BR1111 - Introduction to Academic Skills

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Available to Tertiary Access students only

Students will gain and develop the academic knowledge and abilities to be able to actively and effectively participate within an array of academic contexts both on personal and University levels.

Learning Outcomes

• examine and utilise personal study methods and a preferred learning style to enhance effectiveness within the academic context;
• develop academic note-taking, reading, listening, speaking, writing and research skills;
• locate information via the library search and internet usuage;
• utilise computer skills for academic presentations;
• reference correctly as per academic conventions.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Face to face teaching (Classes will be held from 9am-5pm over consecutive days during the beginning and the middle of semester.)
Coord/Lect:	Ms Lynette Mackay.
Contact hours:	35 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (50%); on-line discussions and short assignments (50%).
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect:	Ms Lynette Mackay.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	assignments (50%); on-line discussions and short assignments (50%).
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Face to face teaching (Classes will be held 9am-5pm over consecutive days during the beginning and the middle of semester)
Coord/Lect:	Ms Lynette Mackay.
Contact hours:	35 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (50%); on-line discussions and short assignments (50%).
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coordinator:	Ms Lynette Mackay
Lecturer:	Ms Emma Ignjic.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	assignments (50%); on-line discussions and short assignments (50%).
Cairns, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Face to face teaching (Classes will be held 9am-5pm over consecutive days during the beginning and the middle of semester)
Coordinator:	Ms Lynette Mackay, Ms Emma Ignjic
Lecturer:	jc153816.
Contact hours:	35 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (50%); on-line discussions and short assignments (50%).
Cairns, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Face to face teaching (Classes will be held 9am-5pm over consecutive days during the beginning and the middle of semester)
Coord/Lect:	Ms Lynette Mackay, Ms Emma Ignjic.
Contact hours:	35 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	quizzes or tests (50%); on-line discussions and short assignments (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.