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Information Organisation and Retrieval - INS3707 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025 - DUE 4 April 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... QUESTION 1: Information Searching Strategy This question evaluates your ability to search for relevant academic sources effectively. Conduct a search on the topic: "Information Access in Rural Communities in the Post-Apartheid Era." In your response, describe your search strategy and provide details about your search process. Your discussion should include: 1. Search Process and Strategy Explain the steps you took to find information, including: a) Keywords Used: Which keywords did you use? Why did you choose these specific keywords? b) Databases and Search Engines Used: Which academic databases, search engines, or other resources did you use? Why did you select these sources? c) Library Search: Search the Unisa Library for relevant materials, including the library catalogue, e-resources, and e-journals. d) Use of Boolean Operators: Did you use Boolean operators (e.g., AND, OR, NOT) to refine your search? How did they help in improving the search results? e) Search Results: How many results (hits) did your searches return? How many of these were relevant to your topic? f) Refining the Search: Did you need to refine your search? If yes, how did you refine it (e.g., by adjusting keywords, using filters like date or language, or changing databases)? 2. Range of Sources Your search must include a variety of sources: At least one book Two journal articles Three sources from an academic database One source from the Unisa Library Catalogue 3. Screenshots Provide screenshots of your search process. Clearly label each screenshot with appropriate headings and descriptions. Include images of: The search strategy First page of search results Relevant filters used Do not include full-text articles in your screenshots. QUESTION 2: Academic Essay Using the sources you retrieved in Question 1, write a 3,000-word essay on the topic: "Information Access in Rural Communities in the Post-Apartheid Era." Your essay should follow academic writing conventions and must include: 1. Introduction (5 Marks) Provide background information on the topic. Identify the problem being discussed. Explain how you plan to address the issue in your essay. 2. Definitions (5 Marks) Define key terms from the topic in your own words. Base your definitions on multiple sources and ensure they are relevant. 3. Main Discussion (25 Marks) Use numbered headings and subheadings for clarity. Ensure logical flow of ideas without deviating from the topic. Provide well-supported arguments based on the sources retrieved. 4. Conclusion (5 Marks) Summarize the main points of your discussion. Highlight key findings and lessons learned. 5. References and Citations (10 Marks) Bibliography (5 Marks): List all sources correctly using the Harvard referencing style. In-text Referencing (5 Marks): Ensure all sources are cited properly within the essay. Total Marks: 100 Assessment Criteria Question 1: Information Searching (50 Marks) Criteria Marks Search Strategy (Keywords, Boolean Operators, Database Selection) 10 Rationale (Why specific sources were chosen, search refinements) 5 Range of Sources (Books, Articles, Web Sources) 5 Screenshots (Search strategies, search results, filters used) 30 Question 2: Essay Writing (50 Marks) Criteria Marks Introduction 5 Definitions 5 Discussion (Headings, Logical Flow, Depth of Analysis) 25 Conclusion 5 Bibliography (Correct Harvard Referencing) 5 In-text Referencing 5 Submission Guidelines: Submit your assignment as a single document with clear section headings. Use Times New Roman, size 12, double-spacing for your essay. Ensure all references follow the Harvard referencing style. Attach all screenshots as part of your response for Question 1. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited – ensure all work is original and correctly cited.

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INS3707
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025

UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 4 APRIL 2025

, INS3707

Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025



Unique Number:

Due Date: 4 April 2025

Information Organisation and Retrieval

QUESTION 1: Information Searching Strategy

1. Search Process and Strategy

a) Keywords Used and Justification

To find relevant information, I used the following keywords:

1. "Information access in rural communities South Africa" – This phrase
directly relates to the topic and ensures that results are specific to the post-
apartheid era in South Africa.
2. "Digital divide in rural South Africa" – Since information access is linked to
digital access, this helped find sources on barriers to accessing information.
3. "Library access in rural South Africa post-apartheid" – This helped locate
studies on public library services in rural communities.
4. "Internet access challenges in rural South Africa" – Since internet access is
a major source of information, this keyword helped in identifying connectivity
issues.

To refine my search, I also tried:

 Using synonyms (e.g., "digital inclusion" instead of "digital divide").
 Adding specific years (e.g., “after 1994” to filter for post-apartheid sources).
 Using location-specific keywords (e.g., “Limpopo rural information access”).

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