Seminar in Archival Science: Audit Process and Methodology

Teacher(s)

François Aurore; Van Eeckenrode Marie;

Language

French

Main themes

The aim of the seminar is to learn, through the complete implementation of an audit mission, a fundamental dimension of the archivist's profession, that of monitoring or advising.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

On completion of this course students will Deepen their knowledge of the concepts and practices of document management in the context of an audit mission; Be introduced to the tools supporting this mission (regulations, procedures, conceptual and methodological tools, etc.).

Content

• Auditing and monitoring in the public and private sectors.
• Elements of an audit report.
• Methodological approaches to fieldwork.

Teaching methods

• Theoretical presentations.
• Presentations/dialogues with professionals invited to share their practices and experiences.
• Fieldwork with different producers (public administrations, companies, non-profit organisations, etc.).

Evaluation methods

Assessment will be based on the completion of a written audit. The student must present orally the progress of their project during the preparatory sessions leading up to the final work.
The assessment will take into account both individual and collective involvement in the completion of each intermediate stage (oral presentations) as well as the quality of the written report produced.
Grade distribution:

• Intermediate stages: 5 points (continuous assessment)
  
• Final work: 15 points
  

Participation in seminar activities (class sessions and feedback sessions) is mandatory. In accordance with Article 72 of the RGEE, the teaching team may propose to the jury to deny registration, in the June or September session, of any student who, without valid justification, has not attended at least 80% of the activities.

Faculty or entity

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