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- Level Foundation
- Duration 67 hours
- Course by The University of Sydney
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This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies. In the Capstone Project, you will apply the academic knowledge and skills you have learnt throughout courses 1-4 to research, write and present a project proposal that addresses a complex, real-world problem related to your field of interest and/or future study. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Apply a range of idea generation techniques 2. Apply research strategies to search, collect, select, process, and cite information 3. Use the research process to develop and critically analyse ideas 4. Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate and analyse ideas and evidence 5. Use problem-solving skills to identify gaps in knowledge and define issues 6. Develop creative and innovative solutions to real-world problems 7. Use appropriate academic genres for written texts and multi-media presentations 8. Use written and oral skills to communicate ideas effectively for academic contextsModules
Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
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- Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes
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- Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes
Assessment Overview
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- Assessment Overview
Stage 1. Identify a Real-World Problem to be Solved
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- Qualtrics
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- Introduction Forum
- What communities interest you?
- Issues
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- 1.1a Introduction to the Capstone
- 1.1 Discussions
- Weekly Peer Review
- Resources
- Identifying a Real World Problem
- Causes & Effects
- A guide to the Problem Statement
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- Welcome to the Capstone!
- The Problem Statement
- Stage 1 - Step by step example
Problem Statement
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- Problem statement
Brainstorm Resources
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- Community Brainstorm
- Issues Brainstorm
- Cause & Effects Brainstorm
- Word Storm
- Question Map
- Mind Map
Stage 2: Assess and Describe the Current State
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- Qualtrics
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- Searching for, Evaluating & Using Information for the Capstone
- Writing a Background Paragraph
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- Assess, Research, and Describe the Current State
- Introduction to Background Paragraph
- Stage 2 - Step by step example
Background Paragraph
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- Background paragraph
Stage 3: Define the Desired State
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- Summarise your Desired States
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- Defining the Desired State
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- Introduction to Stage 3: Define the desired state
- Stage 3 - Step by step example
Generate and refine actions
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- Proposed Actions
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- Evaluating the Actions
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- Introduction to Stages 4 and 5: Generate, evaluate and refine actions
- Stage 4 and 5 - Step by step example
Evaluating Actions
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- Evaluating actions
Stage 6: Create your Project Proposal
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- Qualtrics
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- Big Picture & SMART goals
- Participants & Resources
- Action Plans
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- Introduction to Stage Six
- Stages 6 and 7 - Step by step example
SMART Goals
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- SMART Goals
Stage 7: Write the project proposal
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- Project titles
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- Titles & Refining and Polishing
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- Introduction to Stage 7
- Stages 6 and 7 - Step by step example
Project Proposal - Complete Submission
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- Project Proposal - Final Submission
Stage 8: Plan, write, and produce the video presentation
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- Qualtrics
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- Introduction to the Video Presentation
- Creating the Storyboard
- Writing the Script
- Preparing & Recording the Script
- Video Example One - Early Career Teachers
- Video Example Two - Gateways For Girls
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- Introduction to Stage 8.
- Video Submission Instructions
Video Proposal - Complete and Final Submission
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- Video Proposal - Final Submission
Using the Resources section
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- The Resources Section
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- How to use the Resources Section
Finding & Understanding the problem
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- PSS 2.1a Defining Problems
- PSS 2.3a Analytical Tasks
- PSS 2.3b Analytical Problems
- PSS 3.2a Starting With What You Know
- PSS 3.1a Understanding the Problem
- PSS 3.1b Strategies for Understanding and Beginning the Problem
Researching Information
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- IDL 2.1a The Scholarly and Cultural Record
- IDL 2.1b Defining Information 2
- IDL 2.2b Understanding different kinds of information (Journal Articles)
- IDL 2.4a Defining an Information Need
- IDL 2.3a Accessing Information
- IDL 2.4b Developing a Search Strategy
- IDL 2.4c Documenting & Evaluating the Search Strategy
- COM 3.3a Conducting Research for Essays
- COM 3.3b Conducting Research for Reports and Proposals
Evaluating Sources
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- CT 2.2a Argument Spheres
- IDL 3.1a Critically Evaluating Information
- IDL 3.1b Critically Evaluating Web Resources
- IDL 3.1c Critically Evaluating Wikipedia
Deciding to use information
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- IDL 3.2a Establishing Relevance
- IDL 3.2b Establishing Relevance
- IDL 3.4a Processing and Coding: Step 1 and 2
- IDL 3.4b Processing and Coding: Step 3
Thinking critically about information & ideas
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- PSS 4.1a Seeking Different Perspectives
- CT 3.2a Common Fallacies
- CT 4.1a Claims & Evidence
- CT 4.2a Identifying Biases and Assumptions 1
- CT 4.2b Identifying Biases and Assumptions 2
- CT 4.2c Identifying Biases and Assumptions 3
Incorporating Sources
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- IDL 4.3a Incorporating Sources
- IDL 4.3b Incorporating Sources: Quotes
- IDL 4.3c Paraphrasing & Summarising
Referencing Sources
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- IDL 4.1a Avoiding Plagiarism
- IDL 4.2a Referencing and Attributing Sources
- IDL 4.4a Referencing Software
- IDL 4.4b Mendeley
- IDL 4.4c Zotero
- IDL 4.4d EndNote
Generating ideas
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- PSS 3.3a Using Specialised Knowledge
- PSS 3.4a Problem-solving with Special Cases
- PSS 4.1b Learning from Other People
- PSS 4.2a Applying forms of Reasoning & Thinking
- PSS 4.2b Questioning Assumptions & Considering Alternatives
- PSS 4.3a Using Creative Strategies
- CT 3.4a Applying Systems Thinking
- CT 3.4b Applying Systems Thinking Expert Video
Evaluating Solutions
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- CT 4.3a Using Critical Thinking to Evaluate Arguments
- CT 4.3b Using Critical Thinking to Evaluate Arguments
- PSS 4.4a Evaluating Solutions
- PSS 4.4b Strategies for Evaluating Solutions
Writing & Editing
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- PSS 5.1a Communicating solutions in academic contexts
- PSS 5.1b Communicating Solutions in Written & Oral Form
- COM 4.2c Coherence & Cohesion
- COM 4.3a Polishing and Refining Essays
- COM 4.3b Polishing and Refining Reports & Proposals
- COM 4.3d Editing for Language
- COM 4.4a Formatting & Proofreading Written Assignments for Submission
Visual Presentation
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- COM 4.3c Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments
- COM 5.3a Preparing Visual Aids
Copyright
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- IDL 5.1a Copyright
- IDL 5.1b Creative Commons Licensing
Auto Summary
The "Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone" course is an essential offering in the realm of Personal Development, specifically tailored for students aspiring to thrive in undergraduate studies at English-speaking universities. This course, presented by Coursera, delves into the foundational values and expectations of academic culture, equipping learners with practical strategies to excel in their academic endeavors. A key highlight of this course is the Capstone Project, where students will synthesize the academic knowledge and skills acquired from preceding modules to tackle a complex, real-world problem related to their field of interest. Participants will engage in comprehensive research, develop innovative solutions, and present their findings through both written and multimedia formats. Throughout the course, learners will: - Master idea generation and research techniques. - Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Hone their ability to communicate effectively in academic contexts. With a substantial duration of 4020 minutes, this foundational-level course is accessible through different subscription plans, including Starter and Professional options. It is ideally suited for individuals eager to enhance their academic skills and succeed in a university environment.
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