Infopaket

Practical Training on Methods of Geographical Information Dissemination

ОК 29

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

First

2023/2024

6 Semester

3

Know: types of geographic information and their corresponding distribution channels; modern requirements for the distribution of geographic information; the concept of the effectiveness of information distribution; Be able to: search, select and systematize channels for the distribution of geographic information; form an information base based on familiarization with the official website of the city government, pages on social networks, blogs, other media resources of the city; search, select and interpret channels for the distribution of information; search for mass media Internet sources that highlight issues and problems of the development of the city; develop information thematic material for various channels for the distribution of information

Full-time form

1. successful completion of the courses "Economic Geography", "Methods of Urban Research", "Theory and Practice of Planning" and completion of "Practical Training on the Fundamentals of Field Urban Research", "Practical Training on Methods of Obtaining Geographic Information", "Practical Training on Methods of Processing Geographic Information"; 2. knowledge of the theoretical foundations of social geography, location of production, population settlement, general principles of conducting scientific research, sources of geographical information, basic mathematical and statistical methods of urban research; 3. proficiency in working with computer programs MS Word, MS Excel, software for using the Internet, as well as the ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical calculations

During the Practical Training on Methods of Geographical Information Dissemination, students conduct research on socio-geographic processes and phenomena, which involves obtaining practical skills related to the systematization of information, its processing, presentation and dissemination of research results. Educational tasks are aimed at practicing methods for disseminating geographic information and research results through various means and information channels. In terms of content, the internship includes five thematic components: 1) media screening for the purposes of geographical research; 2) preparation of materials based on the results of geographical research for posting on a thematic website; 3) preparation of a microblog based on the results of geographical research; 4) preparation of materials based on the results of geographical research for posting on social networks; 5) presentation of geographical research.

1. Mezentsev K.V., Kononenko O.L., Melnychuk A.L., Pasko V.F., Provotar N.I., Hnatyuk O.M., Zapototskaya V.A. Methods of socio-geographical research: educational and methodological edition. Kyiv: Fenix, 2021. 100 p. 2. Pylypenko I.O., Malchykova D.S. Methods of socio-geographical research (based on materials from the Kherson region): teaching manual. Kherson: PP Vyshemyrskyi V.S., 2007. 112 p. 3. Jeske, D., & Shultz, K. S. (2016). Using social media content for screening in recruitment and selection: pros and cons. Work, employment and society, 30(3), 535-546.

Instructional sessions, practical assignments, group and individual consultations

During the training practice, 5 educational tasks are to be completed. Classes are held in the form of practical work, as well as independent work. The discipline ends with a differentiated test. During the training practice, group and individual consultations are held and the students' performance of practical tasks is checked on an ongoing basis. During the study of the educational discipline, systematic weekly interim reporting is carried out. The acquisition of knowledge and skills by students is also assessed during the verification and defense of the final report. The final assessment is carried out in the form of a differentiated test, at which students defend their written reports.

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