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 this course, you will learn how to develop your Information & Digital Literacy Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to:
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Academic Skills for University Success
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Nivel principiante
Aprox. 37 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Chino (simplificado), Italiano, Vietnamita, Coreano, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Turco (Turkish), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
Resultados profesionales del estudiante
40%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
40%
consiguió un aumento de sueldo o ascenso
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100 % en línea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Fechas límite flexibles
Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.
Nivel principiante
Aprox. 37 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Chino (simplificado), Italiano, Vietnamita, Coreano, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Turco (Turkish), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
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Universidad de Sidney
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
8 horas para completar
Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University
After this module you will be able to (1). Understand the structure and expectations of the course (2). Understand expectations about information and digital literacy within academic culture (3). Articulate the skills & dispositions needed to function effectively in the digital space (4). Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding the access and use of information
8 horas para completar
7 videos (Total 44 minutos), 9 lecturas, 8 cuestionarios
7 videos
1.1a Welcome and Course Information4m
1.1b Introduction to Example Essay Question4m
1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture11m
1.2b Introduction to Digital Literacy8m
1.3 Survival Skills for University4m
1.4 Academic Integrity8m
9 lecturas
Information & Digital Literacy Overview & Learning Outcomes10m
Information & Digital Literacy Assessment Overview10m
Summative Peer Assessment10m
Glossary of Terms10m
Acknowledgements10m
1.1 Learning Outcomes10m
1.2 Learning Outcomes10m
1.3 Learning Outcomes10m
1.4 Learning Outcomes10m
6 ejercicios de práctica
1.1 Practice Quiz30m
1.2 Practice Quiz30m
1.3 Practice Quiz30m
1.4 Practice Quiz30m
Summative Quiz - Module 130m
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 130m
7 horas para completar
Defining, Accessing & Searching for Information
After this module you will be able to (1). Define the characteristics of different kinds of information (2). Know where to look for information from various sources (3). Develop a search strategy and filter large numbers of search results effectively (4). Document and evaluate your search strategy
7 horas para completar
9 videos (Total 52 minutos), 7 lecturas, 8 cuestionarios
9 videos
2.1b Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources7m
2.1c Discipline Specific Information3m
2.2a Common Information Sources at University5m
2.2b Characteristics of Journal Articles6m
2.3 Accessing Information (Experts)3m
2.4a Defining an Information Need7m
2.4b Developing a Search Strategy5m
2.4c Documenting and Evaluating the Search Strategy6m
7 lecturas
2.1 Learning Outcomes10m
2.1b Information Types by Field10m
2.2 Learning Outcomes10m
2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Humanities10m
2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Sciences10m
2.3 Learning Outcomes10m
2.4 Learning Outcomes10m
6 ejercicios de práctica
2.1 Practice Quiz30m
2.2 Practice Quiz30m
2.3 Practice Quiz30m
2.4 Practice Quiz30m
Summative Quiz - Module 215m
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 21m
7 horas para completar
Critically Evaluating, Filtering & Managing Information
After this module you will be able to (1). Apply criteria to critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context (2). Identify the factors that make a web resource reliable (3). Filter information effectively (4). Use file-naming conventions and appropriate software to effectively organize and store information
7 horas para completar
9 videos (Total 54 minutos), 6 lecturas, 8 cuestionarios
9 videos
3.1b Critically Evaluating Web Resources5m
3.1c Critically Evaluating Wikipedia (Screencast)6m
3.2a Establishing Relevance7m
3.2b Establishing Relevance5m
3.3a Managing Information: Files6m
3.3b Managing Information: Folders2m
3.4a Processing and Coding: Steps 1 and 27m
3.4b Processing and Coding: Step 34m
6 lecturas
3.1 Learning Outcomes10m
3.2 Learning Outcomes10m
3.2b Supplementary Academic Articles10m
3.3 Learning Outcomes10m
3.3b Guides to File-naming Conventions and Folder Hierarchies10m
3.4 Learning Outcomes10m
6 ejercicios de práctica
3.1 Practice Quiz30m
3.2 Practice Quiz30m
3.3 Practice Quiz30m
3.4 Practice Quiz30m
Summative - Module 330m
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 330m
7 horas para completar
Referencing, Incorporating Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism
After this module you will be able to (1). Understand the consequences of plagiarism in the academic context (2). Use referencing conventions to appropriately cite a variety of information sources and avoid plagiarism (3). Understand how to incorportate ideas from sources into your work (4). Be familiar with different referencing software and evaluate it for your own purposes
7 horas para completar
9 videos (Total 56 minutos), 5 lecturas, 7 cuestionarios
9 videos
4.2 Referencing & Attributing Resources6m
4.3a Incorporating Sources3m
4.3b Incorporating Sources: Quotes9m
4.3c Paraphrasing and Summarising9m
4.4a Referencing Software4m
4.4b Mendeley3m
4.4c Zotero4m
4.4d EndNote3m
5 lecturas
4.1 Learning Outcomes10m
4.2 Learning Outcomes10m
4.3 Learning Outcomes10m
4.4 Learning Outcomes10m
4.4a Referencing Software10m
5 ejercicios de práctica
4.1 Practice Quiz30m
4.2 Practice Quiz30m
4.3 Practice Quiz30m
Summative - Module 430m
Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 430m
Reseñas
Principales reseñas sobre INFORMATION & DIGITAL LITERACY FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS
por AJ5 de ene. de 2021
Everyone enrolled or planning to enrol for their studies at a university must take this wonderful course. It is an amazing course highlighting all the most important academic needs of students.
por S20 de jul. de 2020
This course was really very amazing. Through this course I learned a lot. I became familiar with the things which I did not know before. Thank you coursera for offering such amazing course.
por ND5 de jun. de 2020
This course providing many knowledge and skills necessary for me. I improve a lot about thinking and choose some method useful with my major.\n\nThank you who make this course.
por SK2 de may. de 2020
Comment : about testing, it have some error when submit. Thanks for a good course : Content, instructors, and slide.\n\nThanks so much and please take care yourself and team.
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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