BMGT1013D

Learning Outcomes:

1) Effectively plan and organise your study time
2) Demonstrate strategic note-taking skills and reading techniques; including understanding academic texts such as textbooks and journals.
3) Apply the key principles of planning, structuring, and writing an academic assignment
4) Find and evaluate your sources for academic assignments
5) Reference and cite according to UCD Harvard Referencing Style

Indicative Module Content:

There is no exam for this module and the assessment is continuous. You will undertake a number of online activities in group discussions as well as an individual written assignment. Grading is based on whether you have acquired a specific skill or not and . We will cover the following topics on the module:
1) Managing your learning at university
2) Planning and organising your study
3) Reading
4) Note-taking
5) Essay Writing
6) Sourcing and Evaluating Information
7) Referencing Guidelines
8) Memory and Exam Techniques

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

This is a blended format module consisting of a self-paced Brightspace module interspersed with face to face classes . Students will attend classes and have the opportunity to engage in active learning. Classes will include discussion and group work to engage with the module content.
Harvard Referencing is required for all assignment submissions
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is allowed for in-class and asynchronous student activites set by your module coordinator. Generative AI is not permitted for assignment writing but may be used as part of the research process.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive individual feedback on each online activity as well as their final essay.

Cottrell, S (2024) The Study Skills Handbook, London: Bloomsbury
Burroughs, C. (2019) The Return to Study Handbook, London: Kogan
Both of these books are provided to students at orientation