Undergraduate MUR-BAR100-2018

Academic Learning Skills

Transition into university life by expanding your academic, problem-solving and interpersonal skill set. Question sources and learn about note-making. Deliver concise argumentative writing. Demonstrate curiosity, open-mindedness and critical thought.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

HECS-HELP
FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

30 Nov 2020

This research-based university in Perth has a strong interdisciplinary focus and a reputation for outstanding teaching and ground-breaking research. With more than 22,000 students and 2,000 staff from over 90 countries, and campuses in Dubai and Singapore, Murdoch embraces free thinking, shared ideas and knowledge to make a difference, and Open Universities Australia is certainly part of that.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

developing clearer and more concise expression of ideas; developing organised written arguments
able to structure an oral presentation and use appropriate language to participate thoughtfully in class discussion
developing critical listening skills for preparation and in tutorial discussion
able to preview and read literary, visual and graphical texts critically
interprets graphical information and converts simple data
able to use the library and online subject resources
developing coherent arguments to support critical analysis; developing creative thinking tools
able to locate appropriate research materials online and in the library; able to reference correctly
self-reliant and manages time for study, work, family and leisure
able reflect on skills, attitudes and knowledge
applies basic creative problem solving processes
gives appropriate feedback and open to accepting critical feedback
exchanges ideas and cooperates with class members
respects diverse ideas and perspectives
demonstrates academic integrity and how to cite sources.

Topics covered

- Introduction to BAR100
- Critical reading and notemaking
- Writing for yourself and for others
- How to Use Other People's Ideas
- Using critical reading to summarise other people's ideas
- Writing a scientific report
- Interpreting and applying numeracy
- Report Outline and using databases
- 5 ways to improve your writing
- Developing an Argument
- Writing Workshop

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

MUR-ISU110
MUR-ISU102
MUR-ISU111
MUR-ISU103
MUR-PTR120

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This Academic Learning Skills subject is for students enrolled in the BA degree. It will help you make the transition to university culture and introduce you to the range of lifelong learning skills needed at university and beyond. These include organisational as well as thinking, problem-solving and communication skills. It will develop interpersonal skills that encourage you to question, listen and act ethically; tolerate ambiguity, embrace openness, curiosity and intellectual risk-taking; and to make connections and work collaboratively.

Assessments

1200 words (25%)
Online discussions (15%)
Develop learning habits (15%)
5 minute presentation (10%)
10 referencing questions (10%)
1000-1200 words (25%)

Textbooks

Current study term (29 Nov 20 to 28 Feb 21)

Textbooks are not required.