Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
This course is designed to develop the academic skills and knowledge for students who are new to academic study.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 5 credits (2.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course will provide the opportunity for students who are new to academic study to gain the core baseline skills and experience in order to undertake further academic education.
The Introduction to Academic skills course will provide the learners the opportunity to develop and apply core academic skills including study planning, literature search and reviews, reflection and reflective writing, library skills and referencing. These skills are transferable and can be utilised when undertaking any academic and / or formal work in the future.
Aim:- This course will enable the learners to acquire and develop the core academic skills for studying in an academic context.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 46 | Feedback Weeks | 48 | |
| Feedback |
Information will be provided at induction and in the course handbook that will be available on MyAberdeen. Feedback will be given along with the grading of the assessment. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | On successful completion of this course you will be able to undertake a literature search related to the identified topic and apply the principles of effective reading |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | You will be able to discuss reflective practice, models of reflection and be able to apply a reflective model of choice to enhancing your own professional development |
| Factual | Apply | On successful completion of this course you will be able to implement an appropriate planning for undertaking academic study |
| Reflection | Create | On successful completion of this course you will be able to discuss how to develop an academic piece of work, including the planning, structure, main points of the content and the referencing required |
| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | 43 | Feedback Weeks | 44 | |
| Feedback |
Information will be provided at induction and in the course handbook that will be available on MyAberdeen. Feedback will be given along with the grading of the assessment. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | On successful completion of this course you will be able to undertake a literature search related to the identified topic and apply the principles of effective reading |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | You will be able to discuss reflective practice, models of reflection and be able to apply a reflective model of choice to enhancing your own professional development |
| Factual | Apply | On successful completion of this course you will be able to implement an appropriate planning for undertaking academic study |
| Reflection | Create | On successful completion of this course you will be able to discuss how to develop an academic piece of work, including the planning, structure, main points of the content and the referencing required |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | 50 | Feedback Weeks | 2 | |
| Feedback |
Information will be provided at induction and in the course handbook that will be available on MyAberdeen. Feedback will be given along with the grading of the assessment. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Apply | On successful completion of this course you will be able to implement an appropriate planning for undertaking academic study |
| Conceptual | Analyse | On successful completion of this course you will be able to undertake a literature search related to the identified topic and apply the principles of effective reading |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | You will be able to discuss reflective practice, models of reflection and be able to apply a reflective model of choice to enhancing your own professional development |
| Reflection | Create | On successful completion of this course you will be able to discuss how to develop an academic piece of work, including the planning, structure, main points of the content and the referencing required |
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