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 this course, you will learn how to develop your Information & Digital Literacy Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Access and search for information efficiently and effectively using a variety of digital tools.
2. Critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context.
3. Filter, manage and organize information from a wide variety of sources for use in academic study.
4. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding the access and use of information.
5. Understand how to use digital tools for referencing and attribution in order to avoid plagiarism.
6. Understand how to disseminate and communicate information in a professional way, including managing digital identity and building networks for learning and research.
本课程是 Academic Skills for University Success 专项课程 专项课程的一部分
Information & Digital Literacy for University Success
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1Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University
After this module you will be able to (1). Understand the structure and expectations of the course (2). Understand expectations about information and digital literacy within academic culture (3). Articulate the skills & dispositions needed to function effectively in the digital space (4). Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding the access and use of information
7 个视频 （总计 44 分钟）, 9 个阅读材料, 8 个测验
7 个视频
1.1a Welcome and Course Information4分钟
1.1b Introduction to Example Essay Question4分钟
1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture11分钟
1.2b Introduction to Digital Literacy8分钟
1.3 Survival Skills for University4分钟
1.4 Academic Integrity8分钟
9 个阅读材料
Information & Digital Literacy Overview & Learning Outcomes10分钟
Information & Digital Literacy Assessment Overview10分钟
Summative Peer Assessment10分钟
Glossary of Terms10分钟
Acknowledgements10分钟
1.1 Learning Outcomes10分钟
1.2 Learning Outcomes10分钟
1.3 Learning Outcomes10分钟
1.4 Learning Outcomes10分钟
6 个练习
1.1 Practice Quiz6分钟
1.2 Practice Quiz6分钟
1.3 Practice Quiz6分钟
1.4 Practice Quiz6分钟
Summative Quiz - Module 110分钟
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 12分钟
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2Defining, Accessing & Searching for Information
After this module you will be able to (1). Define the characteristics of different kinds of information (2). Know where to look for information from various sources (3). Develop a search strategy and filter large numbers of search results effectively (4). Document and evaluate your search strategy
9 个视频 （总计 52 分钟）, 7 个阅读材料, 8 个测验
9 个视频
2.1b Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources7分钟
2.1c Discipline Specific Information3分钟
2.2a Common Information Sources at University5分钟
2.2b Characteristics of Journal Articles6分钟
2.3 Accessing Information (Experts)3分钟
2.4a Defining an Information Need7分钟
2.4b Developing a Search Strategy5分钟
2.4c Documenting and Evaluating the Search Strategy6分钟
7 个阅读材料
2.1 Learning Outcomes10分钟
2.1b Information Types by Field10分钟
2.2 Learning Outcomes10分钟
2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Humanities10分钟
2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Sciences10分钟
2.3 Learning Outcomes10分钟
2.4 Learning Outcomes10分钟
6 个练习
2.1 Practice Quiz6分钟
2.2 Practice Quiz6分钟
2.3 Practice Quiz6分钟
2.4 Practice Quiz8分钟
Summative Quiz - Module 215分钟
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 21分钟
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3Critically Evaluating, Filtering & Managing Information
After this module you will be able to (1). Apply criteria to critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context (2). Identify the factors that make a web resource reliable (3). Filter information effectively (4). Use file-naming conventions and appropriate software to effectively organize and store information
9 个视频 （总计 54 分钟）, 6 个阅读材料, 8 个测验
9 个视频
3.1b Critically Evaluating Web Resources5分钟
3.1c Critically Evaluating Wikipedia (Screencast)6分钟
3.2a Establishing Relevance7分钟
3.2b Establishing Relevance5分钟
3.3a Managing Information: Files6分钟
3.3b Managing Information: Folders2分钟
3.4a Processing and Coding: Steps 1 and 27分钟
3.4b Processing and Coding: Step 34分钟
6 个阅读材料
3.1 Learning Outcomes10分钟
3.2 Learning Outcomes10分钟
3.2b Supplementary Academic Articles10分钟
3.3 Learning Outcomes10分钟
3.3b Guides to File-naming Conventions and Folder Hierarchies10分钟
3.4 Learning Outcomes10分钟
6 个练习
3.1 Practice Quiz6分钟
3.2 Practice Quiz6分钟
3.3 Practice Quiz6分钟
3.4 Practice Quiz8分钟
Summative - Module 316分钟
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 32分钟
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4Referencing, Incorporating Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism
After this module you will be able to (1). Understand the consequences of plagiarism in the academic context (2). Use referencing conventions to appropriately cite a variety of information sources and avoid plagiarism (3). Understand how to incorportate ideas from sources into your work (4). Be familiar with different referencing software and evaluate it for your own purposes
9 个视频 （总计 56 分钟）, 5 个阅读材料, 7 个测验
9 个视频
4.2 Referencing & Attributing Resources6分钟
4.3a Incorporating Sources3分钟
4.3b Incorporating Sources: Quotes9分钟
4.3c Paraphrasing and Summarising9分钟
4.4a Referencing Software4分钟
4.4b Mendeley3分钟
4.4c Zotero4分钟
4.4d EndNote3分钟
5 个阅读材料
4.1 Learning Outcomes10分钟
4.2 Learning Outcomes10分钟
4.3 Learning Outcomes10分钟
4.4 Learning Outcomes10分钟
4.4a Referencing Software10分钟
5 个练习
4.1 Practice Quiz6分钟
4.2 Practice Quiz6分钟
4.3 Practice Quiz6分钟
Summative - Module 420分钟
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 42分钟
讲师
Katherine Olston
Deputy Director (Digital Learning)University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching
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关于 Academic Skills for University Success 专项课程
Develop skills in information & digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication.
This Specialization is a high-level academic skills course designed to increase your level of academic preparedness prior to commencement of your studies in an English-medium 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.
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