Module Information
Module Identifier
ED11710
Module Title
Study Skills
Academic Year
2013/2014
Co-ordinator
Semester
Intended for use in future years
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 hours |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 5 hours |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | A set of notes from an academic text | 25% |
| Semester Assessment | Short written essay with references and bibliography (1500 words) | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Oral presentation on personal learning (10 minutes) | 25% |
| Supplementary Assessment | All failed elements of assessment must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the pass mark of 40%. New titles will be given for retaken assignments. A set of notes from a different academic text | 25% |
| Supplementary Assessment | All failed elements of assessment must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the pass mark of 40%. New titles will be given for retaken assignments. Short written essay with references and bibliography (1500 words) | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | All failed elements of assessment must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the pass mark of 40%. New titles will be given for retaken assignments. Oral presentation on personal learning. If it is not possible to hold an oral presentation then students will be required to provide an additional written assignment on their own practice in relation to play (750 words). | 25% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Identify ways of improving personal learning
Demonstrate an effective note taking style
Write an essay using an appropriate layout and accurate referencing
Give a short verbal presentation
Brief description
This course will introduce a range of skills, from writing essays to time management, from finding the right information to contributing to a class discussion. By learning appropriate techniques and methods, other modules will be easier to approach with confidence.
Content
Lectures will be based on the following:
1. Reflecting on your own learning
2. Academic writing, including essays, short submissions and projects
3. What is a theory?
4. Referencing and plagiarism
5. Reading skills for academic work
6. Using the internet for information
7. Effective note taking
8. Time management and preparing for assignments
9. Preparing for and giving verbal presentations
10. Preparing for examinations
Seminars will be based on the following:
1. Types of academic writing
2. Referencing
3. Effective reading
4. Oral presentations
5. Examination preparation
1. Reflecting on your own learning
2. Academic writing, including essays, short submissions and projects
3. What is a theory?
4. Referencing and plagiarism
5. Reading skills for academic work
6. Using the internet for information
7. Effective note taking
8. Time management and preparing for assignments
9. Preparing for and giving verbal presentations
10. Preparing for examinations
Seminars will be based on the following:
1. Types of academic writing
2. Referencing
3. Effective reading
4. Oral presentations
5. Examination preparation
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4