This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies.
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Academic Skills for University Success
Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
3 horas para completar
Introduction to the course & How to identify a real world problem
In this module, you will be introduced to the course and then begin your project proposal. You will do this firstly by choosing a community that means something to you and identifying a real world problem within that community you would like to solve. This will help you to create a project that means something to you and that you can be passionate about. Then you will brainstorm the causes and effects of that problem before finally writing out a problem statement!
3 horas para completar
8 videos (Total 26 minutos), 9 lecturas, 2 cuestionarios
8 videos
1.1a Introduction to the Capstone5m
1.1 Discussions1m
1.1 Weekly Peer Review1m
1.1 Resources1m
1.2a Identifying a Real World Problem5m
1.3a Causes & Effects4m
1.4 Writing a Problem Statement3m
9 lecturas
Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes10m
Assessment Overview2m
Stage 1 - Step by step example10m
Community Brainstorm2m
Issues Brainstorm2m
Cause & Effects Brainstorm2m
Word Storm2m
Question Map2m
Mind Map2m
5 horas para completar
Researching the Current State
This module relates to Stage 2 of your Capstone project. Use the resources here to help you search for information, collate and then use the information in order to assess and describe the current state of your issue.
5 horas para completar
2 videos (Total 12 minutos), 2 lecturas, 2 cuestionarios
2 videos
2.2a Writing a Background Paragraph6m
2 lecturas
Processing and Coding1m
Stage 2 - Step by step example10m
6 horas para completar
Solving the problem: Defining the Desired State
This module relates to Stages 3, 4 and 5 of your Capstone project. Use the resources here to help you generate ideas and then combine them with research for the desired state. You will then brainstorm possible actions you could do in order to bridge the gap between the current state of your issue, identified in Stage 2, and your desired states. You will also need to evaluate and refine those actions.
6 horas para completar
2 videos (Total 10 minutos), 2 lecturas, 3 cuestionarios
2 lecturas
Stage 3 - Step by step example10m
Stage 4 and 5 - Step by step example10m
5 horas para completar
Write the project proposal
This module relates to Stages 6 and 7 of your Capstone project. Use the resources here to help you summarise your project, create SMART goals, a detailed action plan and a list of all the participants and resources your project will require. You will also find resources on polishing and refining your proposal for submission.
5 horas para completar
4 videos (Total 17 minutos), 1 lectura, 2 cuestionarios
4 videos
4.2a Action Plans3m
4.3a Participants & Resources4m
4.4a Titles & Refining and Polishing3m
1 lectura
Stages 6 and 7 - Step by step example15m
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Universidad de Sidney
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Acerca de Programa especializado Academic Skills for University Success
Develop skills in information & digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication.
This Specialization is a high-level academic skills course designed to increase your level of academic preparedness prior to commencement of your studies in an English-medium university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture.
Preguntas Frecuentes
¿Cuándo podré acceder a las lecciones y tareas?
Una vez que te inscribes para obtener un Certificado, tendrás acceso a todos los videos, cuestionarios y tareas de programación (si corresponde). Las tareas calificadas por compañeros solo pueden enviarse y revisarse una vez que haya comenzado tu sesión. Si eliges explorar el curso sin comprarlo, es posible que no puedas acceder a determinadas tareas.
¿Qué recibiré si me suscribo a este Programa especializado?
Cuando te inscribes en un curso, obtienes acceso a todos los cursos que forman parte del Programa especializado y te darán un Certificado cuando completes el trabajo. Se añadirá tu Certificado electrónico a la página Logros. Desde allí, puedes imprimir tu Certificado o añadirlo a tu perfil de LinkedIn. Si solo quieres leer y visualizar el contenido del curso, puedes auditar el curso sin costo.
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