301833 (v.3) Information Studies 203 - Information Design

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Area:	Department of Media and Information
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	11170 (v.4) Information Studies 101: Information Characteristics and Use
Syllabus:	Basic principles involved in structuring information objects and creating the metadata which makes them retrievable. Topics will include information structures, hypertext, databases, automatic and derived indexing, metadata and description, DTDs and schemas, indexing languages, standards and subject analysis, evaluation of retrieval effectiveness.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will be able to - Define and describe the major types of information design and retrieval. Assess the suitability and effectiveness of retrieval methods for various types of information systems. Access current information from organisations most involved in information retrieval research and standards setting. Evaluate the effectiveness of computer-mediated indexing.
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:	Ellis, D., (1996) Progress and Problems in Information Retrieval. London: Library Association Kennedy, J. and Schauder, C., (1998) Records Management: a guide to corporate record keeping. 2nd ed. South Melbourne, Vic.: Longman. Rowley, J. and Farrow, J., (2000) Organizing Knowledge: an introduction to managing access to information. 3rd ed. London: Gower.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Evaluation 20%, Exam 20%, Exercises 30%, Thesaurus Construction 30%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y