Activity Summary

30+ students per group
Recorded Lectures - 2 hours per week
Webinar - 2-3 hours per term
Online learning activities 3 hours per week
Independent Study 2-3 hours per week

The course allows students to create a practical and useful web portal for an organisation, event, or visitor attraction of their choice, constructing, in the process, an index, a faceted classification, and a sample of a thesaurus.

Assessment

This module is assessed viaIndividual Assessment consisting of four practical elements and a reflective report.

Independent Study

The course requires you to become independent 'open learners' and take responsibility for when, where, and how your learning occurs. You will spend approximately 8-10 hours per week in the Online Learning mode of study working on your own, undertaking prescribed reading, preparing and participating in activities, taking part in online group discussions and other activities, researching and writing course reports.

Staff Delivering on This Course

This course is taught by a member of academic staff within Information Management with significant teaching experience, active engagement in research and scholarly activities in this area.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Admissions for information: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Applicants who do not hold an International High School qualification will be expected to undertake a pathway programme at our International College

English Program Requirements

Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

Career

Practical skills in knowledge organisation are widely in demand by employers - often, but not exclusively, in the library sector - as the demand for enhanced access to information, particularly on intranets and on public-facing websites, has become as widespread as the adoption of websites themselves. This course gives students a working knowledge of the basic tools, which they can construct themselves. Importantly, this practical element is underpinned by more theoretical instruction.

This course is part of the Information and Library Studies programme which is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 880

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.