Course Overview
Consisting of three parts, this self-directed e-learning module will support students to settle into university and their course, helping them to focus on their goals while teaching them vital new skills to succeed. They will consider life and study at university, including making the most of their time at university, how to take charge of their own learning, and where to go for advice, guidance and support. Students will also receive a solid grounding in some key academic skills, including different methods of learning to help them thrive and practical advice on developing their personal and organisational skills. Importantly, they will also be introduced to the core values of good academic practice, such as how to demonstrate good academic integrity in their work, how to find their own voice, and different tools and strategies for avoiding accidental plagiarism. Each part of the module includes a series of interactive learning exercises, practice scenarios, portfolio activity ‘pods’, additional support resources, and a short quiz to consolidate learning.
- What it means to be part of a university
- Adapting to university life and study and getting the most out of your experience
- Taking responsibility for your learning and becoming an independent learner
- Becoming part of your university – getting involved and seeking support
- Different ways of learning and teaching
- Online learning and netiquette
- Approaching assignments step by step
- Effective reading and note taking
- Academic writing
- Presentation Skills
- Learning in groups
- Managing your time, workload, and motivation
- What is academic integrity - what does it look like and why does it matter
- What is plagiarism
- Why referencing matters, including how to write citations and references
- Paraphrasing within safe boundaries
- Strategies for avoiding plagiarism
- Navigating pitfalls in academic writing, including accidental plagiarism, inappropriate paraphrasing, misrepresentation, custom essay writing, and collusion