Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Academic Skills for University Success

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Programa Especializado - Academic Skills for University SuccessUniversidad de Sidney

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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. 
In the Capstone Project, you will apply the academic knowledge and skills you have learnt throughout courses 1-4 to research, write and present a project proposal that addresses a complex, real-world problem related to your field of interest and/or future study. After completing this course, you will be able to:

Apply a range of idea generation techniques 
Apply research strategies to search, collect, select, process, and cite information
Use the research process to develop and critically analyse ideas 
Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate and analyse ideas and evidence
Use problem-solving skills to identify gaps in knowledge and define issues 
Develop creative and innovative solutions to real-world problems
Use appropriate academic genres for written texts and multi-media presentations
Use written and oral skills to communicate ideas effectively for academic contexts

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Aprox. 32 horas para completar

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Subtítulos: Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)

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Programa Especializado - Academic Skills for University Success

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Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Aprox. 32 horas para completar

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Subtítulos: Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)

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Universidad de Sidney

Our excellence in research and teaching makes the University of Sydney one of the top universities in Australia and highly ranked among the best universities in the world. In 2020, we were ranked second in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings, and first in Australia in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Semana

Semana 1

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

Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!1m

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

Semana

Semana 2

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

2.1a Searching for, Evaluating & Using Information for the Capstone5m

2.2a Writing a Background Paragraph6m

2 lecturas

Processing and Coding1m

Stage 2 - Step by step example10m

Semana

Semana 3

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 videos

3.1a Defining the Desired State4m

3.2a Evaluating the Actions6m

2 lecturas

Stage 3 - Step by step example10m

Stage 4 and 5 - Step by step example10m

Semana

Semana 4

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

4.1a Big Picture & SMART goals4m

4.2a Action Plans3m

4.3a Participants & Resources4m

4.4a Titles & Refining and Polishing3m

1 lectura

Stages 6 and 7 - Step by step example15m

Semana

Semana 5

4 horas para completar

Plan, write, and produce the video presentation

This module relates to Stage 8 of your Capstone project. Use the resources here to help you plan, develop and produce your video! Good luck!

4 horas para completar

6 videos (Total 26 minutos), 1 lectura, 2 cuestionarios

6 videos

5.1a Introduction to the Video Presentation4m

5.2a Creating the Storyboard3m

5.2b Writing the Script4m

5.3a Preparing & Recording the Script6m

Video Example 2 - Gateways For Girls3m

Video Example One - Early Career Teachers3m

1 lectura

Storyboard template10m

Semana

Semana 6

2 horas para completar

Final Submission of Assessment

2 horas para completar

Semana

Semana 7

7 horas para completar

RESOURCES - Optional

This module is for the resources from the other courses you have studied. There is no new, or extra, material here. You do not have to watch any of this material.

7 horas para completar

62 videos (Total 396 minutos), 1 lectura

62 videos

The Resources Section1m

PSS 2.1a Defining Problems3m

PSS 2.3a Analytical Tasks4m

PSS 2.3b Analytical Problems7m

PSS 3.2a Starting With What You Know5m

PSS 3.1a Understanding the Problem6m

PSS 3.1b Strategies for Understanding and Beginning the Problem5m

IDL 2.1a The Scholarly and Cultural Record5m

IDL 2.1b Defining Information 27m

IDL 2.2b Understanding different kids of information (Journal Articles)6m

IDL 2.4a Defining an Information Need7m

IDL 2.3a Accessing Information3m

IDL 2.4b Developing a Search Strategy5m

IDL 2.4c Documenting & Evaluating the Search Strategy6m

COM 3.3a Conducting Research for Essays7m

COM 3.3b Conducting Research for Reports and Proposals4m

CT 2.2a Argument Spheres7m

IDL 3.1a Critically Evaluating Information7m

IDL 3.1b Critically Evaluating Web Resources5m

IDL 3.1c Critically Evaluating Wikipedia6m

IDL 3.2a Establishing Relevance7m

IDL 3.2b Establishing Relevance5m

IDL 3.4a Processing and Coding: Step 1 and 27m

IDL 3.4b Processing and Coding: Step 34m

PSS 4.1a Seeking Different Perspectives5m

CT 3.2a Common Fallacies7m

CT 4.1a Claims & Evidence5m

CT 4.2a Identifying Biases and Assumptions 15m

CT 4.2b Identifying Biases and Assumptions 28m

CT 4.2c Identifying Biases and Assumptions 36m

IDL 4.3a Incorporating Sources3m

IDL 4.3b Incorporating Sources: Quotes9m

IDL 4.3c Paraphrasing & Summarising9m

IDL 4.1a Avoiding Plagiarism10m

IDL 4.2a Referencing and Attributing Sources6m

IDL 4.4a Referencing Software4m

IDL 4.4b Mendeley3m

IDL 4.4c Zotero4m

IDL 4.4d EndNote3m

PSS 3.3a Using Specialised Knowledge6m

PSS 3.4a Problem-solving with Special Cases4m

PSS 4.1b Learning from Other People4m

PSS 4.2a Applying forms of Reasoning & Thinking6m

PSS 4.2b Questioning Assumptions & Considering Alternatives4m

PSS 4.3a Using Creative Strategies5m

CT 3.4a Applying Systems Thinking7m

CT 3.4b Applying Systems Thinking Expert Video4m

CT 4.3a Using Critical Thinking to Evaluate Arguments6m

CT 4.3b Using Critical Thinking to Evaluate Arguments5m

PSS 4.4a Evaluating Solutions6m

PSS 4.4b Strategies for Evaluating Solutions6m

PSS 5.1a Communicating solutions in academic contexts5m

PSS 5.1b Communicating Solutions in Written & Oral Form3m

COM 4.2c Coherence & Cohesion11m

COM 4.3a Polishing and Refining Essays14m

COM 4.3b Polishing and Refining Reports & Proposals8m

COM 4.3d Editing for Language11m

COM 4.4a Formatting & Proofreading Written Assignments for Sumbission5m

COM 4.3c Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments7m

COM 5.3a Preparing Visual Aids12m

IDL 5.1a Copyright6m

IDL 5.1b Creative Commons Licensing4m

1 lectura

How to use the Resources Section10m

Acerca de Programa especializado: Academic Skills for University Success

Develop skills in information & digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication.

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Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone