Evaluation procedure of a module-based approach for undergraduate information retrieval education

Abstract

In the information age, career and life-long learning are increasingly dependent on information-retrieval (IR) skills to utilize digital and on-line information effectively, and IR deserves more attention as an integral element of many disciplines. This paper presents a module-based approach, which aims to integrate IR into undergraduate curricula of multiple disciplines by developing and adopting appropriate IR course modules based on specific needs of different programs. Particularly, a detailed evaluation procedure will be described in order to assess the effectiveness of the module-based approach.