Study Skills for Higher Education

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Grade Descriptors

  • Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to manage and organise own study time.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Produce a personal schedule of study to accommodate own time constraints.

  • 1.2

    Devise a strategy for prioritising and organising coursework to meet deadlines

2

Know how to prepare for exams effectively

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Prepare a revision timetable for exams

  • 2.2

    Evaluate strategies to support effective revision based on own learning preferences

3

Be able to retrieve information from reliable sources.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Retrieve information from a range of reliable written sources using a range of reading skills.

  • 3.2

    Scan source material, evaluating information to create accurate and detailed notes to suit purpose.

  • 3.3

    Demonstrate the use of a recognised referencing system for retrieved information.

4

Present information using a range of approaches.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Present information using different formats for academic purposes.

    This must include academic speaking.