Learning outcomes

Having studied this unit you should be able to:

  • develop a strategy for using skills in information literacy over an extended period of time;

  • monitor progress and adapt your strategy as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required.

  • evaluate your overall strategy and present outcomes from your work, including citations and a bibliography.

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Having studied this unit you should be able to:

  • develop a strategy for using information technology skills over an extended period of time;

  • monitor your progress and adapt your strategy as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required;

  • evaluate your overall strategy and present the outcomes from your work.

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  • develop a strategy for using communication skills over an extended period of time;

  • monitor and critically reflect on your use of communication skills, adapting your strategy as necessary, to produce the quality of outcomes required;

  • evaluate your overall strategy and present outcomes.

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