This course is open to all incoming undergraduates at the University of Nottingham. It is run by the School of Education.
Aims and objectives
This course will give students the opportunity to learn and refine the academic skills they will require in their academic discipline in order to more effectively engage in the learning processes and enhance their learning experience. The course will encourage research and critical reading skills, and train vital writing and oral presentation skills with a view to the production of a purposeful research project.
For instance, you will develop skills to
research and structure an essay
construct an argument and support it with appropriately cited evidence
develop and make good use of your own academic ‘voice’
work with academic integrity
use appropriate academic language and style
You will receive constructive feedback on the work you produce for this course.
Process
Tutor input, individual and group work and peer collaboration, discussions, writing practice and feedback, engaging with examples of writing in your academic discipline
Who should attend
Undergraduate students who want to boost their skills in effective academic work and successful communication.