SBUS1005D Introducing Academic Competencies

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module has been designed for mature students returning to education on a part-time distance learning basis. The module will assist students in developing the key study skills required to successfully complete a Diploma/Degree programme. Topics covered include: Returning to education as a mature student; learning methods and study techniques and approaches, planning and organising study, time management, reading techniques, note-taking techniques, memory techniques, principles of good essay-writing, sourcing and evaluating academic information and referencing protocol, use of library and examination techniques.

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Curricular information is subject to change

What will I learn?

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, you should be able to:

Effectively plan and organise your study time
Develop strategic note-taking skills and reading techniques
Understand and apply the key principles of plannning, structuring and writing an essay
Understand how to source and evaluate material from an academic perspective
Reference according to academic conventions

How will I learn?

Student Effort Type	Hours
Lectures	12
Specified Learning Activities	25
Autonomous Student Learning	88
Total	125

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Equivalents:
Induction & Return to Learning (HRM1001D), Induction & Return to Learning (SBUS10010)

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

Description	Timing	Open Book Exam	Component Scale	Must Pass Component	% of Final Grade
Assignment: Assignment 1 Note-Taking	Varies over the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	20
Assignment: Assignment 2 Essay Writing	Varies over the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	30
Assignment: Assignment 3 Information Literacy	Varies over the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	50

Carry forward of passed components
No

What happens if I fail?

Resit In	Terminal Exam
Spring	No

Assessment feedback

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback is provided to students on all their submitted assessment components.

Reading List

Cottrell, S. (2019) The Study Skills Handbook, 5th edn. London: Red Globe Press.

Associated Staff

Name	Role
Dr Katherine Collins	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Gerard Dooley	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Ciara Finlay	Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

When is this module offered?


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