Personal Study Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/504/8127
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
48 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know how to locate, retrieve and store information.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Locate written reference sources relevant to given subjects and/or topics using standard classification systems.
  • 1.2
    Create written notes from given sources in different formats.
  • 1.3
    Use browsers and public search engines to retrieve information.
  • 1.4
    Set up electronic filing systems to enable:
    a) location of information
    b) retrieval of information
    c) transfer of information.
2

Be able to respond to written materials.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Use skimming and scanning techniques to find information relevant to a given topic.
  • 2.2
    Make an accurate and organised summary of the main points extracted from the material.
3

Be able to produce written materials for specific purposes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Produce written work using standard punctuation and accurate spelling with no major grammatical errors.
  • 3.2
    Plan ideas in a clearly structured, sequenced and paragraphed written form.
  • 3.3
    Present ideas in a clearly structured, sequenced and paragraphed written form.
  • 3.4
    Produce a bibliography and reference source within the scope of the work set.
4

Use IT applications to enhance own learning.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Use IT functions to edit, organise and integrate information from different sources.
  • 4.2
    Use word processing and/or spreadsheet programmes to present information clearly.
  • 4.3
    Use e-mail effectively to communicate with others.
5

Be able to make contributions in individual and group discussions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Give and obtain information in different situations.
  • 5.2
    Make contributions that build on the contributions of others.
  • 5.3
    Demonstrate effective listening skills and sensitivity to others' opinions.
  • 5.4
    Respond to questions resulting from own contributions to discussion.