1. IT skills - Using electronic searches and digitised sources
2. IT skills - EndNote referencing and working with long documents
3. IT skills - Using IT in the presentation of research
4. Historians and IT: a critical approach (Departmental seminar)
Problem_solving |
Identify problems and factors which might influence potential solutions; develop creative thinking approaches to problem solving; evaluate advantages and disadvantages of potential solutions. |
Research skills |
Understand a range of research methods and plan and carry out research; produce academically appropriate pieces of written work. |
Communication |
Read an appropriate range of texts; improve listening skills during the seminar instruction, and consequently develop skills in note taking; demonstrate and develop the ability to communicate ideas in essay; skills in oral presentation will be developed in seminars. |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Show awareness of own learning styles, personal preferences and needs; devise and apply realistic learning and self management strategies; devise a personal action plan to include short and long-term goals and to develop personal awareness of how to improve on these. |
Team work |
Understand the concept of group dynamics; contribute to the setting of group goals; contribute effectively to the planning of group activities; play an active part in group activities (e.g. short group presentations in seminars); exercise negotiation and persuasion skills; evaluate group activities and own contribution |
Information Technology |
Use a range of commonly used software packages; prepare and input data; manage storage systems; present information and data; use the internet appropriately and effectively |
Application of Number |
Some, notably in the use of spreadsheets and databases, where students will be encouraged to reapply simple datasets to develop IT skills. |
Personal Development and Career planning |
Develop awareness of personal skills, beliefs and qualities in relation to course in progression; plan and prepare for future course / career. |