FORK 1004 Course in Study Techniques
APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013
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FORK 1004 Course in Study Techniques Responsible for the course Gillian Warner-Søderholm Department Department of Communication - Culture and Languages Term According to study plan ECTS Credits 0 Language of instruction English Introduction The course is offered for new students at graduate level. Learning outcome The objective of this course is to help students to develop of their ways of learning and to look at how different study, reading and note-taking techniques can maximize success in studies at masters level. Various study tools and methods will be introduced to help students make the most of their demanding graduate studies and to help them be more structured and goal focused. These research skills will greatly assist students in completing assignments and projects as part of their masters degree programme. The course will also focus on the importance of using a proper reference system in term papers to avoid plagiarism (copying) in written exams, as copying is strictly illegal. The course also includes ideas for effective planning to help prepare masters students to manage the rigorous workload which a graduate programme entails . We will also work through examples of past exam questions to help students understand what is expected of them in exams at masters level. Prerequisites Under-graduate degree qualifying for admission to the MSc programmes Compulsory reading Collection of articles: Warner-Søderholm, Gillian et. al.. 2007. Course book in study strategies. Oslo: Handelshøyskolen BI. Handed out in class Recommended reading Books: Payne, Elaine and Lesley Whittaker. 2006. Developing essential study skills. 2nd ed. FT Prentice Hall Course outline Approaches to learning Group forming and group dynamics Motivation, recreation, self discipline and concentration Effective planning Repetition and effective revision Speed reading techniques How to make effective lecture notes Learning in groups with others Study ethics Essay writing, search for literature and reference techniques Exam formats Computer-based tools Learning process and workload The course is offered at the start of the fall semester over 8 lecture hours. Examination There is no formal exam in this course, however the course will include a group project. Examination code(s) Not applicable Examination support materials Not applicable Re-sit examination Not applicable Additional information Honor Code Academic honesty and trust are important to all of us as individuals, and represent values that are encouraged and promoted by the honor code system. This is a most significant university tradition. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the ideals of the honor code system, to which the faculty are also deeply committed. Any violation of the honor code will be dealt with in accordance with BI’s procedures for cheating. These issues are a serious matter to everyone associated with the programs at BI and are at the heart of the honor code and academic integrity. If you have any questions about your responsibilities under the honor code, please ask. |
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