ABSTRACT

This paper describes an action research project in a university to identify the requirements of Work-Based Learning (WBL) students in respect of literature searches for practice enquiries and outlines measures subsequently taken to improve student support. The study confirms previous research that WBL students need to consult a wide variety of source material and not just academic texts. Students report uncertainty in using non-academic sources and difficulties searching. As a result, academic practices have been adapted to provide more consistent, comprehensive support. These include the production of online resources and modified practices by tutors and librarians. In line with the action research approach, practices are monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure their continuing relevance.

摘要

本文描述了一个大学中的一项行动研究项目，旨在确定以工作为基础的学习（WBL）的学生在文献搜索和实践咨询方面的要求，并概述随后采取的改善学生支持的措施。该研究证实了先前的研究，即WBL学生需要查阅各种各样的原始资料，而不仅仅是学术文章。学生报告使用非学术资源的不确定性和搜索困难。因此，已经对学术实践进行了调整，以提供更一致，更全面的支持。其中包括在线资源的制作以及导师和图书馆员的改进做法。根据行动研究方法，将对行为进行持续监控，以确保其持续相关性。