The main emphasis will be on online practicals to practice skills. Online debates will use Blackboard or Skype conference call facility

Note taking, revision and exam technique. Time management and organisation. Team work skills. Research and reading skills, finding appropriate resources, referencing using a bibliographical database. Presentation, report writing, debating skills. Ethics. Setting personal goals and reflection skills.

Cottrell, S. (2008). The Study Skill Handbook (3rd Edition). Palgrave ISBN 9780230573055
http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study//index.asp

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Library and On-line resources (Ebrary)
Blackboard and Skype
PC with internet access, note resources need to be available at home or in the workplace

COURSEWORK weighted at 100%

A RESEARCH RPT weighted at 50%. A Portfolio weighted at 50%.

Part A
A series of on-line debates which form the basis of an individual research report of 1,000 approximately (50%) - Learning Outcome 1

Part B
A reflective portfolio report of approximately 1,500 words which will include personal goals, reflection and strategies for success (50%) - Learning Outcome 2