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Orientation Briefing MSc (KM) & MSc (IS)
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Dr Lee Chu Keong
Programme Director
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Slides will be uploaded to the
WKWSCI website
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WELCOME!
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Specifically, We Are WKWSCI
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Our Graduates
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An International Alumnus
• Singapore
• Malaysia
• Indonesia
• The Philippines
• Myanmar
• China
• India
• Sri Lanka
• Vietnam
• Israel
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Colombia
• Russia
• Japan
• Switzerland
• Canada
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An Academic Programme
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A Social Network
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About Reading
Reading furnishes the mind
only with materials of
knowledge; it is thinking that
makes what we read ours. John Locke
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About Reading
The more that you read, the
more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the
more places you’ll go. Dr. Seuss
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About Reading
Reading was also an early part of the regimen. For
Chesky, a source may come in the form of a biography
of a business hero such as Steve Jobs or Walt Disney.
His primary book source on management technique
is Andy Grove’s High Output Management. To learn
the ins and outs of hospitality, he went to the Cornell
Hospitality Quarterly, a scholarly journal published by
the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.
Brian Chesky, founder of AirBNB, reads a lot!
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About Reading
There’s no TVs anywhere. He (Warren Buffett)
spends all day reading. He takes maybe one meeting
a day, and he thinks so deeply.
Warren Buffett, one of the riches people in the world, also reads a lot!
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About Learning
Externally Initiated
Internally Initiated
Internally Structured Externally Structured
Informal Learning Voluntary Learning
Resource-
Based Learning Programmed Learning
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Typists
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Draftsmen
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Supermarket Cashiers
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Immigration Officers
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Fast Food Order Takers
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Taxi Drivers
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The Future of Employment
The Future of Employment: How Susceptible are Jobs to Computerisation? (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
Estimate the probability of computerisation for 702 occupations
Ranges from 0.0028 for “Recreational Therapists” to 0.99 to “Telemarketers”
Read the report through, reflect and plan
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Information Literacy
Coined by Paul Zurkowsky in 1974
Zurkowsky was the president of the U.S. Information Industry Association
The term “information literacy” appeared in a report/proposal to the National Commission on Library and Information Science
He mentioned the necessity for citizens to become “information literate” if they are to survive and compete in an emerging Information Society
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[Digital] Information Fluency
computer literacy + information literacy + critical thinking
Digital Information Fluency (DIF) refers to the ability to find, evaluate and use digital information effectively, efficiently and ethically. DIF involves Internet search skills that start with understanding how digital information is different from print information, knowing how to use specialized tools for finding digital information and strengthening the dispositions in the digital information environment.
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The Mental Journey
Our Focus
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The Mental Journey
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The Mental Journey
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The Mental Journey
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MSc (KM)
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Program Structure
Two Options
Coursework +
Dissertation
Coursework +
Critical Inquiry in KM
2 Core Modules 2 Core Modules
2 “B” Electives
Dissertation
4 “A” Electives 4 “A” Electives
3 “B” Electives
Critical Inquiry
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Program Structure
Two Options
Coursework +
Dissertation
Coursework +
Critical Inquiry in KM
2 Core Modules (6 AUs) 2 Core Modules (6 AUs)
2 “B” Electives (6 AUs)
Dissertation (6 AUs)
4 “A” Electives (12 AUs) 4 “A” Electives (12 AUs)
3 “B” Electives (9 AUs)
Critical Inquiry (3 AUs)
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IMPORTANT
Register for the core modules (K6301 & K6302) during the course registration period (10 August [1100 hrs] 18 August [2359 hrs])
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Curriculum
CORE MODULES Foundations of Knowledge Management (K6301) Knowledge Management Practices & Implementation
(K6302)
“A” ELECTIVES (SELECT FOUR) Information & Knowledge Assets (K6303) Knowledge Management Strategies & Policies (K6304) Knowledge Management Technologies (K6305) Organisation Theory & Practice (K6306) Organisation of Knowledge (K6307)
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“B” ELECTIVES (select 2 or 3)
• Business Intelligence (K6308)
• Intellectual Capital Management (K6309)
• Sociology of Knowledge (K6310)
• …..
• Full list at the curriculum webpage
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Special Announcement 1
Storytelling for Organisations (K6311) starts on August 6 (this Saturday)
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Special Announcement 2
Intellectual Capital Management (K6309) has been completely revamped, and will only be offered this semester (Semester I). If you are interested in this K6309, remember that you have to register this semester.
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IMPORTANT
[1] Complete the Core Modules in
Semester 1.
[2] Complete the “A” Electives as early as
possible.
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A Possible Study Plan (PT-1)
Year 1 (Semester 1)
2 core modules
Year 1 (Semester 2)
2 “A” Electives + 1 “B” Elective
Year 2 (Semester 1)
2 “A” Electives
Year 2 (Semester 2)
2 “B” Electives + Critical Inquiry in KM
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A Possible Study Plan (PT-2)
Year 1 (Semester 1)
2 core modules
Year 1 (Semester 2)
2 “A” Electives + 1 “B” Elective
Year 2 (Semester 1)
2 “A” Electives + 1 “B” Elective
Year 2 (Semester 2)
1 “B” Elective + Critical Inquiry in KM
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A Possible Study Plan (FT)
Semester 1
2 core modules + 3 “A” Electives
Semester 2
1 “A” Elective + 3 “B” Electives + Critical Inquiry in KM
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MSc KM Scholarship Award
Tuition fee waivers for the top
two students every semester!
For details, refer to school website (item no. 3),
http://www.wkwsci.ntu.edu.sg/programmes/ProspectiveStuden
ts/Graduate/Pages/Scholarships-and-Awards.aspx
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MSc (IS)
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Two Tracks: Library Science
• Gain essential knowledge applicable in any type of library or information management job
• Courses include Collection Development & Management, Information Organization, Business & Management Sources & Services and Children and Young Adults Sources & Services
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Two Tracks: Information Analytics
• Learn methods, tools and frameworks to manage, analyse and derive insight from traditional & emerging information sources
• Courses include Social Media Analytics, Text & Web Mining, Information Visualization and Information Mining & Analysis
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Program Structure
Two Options
Coursework +
Dissertation
Coursework +
Critical Inquiry in IS
1 Compulsory Module 1 Compulsory Module
4 Electives
Dissertation
3 Foundation Modules 3 Foundation Modules
5 Electives
Critical Inquiry
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Program Structure
Two Options
Coursework +
Dissertation
Coursework +
Critical Inquiry in IS
1 Compulsory Module
(3 AUs)
1 Compulsory Module
(3 AUs)
4 Electives (12 AUs)
Dissertation (6 AUs)
3 Foundation Modules
(9 AUs)
3 Foundation Modules
(9 AUs)
5 Electives (15 AUs)
Critical Inquiry (3 AUs)
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Curriculum
COMPULSORY MODULE • Research Methods in Human Information Behaviour (H6702)
FOUNDATION MODULES (SELECT THREE) • Information Organisation (H6714)
• Information Management (H6715)
• Information Professions: Heritage, Values and Ethics (H6717)
• Information Representation and Retrieval (H6713)
• Management of Technologies in Organisations (H6718)
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Elective Modules (Library)
• Collection Development & Management (H6721)
• Cataloguing & Classification (H6722)
• Business & Management Sources & Services (H6723)
• Children & Young Adults Sources & Services (H6724)
• Reference and Information Discovery (H6734)
• Theories and Practices of Heritage Work (H6735)
• Social Sciences & Humanities Sources and Services (H6791)
• Science & Technology Sources and Services (H6792)
• Art & Music Sources and Services (H6793)
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Elective Modules (Data Analytics)
• Organizational Records Management (H6729)
• Digital Libraries (H6730)
• Social Media Analytics (H6750)
• Text and Web Mining (H6751)
• Data Extraction Techniques (H6752)
• Information Visualization (CI6221)
• Information Mining & Analysis (K6312)
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Foundation Courses
Semester One, AY2016/17 (August-November 2016) Information Representation & Retrieval (H6713)
Information Organisation (H6714)
Information Management (H6715)
Management of Technologies in Organisations (H6718)
Semester Two, AY2016/17 (January-April 2017) Information Management (H6715)
Information Professions: Heritage, Values and Ethics (H6717)
Management of Technologies in Organisations (H6718)
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IMPORTANT
Take the Compulsory Module and
Foundation Modules as early as
possible
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A Possible Study Plan (PT-1)
Year 1 (Semester 1)
2 foundation modules
Year 1 (Semester 2)
1 compulsory module +
1 foundation module +
1 elective
Year 2 (Semester 1)
2 electives
Year 2 (Semester 2)
2 electives + Critical Inquiry in IS
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A Possible Study Plan (PT-2)
Year 1 (Semester 1)
2 foundation modules
Year 1 (Semester 2)
1 compulsory module +
1 foundation module +
1 elective
Year 2 (Semester 1)
2 electives + Critical Inquiry in IS
Year 2 (Semester 2)
2 electives
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A Possible Study Plan (FT)
Semester 1
1 compulsory module + 3 foundation modules + 1 elective
Semester 2
1 Elective +
3 Electives + Critical Inquiry
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Both Programmes
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August 9, 2016 – National Day Public Holiday – all classes cancelled
Information on any make-up classes will be announced by the course coordinator
during class or via email/NTULearn.
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Course Assessment and Grading
Most courses are assessed using a combination of a final
examination (usually 50 to 60%) and continual
assessment (usually 40 to 50%)
An Example: Foundations of KM (K6301)
• Final examination (60%)
• Assignment (40%)
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Course Assessment and Exams
• Due dates of assignments must be observed – late submission may result in deduction of marks
• For Semester 1, the final exams are conducted from mid-November until early December
• Final exams are usually held in the daytime
• The examination schedule can be found in the GSLink timetable – use the schedule to make the necessary adjustments to your work plan
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Dissertation
• An independent study performed individually under close supervision
• Recommended for students who are academically-inclined, those preparing for a doctoral program, and those with a CGPA of 4.0 or better
• Rigorous academic procedure – finding supervisor, preparing the research proposal, collecting and analyzing data, writing, submitting, and examination
• Topic determined by student based on personal interest, in consultation with supervisor
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Course Load & Duration of Study
It is very important to complete the study within the stipulated maximum candidature period
• Full Time: two years
• Part Time: four years
Application for extension of candidature are rarely approved and subject to strict review by the Office of Academic Services (OAS)
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Important Dates & Deadlines
Course Registration Period
• This is when you can add a course, or drop one that you’ve added earlier
• For this reason, it is also known as the “add-drop period”
• Generally, the first two weeks of every semester
Public Holidays
• Refer to the Ministry of Manpower webpage
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Recess Week
• From 26 September (Monday) to 30 September (Friday)
• Makeup classes (due to public holidays or conferences) are usually held during the recess week
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Academic Honesty
Policy on Plagiarism
• Work (both oral and written) submitted in all courses must be original or properly cited
• Any student caught violating the rules will face serious disciplinary action
• Consult us or instructors if you have questions concerning the meaning and practice of plagiarism
• No double-submission of the same work to two courses
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Plagiarism Detection Software
Do NOT use freely available checkers
Use iThenticate, which NTU has subscribed to
Instructions on how to use iThenticate can be found here: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/cits/lsa/lao/for-students/learning-tools/Pages/iThenticate.aspx
A very useful video on iThenticate can be found here: http://www.ithenticate.com/demo
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Critical
Check the following regularly:
• your NTU email account
• WKWSCI website (for information, procedures, forms)
• NTU Library website
• NTULearn (NTU’s e-learning platform)
• GS Link (to register for courses, and to select your option of study – accessible from the main NTU webpage)
Visit:
• Communication and Information (CMIL) Library, WKWSCI Building (Level 1)
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Matriculation Cards
These will be distributed shortly after the semester starts
The card will:
• grant you access to different areas within the building (e.g., the computer labs and the Graduate Student Lounge)
• allow you to borrow books from the library
• allow you to be identified as an NTU student
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Computer Labs
• There are two
• Tan Tong Meng PC Lab: WKWSCI, CS 02-35a
• Teo Sai Nen PC Lab: WKWSCI, CS 02-35
• Entry after office hours using your
matriculation card
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Graduation Requirements
Refer to the Graduate Studies Office booklet
• A minimum CGPA of 2.50 must be attained at the completion of the MSc (KM) programme
• An academic warning (for short, “AW”) will be issued if your TGPA falls below 2.50 in any semester
• Your candidature will be terminated if your TGPA falls below 2.50 for two consecutive semesters (two consecutive AWs termination of candidature)
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Choosing Your Option of Study
• Discuss with your seniors
• Read the course write-up on the school website
• Make your choice during the “Course Registration Period”
• Exercise prudence when making your selection
• Be committed to your choice
• If you want to change your option of study, you have to write in to request for the change. Subject to approval by PD and Associate Chair
• After that there is no reverting back to the original study option
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The Three Bosses
• Ms Joanne ([email protected])
• Ms Nithiyah ([email protected] )
• Ms Tan Siyun ([email protected])
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While you eat …
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… remember to network
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Orientation Readings
Frey, C.B., & Osborne, M.A. (2013). The Future of Employment: How Susceptible are Jobs to Computerisation? Oxford, England: University of Oxford.
Lombard, E. (2016). Information Fluency: Not Information Literacy 2.0. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 42, 281-283.
Þórarinsdóttir, Þ.T. (2010). Information Literacy and its Importance for the Information and Knowledge Society.
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Thank You