INDIP103-22A (NET)

Academic Skills and Practices

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Staff

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Convenor(s)

Fariba Mostafa

Fariba Mostafa
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fariba.mostafa@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: judith.bogle@waikato.ac.nz
: jane.kamal@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
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Paper Description

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This module is part of a suite of modules designed to develop your English language skills for academic purposes and cultivate the study and academic skills needed to excel in a higher education setting. The purpose of this module is to foster independent learners with increased intercultural competence and the evaluative skills and practices required to thrive in a university setting.
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Paper Structure

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This module is designed to provide students with opportunities to gain or enhance their academic skills, explore their area of interest and apply their previous learning through practice and reiteration. This module will be facilitated with synchronous online lecture sessions through Zoom and supported by textbooks, Panopto, online and written resources, videos such as TED talks, prescribed articles, and other resources accessible on Moodle. Your attendance is required, and your success in this module depends greatly on your active participation. All tutorials, workshops, and activities will be included in your lectures. This means each two-hour session will be a blend of lecturing, workshop activities, discussions, and more. It is expected that every student will prepare for every session ahead of time and contribute actively to activities and discussions in class. The degree to which you benefit from these sessions depends on your engagement with the material, the lecturers, and your fellow students. Therefore, your learning's success depends on the amount of time and effort you put into your own learning. Please refer to Moodle for details.

Please double check submission deadlines and class times against your country's time zone, as the paper outline will show times in NZST.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Apply independent practice in relation to personal learning

    Linked to the following assessments:

    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Independent learning plan (1)
    • Identifying a research topic and resources (2)
    • Writing a research statement (3)
    • Analysing academic texts (4)
    • Evaluating academic texts (5)
    • Interpreting academic texts (6)
    • Writing a research essay (7)
    • Te Ao Māori - Group research (8)
    • Te Ao Māori - Group presentation (9)
  • Evaluate, analysis and interpret peer-reviewed journal articles to support academic writing
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Analysing academic texts (4)
    • Evaluating academic texts (5)
    • Interpreting academic texts (6)
    • Writing a research essay (7)
  • Apply Te Ao Maori to New Zealand and international university contexts
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Te Ao Māori - Group research (8)
    • Te Ao Māori - Group presentation (9)
  • Apply ethical practice to research planning
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Identifying a research topic and resources (2)
    • Writing a research statement (3)
    • Analysing academic texts (4)
    • Evaluating academic texts (5)
    • Interpreting academic texts (6)
    • Writing a research essay (7)
    • Te Ao Māori - Group research (8)
    • Te Ao Māori - Group presentation (9)
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Assessment

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All assessments for this module need to be completed. Assessments will be submitted either during or after the relevant session via Moodle. Please refer to the assignment briefs for submission instructions which will be discussed through Zoom and are available on Moodle from the start of the module. Marking rubrics are included in the assignment briefs. All assignments will receive a letter grade to demonstrate student performance aligned with the university grading system. However, this is a Pass/Fail paper, and no letter grade will be awarded for the module overall.

PLEASE NOTE: The University has zero tolerance for Plagiarism.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Independent learning plan
16 Mar 2022
7:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Identifying a research topic and resources
23 Mar 2022
7:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Writing a research statement
30 Mar 2022
7:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Analysing academic texts
6 Apr 2022
7:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Evaluating academic texts
13 Apr 2022
7:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6.  Interpreting academic texts
4 May 2022
7:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Writing a research essay
11 May 2022
7:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Te Ao Māori - Group research
25 May 2022
7:00 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
9. Te Ao Māori - Group presentation
1 Jun 2022
7:00 PM
15
  • In Class: In Lecture
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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The required textbook for all four modules is The Study Skills Handbook (5th Edition) by Stella Cottrell. You can purchase the textbook, or rent or buy the ebook version here: The Study Skills Handbook 5th edition | 9781137610898, 9781137610898 | VitalSource

Use the University of Waikato College physical address when purchasing your ebook as the site is hosted in Australia.

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Recommended Readings

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Additional weekly readings and other resources will be made available through Moodle. You should check before class which resources will be used and read them ahead of time.
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Online Support

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Moodle:
Moodle is the virtual space for students to connect with each other as well as teaching staff outside of the face-to-face classes. Students will use the site to ask questions of staff (anonymously), participate in online discussions, and complete selected learning activities. You can also find assessment instructions, submit your finished assessments, access feedback, and keep track of your grades.
To access Moodle, sign into your university login and click on the “Moodle” link. Moodle will be your main source of information for the course.

Panopto:
Classes will be recorded and the links to these recordings will be available on the Moodle page for this module. The aim of recording classes is to aid in the further study and understanding of content and as a revision tool. Class recordings do not replace attendance.

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Workload

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Contact HoursSelf-directed HoursTotal Hours
48102150
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Support modules are designed to supplement subject specific papers in the International Diploma, as a way to appropriately prepare students for integration into their chosen degree. Each support module builds on the content of the other to expand students’ understanding of academic requirements, academic integrity, skills and practices, and critical reflection, in English Medium Instruction.
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