UNIVERSITY OF WALES: TRINITY SAINT DAVID PRIFYSGOL CYMRU: Y DRINDOD DEWI SANT

School of Business Ysgol Busnes

Approaches to Effective Study SBUS4000

Autumn 2013 October 2013 Term 1 February 2014 Term 2

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SBUS4000: APPROACHES TO EFFECTIVE STUDY

TERM 1
Term 1 reviews the core study skills necessary for effective study at Bachelors level. This includes all parts of the study process.

Weekly Lecture Schedule

Term 1 Week 1 Week 2 Content Introduction to module SBUS4000 Effective Study The importance of effective study skills, recognising personal skills strengths & weaknesses The components of effective study in University Types of assessment Introduction to Personal Development Planning Time management Learning Skills & styles The relationship between teaching and learning (introduction to learning contracts) Written communication Academic writing (essays, reports etc.) Referencing Plagiarism Meeting the assessment criteria (key words, analysis etc.)

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6 Week 7

Research Skills Reading and Information Gathering Skills Note taking (priorities, approaches and styles) Finding Information Effective use of library resources

Week 8

Week 9

Developing analytical skills Logical reasoning Critical analysis Examinations Requirements of examinations Examination technique Module Review

Week 10

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TERM 2
Term 2 will introduce students to both offline and on-line information communication technologies and explore how these could be utilised for finding, storing, collaborating and processing information in a learning environment and or a business environment both practically and hypothetically. Topics looked at will be a mix of Web 2.0 tools and more traditional Information technology tools.

Weekly Lecture Schedule

Term 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Content Introduction to Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Utilising e-resources provided by the LRC (Learning Resource Centre) Week 4 Word functions Contents pages Week 5 Week 6-7 Week 7 Week 8 Styles Tables Track changes Page formatting Citations and automatic bibliographies

Introduction to Blogs Introduction to Wikis Introduction to RSS Introduction to Podcasting Note. Requires audio MP3 audio recorders PowerPoint and alternatives for making presentations Semester two revision lecture

Week 9 Week 10

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SBUS4000: APPROACHES TO EFFECTIVE STUDY ESSENTIAL TEXT

Cameron, S., (2009), Business Students Handbook: Learning Skills for Study and Employment. Harlow: Financial Times/Prentice Hall; Cameron S (2002) Business Students Handbook: Harlow: Financial Times/Prentice Hall; Learning Skills for Study and Employment.

Cottrell S (2005) Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan; Cottrell S (2011) The Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2009) , Cite Them Right: The Essential Referencing Guide. Durham, Pear Tree Books.

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SBUS4000: APPROACHES TO EFFECTIVE STUDY ASSESSMENT CRITERIA MODULE AIM

To provide the necessary underpinning skills to effectively follow a programme of undergraduate study within the School of Business; To ensure an understanding, recognition and approach to the development of individual learning styles, learning skills and approaches; To ensure students are able to select and use appropriate information communication technology tools to assist in the study process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. use a range of skills and techniques to ensure effect academic engagement and study approaches; 2. assess personal learning strengths and weaknesses in comparison to various models of learning style and the learning process; 3. to understand and apply good practice in the finding, storing and utilising appropriate information sources, including an awareness of unfair practice and plagiarism.

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ASSESSMENT 1
Report topic:

(Report 40%)

Explain what is meant by the term unfair practice, discuss good practice approaches that with help students avoid unfair practice when preparing and writing assignments The assignment should be written in report format. The assessment criteria are split into two parts. The first 50% of the marks are concerned with the content of the answer to the question. The second 50% of the marks are concerned with the implementation of the good practice learnt in the module.

Assessment 1 Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria Meini Prawf Asesu Learning Outcomes Deilliannau Dysgu % of marks Canran marciau

Clear explanation of key elements of good practice when preparing and writing an assignment Clear understanding of what is meant by unfair practice Clear linkage of how adoption of good practice reduces potential for unfair practice Effective use of report format and appropriate academic writing style Clear, concise and appropriate introduction and conclusion Effective use of referencing and formatting of bibliography Effective paraphrasing and use of quotations Effective logical reasoning and critical analysis

1, 2, 3

25%

1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3

15% 10%

1, 2, 3

10%

1, 2, 3

10%

1, 2, 3

10%

1, 2, 3 1, 3

10% 10%

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ASSESSMENT 2
In class short answer test (1 hour) 30% A series of questions covering all topics related to sessions undertaken in the module.

Assignment 2 Assessment Criteria Assessment Criteria Meini Prawf Asesu Learning Outcomes Deilliannau Dysgu 1, 2, 3 % of marks Canran marciau marking criteria

Correct answers, accuracy

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ASSESSMENT 3
Examining the Use of Internet application tools and their Impact on Learning (1,500 word) 30% As new Internet application tools have significantly increased in use over of the past decade, so has their inclusion as learning tools within academia and education as a whole e.g. Wikipedia, YouTube, Moodle etc. From this starting point write a report including the following: Critically look at a minimum of three new Internet application tools - e.g. how they are employed within a learning environment, the positives and negative aspects of using each one, the elements that could be improved etc and justify your findings In your evaluation compare traditional learning practices with how the tools you are looking at enable users to learn. Include a table of contents, bibliography, page numbers and citations within the report.

Assessment 3 Assessment Criteria Assessment Criteria Meini Prawf Asesu Demonstrate an awareness of the wide variety of technologies available and recognise the potential of different packages Extent to which you demonstrate your understanding and implementation of the requirements of the task. Learning Outcomes Deilliannau Dysgu 1, 2, 3 % of marks Canran marciau 40%

1, 2, 3

20%

Breadth, depth, appropriateness and language 1, 2, 3 style of the content you provide. The overall quality of the presentation of the work submitted, including spelling, grammar, style and attention to detail. Referencing and Citation 1, 2, 3

20%

10%

1, 3

10%

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