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:
Ce cours fait partie de la Spécialisation Academic Skills for University Success
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Spécialisation Academic Skills for University SuccessUniversité de SydneyÀ propos de ce cours
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Niveau débutant
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8 heures pour terminer
Introduction 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
8 heures pour terminer
7 vidéos (Total 44 min), 9 lectures, 8 quiz
7 vidéos
1.1a Welcome and Course Information4 min
1.1b Introduction to Example Essay Question4 min
1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture11 min
1.2b Introduction to Digital Literacy8 min
1.3 Survival Skills for University4 min
1.4 Academic Integrity8 min
9 lectures
Information & Digital Literacy Overview & Learning Outcomes10 min
Information & Digital Literacy Assessment Overview10 min
Summative Peer Assessment10 min
Glossary of Terms10 min
Acknowledgements10 min
1.1 Learning Outcomes10 min
1.2 Learning Outcomes10 min
1.3 Learning Outcomes10 min
1.4 Learning Outcomes10 min
6 exercices pour s'entraîner
1.1 Practice Quiz30 min
1.2 Practice Quiz30 min
1.3 Practice Quiz30 min
1.4 Practice Quiz30 min
Summative Quiz - Module 130 min
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 130 min
7 heures pour terminer
Defining, 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
7 heures pour terminer
9 vidéos (Total 52 min), 7 lectures, 8 quiz
9 vidéos
2.1b Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources7 min
2.1c Discipline Specific Information3 min
2.2a Common Information Sources at University5 min
2.2b Characteristics of Journal Articles6 min
2.3 Accessing Information (Experts)3 min
2.4a Defining an Information Need7 min
2.4b Developing a Search Strategy5 min
2.4c Documenting and Evaluating the Search Strategy6 min
7 lectures
2.1 Learning Outcomes10 min
2.1b Information Types by Field10 min
2.2 Learning Outcomes10 min
2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Humanities10 min
2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Sciences10 min
2.3 Learning Outcomes10 min
2.4 Learning Outcomes10 min
6 exercices pour s'entraîner
2.1 Practice Quiz30 min
2.2 Practice Quiz30 min
2.3 Practice Quiz30 min
2.4 Practice Quiz30 min
Summative Quiz - Module 215 min
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 21 min
7 heures pour terminer
Critically 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
7 heures pour terminer
9 vidéos (Total 54 min), 6 lectures, 8 quiz
9 vidéos
3.1b Critically Evaluating Web Resources5 min
3.1c Critically Evaluating Wikipedia (Screencast)6 min
3.2a Establishing Relevance7 min
3.2b Establishing Relevance5 min
3.3a Managing Information: Files6 min
3.3b Managing Information: Folders2 min
3.4a Processing and Coding: Steps 1 and 27 min
3.4b Processing and Coding: Step 34 min
6 lectures
3.1 Learning Outcomes10 min
3.2 Learning Outcomes10 min
3.2b Supplementary Academic Articles10 min
3.3 Learning Outcomes10 min
3.3b Guides to File-naming Conventions and Folder Hierarchies10 min
3.4 Learning Outcomes10 min
6 exercices pour s'entraîner
3.1 Practice Quiz30 min
3.2 Practice Quiz30 min
3.3 Practice Quiz30 min
3.4 Practice Quiz30 min
Summative - Module 330 min
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 330 min
7 heures pour terminer
Referencing, 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
7 heures pour terminer
9 vidéos (Total 56 min), 5 lectures, 7 quiz
9 vidéos
4.1 Avoiding Plagiarism10 min
4.2 Referencing & Attributing Resources6 min
4.3a Incorporating Sources3 min
4.3b Incorporating Sources: Quotes9 min
4.3c Paraphrasing and Summarising9 min
4.4a Referencing Software4 min
4.4b Mendeley3 min
4.4c Zotero4 min
4.4d EndNote3 min
5 lectures
4.1 Learning Outcomes10 min
4.2 Learning Outcomes10 min
4.3 Learning Outcomes10 min
4.4 Learning Outcomes10 min
4.4a Referencing Software10 min
5 exercices pour s'entraîner
4.1 Practice Quiz30 min
4.2 Practice Quiz30 min
4.3 Practice Quiz30 min
Summative - Module 430 min
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 430 min
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Meilleurs avis pour INFORMATION & DIGITAL LITERACY FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS
par S20 juil. 2020
This course was really very amazing. Through this course I learned a lot. I became familiar with the things which I did not know before. Thank you coursera for offering such amazing course.
par SK2 mai 2020
Comment : about testing, it have some error when submit. Thanks for a good course : Content, instructors, and slide.\n\nThanks so much and please take care yourself and team.
par BW17 mars 2020
I find this module not easy as this is my first to do intense referencing and digital literacy was my weakness. Thank you for the accumulated knowledge you have passed to me.
par MM18 déc. 2018
This course taught me skills I had either forgotten about or needed to learn. I am thankful for taking it and recommend it to anyone who is entering university.
À propos du Spécialisation Academic Skills for University Success
Develop skills in information & digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication.
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