Embedded Information Literacy for Criminology (Crim1514)

Sihle Blose

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 Session overview
The two (2) sessions (Theory and practical) we
will have on Embedded Information Literacy for
Criminology (Crim1514) aim to equip you with
information literacy skills that will enable you
to be an independent information seeker, user
who is well versed with ethical usage of
information.
Focus for today

• Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Information Literacy
• Information sources
• Using information Ethical
oPlagiarism
oReferencing
• Live demonstration: KovsieCat and Ebsco
 FAQ

• Opening hours
• How many books can I borrow
• Can I bring food to the library
• Where do I borrow a prescribed and other books
• Study spaces I can use
• Photocopying of books
• Locating books /shelf number/call number
 What is information literacy?
Information literacy can be defined a one’s ability to find, evaluate, organize, use, and communicate information
in all its various formats, for example in situations requiring decision making, problem solving, or the acquisition
of knowledge.

Information literacy is a combination of research skills, critical thinking skills, computer technology skills, and
communication skills.

Information literacy is essential for academic success, effective functioning in the workplace, and participation
in society as knowledgeable citizens.

Components of
Information
Literacy
 Information Sources
Information source can be defined as anything ranging from a person, thing, or place from which information comes,
arises, or is obtained. Information sources can be known as primary, secondary and tertiary sources.

Types of information
sources available at the
University of the Free
State libraries:
books, eBooks,
databases, newspapers,
images, Journals, dvd,
cassetes,
Special Collections
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music score sheet

 Using information ethical

• What is plagiarism?
• Deliberate or maybe, shall we say accidental
• Referencing/Citing sources

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 What is Plagiarism?

‘The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing

them off as one's own’. - Oxford Dictionary online, 2023

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Deliberate or maybe, shall we say accidental
How to avoid plagiarism
 Referencing

Referencing is a way of acknowledging other

writers and researchers for their ideas and words.

• Any university assignment or academic work

that draws ideas or words from other
researchers or writers must contain the
following:
o In text Citation
o Reference list

• There are various referencing methods, but as

a Social student at the University of the Free
State you will be expected to use APA.
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 In-text Citations: Formatting Quotations
In-text citation examples

In-text citation is used when you refer to, summarize, paraphrase, or quote from another source. For every in-text citation in your
assignment, there must be a corresponding entry in your reference list.

Direct quote with a Tsotetsi (2022) states that a traumatic response frequently entails a “delayed, the uncontrolled
signal phrase repetitive appearance of hallucinations and other intrusive phenomena” (p. 11).

Direct quote Without a A traumatic response frequently entails a “delayed, the uncontrolled repetitive appearance of
signal phrase hallucinations and other intrusive phenomena” (Tsotetsi, 1996, p. 11).

Cameron (2002) points out that computer criminals intent on committing credit card fraud are able
Paraphrasing to take advantage of the fact that there aren’t enough officials working to enforce computer
crimes. Criminals are also able to use the technology to their advantage by communicating via
email and chat rooms with other criminals.
 Referencing continues……….

Reference list (also referred to as a

Bibliography, List of sources consulted)

A reference list is a complete list of all

the sources consulted, e.g. Books,
Journal articles, websites . This list
includes information author’s Surname,
date of publication, title of the source,
place of publication etc.

Reference list must:

• Be on a separate page at the end of
the document (assignment)
• Be organised in alphabetical order
using the author’s surname
• Contain full references of all in-text
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citations
 Next session

Practical session - Computer Lab

Venue: Kovsie Kerk
Date: 17 March 2023
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
 Sihle Blose
blosesd@ufs.ac.za
Office 502: Level 5

Thank you!

Inspiring excellence. Transforming lives.