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Study Skills
Expectations • Higher Level Study• Skills Needed • Time Management • Self Awareness • Reflection
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Academic Writing
• Why is academic writing different? • Stages and process of written assessment • Reading for Higher Education • Essay writing • Developing an argument • Critical thinking • Structure • Reading for Higher Education • Proof-reading and editing.
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Harvard Referencing
• Academic integrity • Plagiarism • Citations • Using quotations • Paraphrasing • Developing a reference list • Using digital services for uploading and reviewing assignments.
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Finding and evaluating information
• Steps and stages of the research process • Evaluating sources • Role of evidence • Using library services both physical and digital• Developing effective digital research skills
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Speaking in public and presentations
• Overcoming challenges of speaking in public • Non verbal communication and the role of body language • Paralanguage • Eye contact • Connecting with the audience • Structure • Preparation and practice • Handling questions
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Working in Teams
• Benefits of collaboration • Group structures and dynamics • From Groups to teams • Roles and responsibilities • Communication and conflict management
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Cottrell, S.. (2019), The Study Skills Handbook, 5th. McMillan Education, London, [ISBN: 9781137610874].
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Cottrell, S.. (2017), Critical Thinking Skills, 3rd. Red Globe Press, p.296, [ISBN: 9781137550507].
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McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.. (2010), How to Write Essays & Assignments, Pearson Education Limited, London, [ISBN: 978027372695].
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McClave, H.. (2008), Communication for Business, 4th. Gill & MacMillan, Dublin, p.382, [ISBN: 9780717144556].
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IT Carlow. Credit Where Credit is Due, IT Carlow, Referencing Guide.
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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IT Carlow. Supplementary Resources, IT Carlow,
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IT Carlow. IT Carlow - Student Portal, Carlow, IT Carlow,
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