Uniskills
September 6th, 2007 by scottmcdonald
Who are these course for?
These are for students enrolled in VU degrees or higher awards. They are for both new students to the university and for students who have been at university for a while but who still feel unsure about some of the academic expectations. Usually we divide the students into Faculty groupings and separate undergraduate students from postgraduate students.
What are the aims of these courses?
To make explicit the skills required to be successful at university.
- To assist the transition to higher education from a wide range of student backgrounds.
- To acknowledge the experiences that students bring with them to higher education.
- To make explicit the meaning of academic writing.
- To assist students with a range of strategies to help cope with university life.
What will I study?
The timetable will be developed in conjunction with the participants of Uniskills. In the past the program has focused on how to tackle different types of assessment, in particular different writing styles. There are often questions and discussion around plagiarism, referencing and finding appropriate academic sources. For the new students the program tends to concentrate more on how to get the most out of lectures and tutorials.
When can I start?
Uniskills usually runs at Footscray Park in the week before Semester 1 starts (February) and in the week before Semester 2 starts (July).
How do I apply?
You need to register for Uniskills. This can be done in person by coming to Student Learning Services Reception, Level 3, Building M, Footscray Park Campus or by using the phone number or email address below.
The Student Learning Unit reception: 9919 4744, otherwise email studentlearning@vu.edu.au .
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