BMM3113 - Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 - Use effective search techniques to find and use relevant, reliable information and cite and reference sources using APA referencing
2 - Reflect upon development and application of academic skills over the module
3 - Demonstrate effective and task-appropriate academic communication skills
4 - Interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas
5 - Negotiate and co-create an appropriate assessment.

Content:

This module aims to prepare students for academic study at Level 4 by introducing key skills and developing confidence in their abilities as independent, reflective learners. Students will learn different ways of presenting academic information, as well as skills such as how to use library and online resources, planning, note-taking, critical skills and avoiding plagiarism. They will learn how to identify and evaluate sources of academic information and how to use these to support an argument.

The module will also help students develop organisational, time management and stress management skills to enable them to approach their Level 4 studies with confidence. They will reflect on assessment feedback and their needs as students and identify relevant support services to help them in their academic career.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will utilise student-centred learning to boost engagement and attendance. Lectures will consist of a taught element, introducing new academic skills, and a more productive element, in which students can practise these skills with feedback and assistance from their tutor. Group work and peer assessment will be encouraged and online quizzes and resources will be drawn upon to support students’ learning. All learning will be supportive to foster increased self-confidence and reflection, while academic skills will be introduced and assessed through a range of subject-linked methods. Cross-curricular content will include suggestions and material from subject tutors. The goal will be to produce independent, confident learners with a sufficient grasp of relevant academic skills to enable them to flourish at Level 4.

Workshops
Hours: 60
Intended Group Size: 30

Guided independent study
Hours: 240

Further details relating to assessment

TIn the presentation, students will prepare and deliver a presentation on the benefits and challenges of a relevant topic related to their course and strategies to stay motivated while studying. Speaking assessments will be conducted live.

In the listening assessment, students will complete a summary of a short (around 10 mins) lecture. They will need to use subskills and strategies to complete this scaffolded summary. They will also demonstrate critical thinking, by identifying issues with a slide from another presentation.

In the reading assessment, students will complete a summary of a text. They will need to use subskills and strategies to complete this scaffolded summary. They will also demonstrate critical thinking, by reflecting how the content of the article can be applied to their own field of study.

Assessment:

001 Negotiated assessment; 1,000 words or equivalent; end semester 1 50%
002 Essay plus reflective rationale; 2,000 words; end of semester 2 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Adam Osborne
Level - 0
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 3YL

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