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    This course outline provides information on a module that will empower students to effectively use electronic resources to support university learning and business. The module will teach students how to search, retrieve, evaluate and apply information from various e-resources and databases. Students will learn how to develop search strategies, modify searches as needed, and make the most of search results. They will also learn how to use online reference management systems and integrate 21st century technologies and e-learning systems into their studies. Upon completing the module, students should be able to acquire knowledge on scholarly e-resources, develop search strategies, search databases, and utilize e-learning tools to support their learning.

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    This course outline provides information on a module that will empower students to effectively use electronic resources to support university learning and business. The module will teach students how to search, retrieve, evaluate and apply information from various e-resources and databases. Students will learn how to develop search strategies, modify searches as needed, and make the most of search results. They will also learn how to use online reference management systems and integrate 21st century technologies and e-learning systems into their studies. Upon completing the module, students should be able to acquire knowledge on scholarly e-resources, develop search strategies, search databases, and utilize e-learning tools to support their learning.

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    This course outline provides information on a module that will empower students to effectively use electronic resources to support university learning and business. The module will teach students how to search, retrieve, evaluate and apply information from various e-resources and databases. Students will learn how to develop search strategies, modify searches as needed, and make the most of search results. They will also learn how to use online reference management systems and integrate 21st century technologies and e-learning systems into their studies. Upon completing the module, students should be able to acquire knowledge on scholarly e-resources, develop search strategies, search databases, and utilize e-learning tools to support their learning.

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    This course outline provides information on a module that will empower students to effectively use electronic resources to support university learning and business. The module will teach students how to search, retrieve, evaluate and apply information from various e-resources and databases. Students will learn how to develop search strategies, modify searches as needed, and make the most of search results. They will also learn how to use online reference management systems and integrate 21st century technologies and e-learning systems into their studies. Upon completing the module, students should be able to acquire knowledge on scholarly e-resources, develop search strategies, search databases, and utilize e-learning tools to support their learning.

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    University of Zimbabwe

    Library
    COURSE OUTLINE
    e-Resources Use and Application in University Learning and Business

    Introduction
    The module shall empower students to have knowledge of various information
    sources, search, retrieve, evaluate, process, and apply information resources in
    University learning using appropriate technology. The students shall learn and
    demonstrate how to apply effective search strategies in different technological
    environments and electronic resources. Students will be expected to demonstrate
    the ethical and fair use of information resources (plagiarism and referencing). Finally,
    the students will learn how to integrate 21st-century technologies, e-Resources and
    eLearning system into University learning and business.

    Learning Outcomes

    After successful the completion of this module, students should be able to:

    1. Acquire knowledge on available scholarly e-Resources to support learning


    2. Develop effective search strategies and modify search strategies as needed
    3. Search and retrieve information from various electronic resources databases
    4. Use online reference management systems (Mendeley/Zotero)
    5. Effectively utilize eLearning tools in University learning

    UNIT 1: Accessing e-Resources


     Types of e-Resources
     Why e-Resources
     Access Requirements
     Method of Access
    UNIT 2: Search Strategy and Information Retrieval
     Developing a search strategy
     Searching Techniques
     Limiters
     Reviewing and evaluating your results
     Making the most of your search results
    UNIT 3: Online Reference Management
     Advantages of using a Reference Manager
     Functions of a Reference Manager
     The Reference Management Process
     Reference Management Software
    READING LIST
    Ayu, M. (2020) Online learning: Leading e-learning at higher education. The Journal
    of English Literacy Education: The Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign
    Language, 7(1), pp.47-54.
    Mendeley (2010) ‘Getting Started’. London: Mendeley Ltd. Available at:
    https://desktop-download.mendeley.com/download/Getting_Started_Guide.pdf.
    Mwantimwa, K. and Elia, E., (2017). Utilisation of e-resources to support teaching
    and research in higher learning institutions, Tanzania. University of Dar es Salaam
    Library Journal, 12(2), pp.98-123.
    Ojeniyi, A.O. and Adetimirin, A.E., (2016). ICT literacy skills and electronic
    information resources use by lecturers in two private universities in Oyo State,
    Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 1443.
    Pinigas, M., Cleopas, R. and Phiri, M.A., (2018). Acceptance of E-Resources by
    Students in Zimbabwe State Universities' Libraries: A Consumer Behavior
    Perspective. International Information & Library Review, 50(3), pp.181-193.
    Zotero (2020) Zotero quick start guide. Available at:
    https://www.zotero.org/support/quick_start_guide (Accessed: 29 September 2020).

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