IFN006 AIRS: Advanced Information Research Skills

IFN006 is a 6-credit point, mandatory coursework unit for students in IF49, Doctor of Philosophy, IF80, Master of Philosophy, and ED11, Doctor of Education. The unit prepares learners for research at QUT by systematic introduction to the theories and practical application of information skills and transferability of those skills to a field of study. It will support higher degree research students to create new knowledge by engaging deeply with a breadth of information sources. Learners will acquire strategies to find, organise, analyse, and evaluate information. These information skills are essential for scholars operating in a contemporary research environment. They facilitate the capacity for critical evaluation of a field of research and enable personal information skills development during the research degree and beyond.

Unit information

Unit code: IFN006
Faculty: University Wide
School/Discipline: Library
Credit points: 6

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Flexible Period - 04A, 2026	16 February 2026 - 24 April 2026	Kelvin Grove (Online)
Flexible Period - A, 2026	1 June 2026 - 7 August 2026	Kelvin Grove (Online)
Flexible Period - 11A, 2026	21 September 2026 - 27 November 2026	Kelvin Grove (Online)
Flexible Period - 04A, 2027	15 February 2027 - 23 April 2027	Kelvin Grove (Online)
Flexible Period - A, 2027	31 May 2027 - 6 August 2027	Kelvin Grove (Online)
Flexible Period - 11A, 2027	7 October 2027 - 26 November 2027	Kelvin Grove (Online)

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Fees

International student fee (excluding study abroad students): 2026: $2,808

Guide to fees

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount

For Australian citizens, permanent visa holders and permanent humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course and are eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
as a cross-institutional student who has a Commonwealth supported place at their home university.

Domestic fee-paying student fee

For Australian citizens, permanent visa holders and permanent humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens, who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course and are not eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
as a cross-institutional student who does not have a Commonwealth supported place at their home university
as a single-unit study student.

International student fee

For international students who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course
as a cross-institutional student.

Previous study requirements

Anti-requisites: IFN001

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

Unit outlines

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