AIX160 - Introduction to University Study
Unit details
Year: | 2019 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 3: Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Trimester 1 Unit Chair: | Petra Brown |
Trimester 3 Unit Chair: | Petra Brown |
Prerequisite: | Nil |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | ASC160, EAD102, EAD103, EAD110, EAD111 |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1 hour class per week, 1 x 2 hour seminar in weeks 1-3, 1 x 1 |
Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): | 1 x 1 hour per week (recordings provided), 1 hour online |
Content
This unit helps students to develop the skills required for successful university study. They incorporate: (1) self-regulation and organisational skills, including learning styles and strategies, time management, and note-taking and revision; (2) information retrieval and evaluation skills, including efficient searching of the library catalogue, journal databases, and the internet, evaluating information, and academic reading techniques and; (3) communication skills, including: written skills through essay and report planning, structure and writing, and oral and visual presentation skills.
Assessment
Assessment 1 (Individual) - Test (1600 words or equivalent) - 40%
Assessment 2 (Individual) - Research and Writing Exercise (800 words or equivalent) – 20%.
Assessment 3 (Individual) - Research and Writing Exercise (1600 words) – 40%.
Unit Fee Information
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