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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.

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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
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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.

QS RANKING 2021

28

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

29

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. developing clearer and more concise expression of ideas; developing organised written arguments
  2. able to structure an oral presentation and use appropriate language to participate thoughtfully in class discussion
  3. developing critical listening skills for preparation and in tutorial discussion
  4. able to preview and read literary, visual and graphical texts critically
  5. interprets graphical information and converts simple data
  6. able to use the library and online subject resources
  7. developing coherent arguments to support critical analysis; developing creative thinking tools
  8. able to locate appropriate research materials online and in the library; able to reference correctly
  9. self-reliant and manages time for study, work, family and leisure
  10. able reflect on skills, attitudes and knowledge
  11. applies basic creative problem solving processes
  12. gives appropriate feedback and open to accepting critical feedback
  13. exchanges ideas and cooperates with class members
  14. respects diverse ideas and perspectives
  15. 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

Textbooks are not required.

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