INFO 6850

Special Topics: Info Mgmt

Lec 01 selected

Builds on topics introduced in required courses, particularly those dealing with applications of information technology in information management. This course will take a more in-depth look at the major topics in the field. The content will change rapidly as the field progresses. Current topics include: Bibliometrics, Antiracism and Decolonization, Museums, Knowledge Justice, etc.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2023 syllabus by Stacy Allison-Cassin. Fall 2026 is taught by Cremonese E. and Belliveau R., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

10%Course Reflection Journal (10)Weekly; throughout the term
30%Collaborative Reading Annotations (3)10% each; due Sep 22, Oct 13, Nov 10
20%Course Project ProposalDue Oct 27
40%Course ProjectDue Dec 8; individual or group

Course rules

Attendance
Attendance is required and included in the participation mark.
Late work
Contact the instructor about extensions, ideally at least 48 hours before the due date.
Final assignment
Accepted up to seven days late without mark reduction, but with reduced feedback; later unexcused work receives zero.
Submission
Submit assignments through Brightspace unless otherwise arranged.
Citation style
Use APA style unless the instructor provides different written instructions.
Group project
Group project members receive the same grade and must describe each member’s contributions.

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