http://hdl.handle.net/10034/6437 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:52:26 GMT 2013-05-23T15:52:26Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/263411 Title: Examining the workings of a late nineteenth century provincial press conglomerate: Frederick Edward Roe and his newspapers Authors: Peters, Lisa Abstract: This presentation discuss four newspapers located in north Wales and the Marches owned by Frederick Edward Roe between 1880 and 1887. It analyses the relationship between the four titles and the exntent to which they shared content, advertising, and staff. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/263411 2012-07-12T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/251199 Title: Ethical issues in pedagogic research Authors: Regan, Julie-Anne; Baldwin, Moyra A; Peters, Lisa Abstract: This paper explores the ethical issues identified by a research ethics committee (REC) over a three-year period. The REC is situated in a medium-sized univerity in the north west of England and deals exclusively with proposals for pedagogic research. The purpose of the research was to identify the nature and frequency of ethical concerns expressed by the REC, in order to improve guidance for future applicants. The most common concern was the lack, or inaccuracy, of the information provided to potential participants by which they were expected to make an informed decision about participation. Other concerns included the potential for bias, the lack of information provided to the REC, the provision for fair access by vulnerable groups and undue influence on voluntary particpation. The paper concludes that the potential risks of practitioners researching their own students are not given due consideration by many applicats. In particular the potential threats to valid informed consent are identified. Implications for improving the relationship between researchers and RECs are discussed, as is the guidance for applicants. Description: This article is not available through ChesterRep. It is available at http://www.beds.ac.uk/learning/support/jpd Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/251199 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/239732 Title: Kindle project at the University of Chester Authors: McLean, Fiona; Shepherd, Joanna Abstract: Towards the end of 2010, Learning and Information Services (LIS) at the University of Chester decided to undertake a pilot project which explored how useful e-readers are in a university setting and if they could help to resolve issues about resource availability. Description: This is the author's PDF version of an article which appeared in SCONUL Focus. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/239732 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/218991 Title: Meeting the needs of distance learners: The creation of an interactive resource pack for library inductions Authors: Gleeson,Charlotte Abstract: Within the UK, higher education is increasingly becoming more competitive, particularly with the arrival of increased fees from 2012. As a result, over the past few years the University of Chester has ran programmes in other countries including Dublin and Mumbai to raise its research profile and meet the needs of the market. Students on these distance learner programmes have the same rights with regards to online library resources as those studying at Chester. One of the main problems that has arisen from this has been how to induct the students and show them the wealth of online library resources available to them. The presentation will focus on an initiative at the University of Chester that looked at developing a new approach to inducting students at a distance. In September 2011, the Applied Sciences and Social Science library subject team at the University created a resource pack for students on distance learner programmes in other countries with an aim to improve the student experience during induction. The resources pack consisted of an interactive tutorial DVD and a resource CD containing information on how to access the library resources the students would need for their course. This pack replaced previous methods of induction such as printed hand-outs and workbooks. It was hoped it would be a more personable and accessible method of inducting the students into the library at a distance. The presentation will examine the rationale behind creating the resource pack and will look at the benefits and challenges involved in creating the content including compatibility issues with the format of the DVD. It will consider the feedback received from students regarding the resources pack and areas for potentially developing the project in the future. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/218991 2012-04-12T00:00:00Z