Contents

Format

Introduction to the module and programme of study (aims, contents, etc.). Allocation to the groups for tutorial sessions and particulars of the tutorial sessions’ timetable.

Lecture

IT and Library Induction (organised centrally by the University for each course).

Practical session

Ice breaker aiming to get to know peers and staff.

Introduction to studying at university/exercises on how university differs/ may differ from school (work in groups); followed up by discussion on particulars of university learning, teaching and assessment. Info and discussion on roles of studies advisors, module coordinators, course directors, students’ representatives. Study skills self-assessment exercise followed by Q&A.

Tutorial session

Studying at university (cont.)―including exercise on “economics of failure” followed by the group discussion; outcomes of Time Management exercise and group discussion; outcomes of students assessment of their predominant learning styles followed by discussion on how to develop appropriate learning strategies; Discussion on teamworking and taskwork; introduction to peer- and self-assessment followed by Q&A.

Topics of assignment given out; allocation into posters teams (formal learning groups), rules and organisation of group work, followed by Q&A.

Tutorial session

Searching for scientific information; originality of own work vs. plagiarism; referencing (why and how).

“How do I read” exercise followed by group discussion; exercises related to technical side of referencing and originality of own writing followed by discussion and Q&A. How to prepare scientific poster: rationale and technical side; practical exercises on poster preparatory steps and designs, discussion and Q&A.

Tutorial session

Training in use of library catalogues and scientific databases.

Practical session

Scientific writing (principles, rules, examples).

Exercises related to scientific writing; formative comments on draft work (posters and individual written assignments) followed by Q&A; Skills self-re-assessment exercise.

Tutorial session

Training in a use of selected referencing software followed be student independent work in the library.

Practical session

Your course and its module components vs. future careers. Placement―what it is and its role for future careers. Professional bodies and/or learned societies.

Lecture

Discussion on careers, placement options and relevant professional topics; Working on posters (finishing touches). Revision of rules of peer- and self- assessment of individual contributions to group work in light of the minutes from poster team meeting, discussion and Q&A.

Tutorial session

Posters (presentation) session; peer-assessment of presented posters; selection of the best poster; reflection on the group work.

Tutorial session

Preparing for examinations; formats of examination papers, revision of consequences of failure, extenuating circumstances and appeals; etc.

Lecture

Feedback on the posters; feedback from the tutor and a summary of peer- feedback; comparing and contrasting feedback obtained with theoretical information on how to use feedback.

Tutorial session