| Area: | Department of Media and Information |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 11207 (v.4) Archives 201
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11176 (v.3) Information Retrieval 201
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12156 (v.2) Information Services Management 201
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11205 (v.4) Records Management Principles 202
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11209 (v.4) Records Technology 202
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11179 (v.3) Subject Analysis 202
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| Syllabus: | An integral component of the unit is a practicum of a minimum of 115 hours (three weeks full time or the equivalent). Following on from the practicum placement you will be required to develop an individual and independent project of some aspect of a records management or archives system or process within the organisation, in conjunction with the practicum mentor and your tutor. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Investigated and evaluated the records management or archives programme in the chosen organisation. Made recommendations for future developments of the programme (one of which will become the project proposal). Analysed possible implementation strategies. Implemented a suggested (small) procedural process or change (complete with policy and procedural documentation). |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assessment 30%, Essay 30%, Implementation phase and post implementation report of project, including documentation of any process if applicable 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
