Level 1 Study Skills

Study Skills aspect	ü Feel confident about? (Tick)
	Yes	No
1. Understand the University system and your part in it · are familiar with the University Undergraduate Student Handbook · have attended induction sessions · understand the Committee structures and how to become involved in University matters · are aware of the role of the Students’ Union	x
2. Understand good academic practice · know how to reference academic work · understand what is meant by plagiarism and collusion · are able to use information from many sources	x
3. Understand how to maximise benefit from teaching and learning · are developing sound study techniques · are using good time-management · are active in the learning process	x
4. Know the specific requirements of your Pathway · are familiar with pathway requirements · understand Pathway rules · know how to use the system of module choice and confirmation	x
5. Use the library and other learning resources · know the library rules · know how to access and use the learning support systems · are able to use the other learning resources appropriate to your Field	x
6. Demonstrate basic IT skills · are able to word process · are able to retrieve information from disk, CDROM, the Internet · are able to use email	x
7. Demonstrate numeracy skills specific to your Pathway · are able to collect, record and handle data · are able to interpret data in a variety of formats · are able to represent data accurately and to appropriate levels of precision	x
8. Show reading and writing skills · know how to skim read and use selective reading for academic purposes, · can spell, use punctuation and grammar appropriate to academic study · are developing techniques for note taking in lectures and from literature · are developing appropriate styles of writing for different purposes	x
9. Show speaking and listening skills · can use oral communication in a number of different contexts · can listen attentively and critically	x
10. Work with others · can contribute actively to small group work · can recognise your strengths and weaknesses in group situations · can recognise the strengths and weaknesses of others in the group	x