Module Information
Module Identifier
ED12710
Module Title
Study Skills
Academic Year
2014/2015
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Practical | A COMPULSORY MODULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP One session of 7 hours to be held over reading week (in same session as AD12710) |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio Part 1 A 2000 word portfolio which will contain assessments on various study skills discussed in the lectures and seminars. This will be submitted in 2 parts - Part 1 (planning essays, referencing, paraphrasing and plagiarism, development of search skills) | 35% |
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio Part 2 A 2000 word portfolio which will contain assessments on various study skills discussed in the lectures and seminars. This will be submitted in 2 parts - Part 2 (critical reading, evaluation of sources, reflective practice) | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 6 Hours Oral Presentation Oral presentation on personal learning (5 minutes) | 15% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Supplementary Portfolio Part 1 Students will need to resubmit the failed portfolio parts, with corrections made throughout Part 1 | 35% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Supplementary Portfolio Part 2 Students will need to resubmit the failed portfolio parts, with corrections made throughout Part 2 (those who fail part 2 will need to submit a new reflective piece of writing to reflect the development of skills developed in study skills over the year) | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 6 Hours Supplementary Oral Presentation Oral presentation on personal learning (5 minutes) (subject must differ from first oral) | 15% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Identify ways of improving personal learning
Develop and critically evaluate the study skills required to study at a higher education level.
Give a short verbal presentation
Demonstrate a critical engagement with relevant source material
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.
Aims
Lectures will be based on the following:
1. Reflecting on your own learning and effective time management
2. Referencing, bibliography and plagiarism
3. Academic writing
4. Using the internet for information/ search skills
5. Effective note taking
6. Effective Reading Skills
7. Critical Thinking 1
8. Critical Thinking 2
9. Preparing for and giving verbal presentations
10. Preparing for examinations
Seminars will be based on the following:
1. Referencing
2. Academic Writing + Paraphrasing
3. Searching the Internet for sources
4. Critical Thinking
5. Oral Presentations
1. Reflecting on your own learning and effective time management
2. Referencing, bibliography and plagiarism
3. Academic writing
4. Using the internet for information/ search skills
5. Effective note taking
6. Effective Reading Skills
7. Critical Thinking 1
8. Critical Thinking 2
9. Preparing for and giving verbal presentations
10. Preparing for examinations
Seminars will be based on the following:
1. Referencing
2. Academic Writing + Paraphrasing
3. Searching the Internet for sources
4. Critical Thinking
5. Oral Presentations
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4