studying at the university of adelaide expectations & roles faculty of arts
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Studying at the University of AdelaideExpectations & Roles
Faculty of Arts
About <the Course>
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Welcome
• <Name of course>– <Outcome>– <Outcome>– <Outcome>– <Outcome>– <Outcome>
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Lecturing & Tutoring Staff
<names of staff><contact details><email:…>
<names of staff><contact details><email:…>
<names of staff><contact details><email:…>
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Course organisation
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<name of course>
Outline of course– How the course is structured:
• Face to face• Online component
Course Content <found in “ … “>– Readings– Lecture notes– Lecture recordings– Assessments
NB. There is an expectation that students will go online at least once per week, & prepare for lectures & tutorials.
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Face to Face
• <lectures>• <tutorials>• etc
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MyUni: online component
• Entry point• Navigation
– Contacts– Course Outline– Course Content– Resources– Recordings of Lectures– Assessments– Discussion Board– Emails– My Grades
Access to your MyUni course is via MyUni
Assessments
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Assessments
Where to find information about each assignment:• <Assessment 1> • <Assessment 2>• Etc.
Due Dates: 1. <insert due date>2. <insert due date>3. Etc.
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How to submit your online assessments
Students are expected to submit their assignments by the due date.
Guide to submitting assignments online: • Assignments -
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/tutorials/content/Assignment-Submit-an-Assignment--as-a-student-.html
• Turnitin Assignments - http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/tutorials/content/Turnitin-Submitting-a-Turnitin-Assignment-as-a-Student.html
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Problems with submitting your assignments online
A student IT problem: • If you have an IT problem
you need to log a job with MyUni Support giving details of the problem e.g. take screen shots of the process: [email protected]
• Ph: 8313 3000 option 3
• <identify what students should do – inline with the university’s proposed “Online Assessment Guidelines” – see notes>
A University of Adelaide systems issue:• If there is an unplanned
university IT outrage for an hour during the last 24 hours of the due date and time you will be given an automatic 24 hr. extension with no penalties <proposed - chekc>
• If there is an unplanned outrage of 10 minutes in the last hour of the due date and time you will be given an automatic 24 hr. extension <proposed policy - check>
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Late Submissions
Penalties:• Up to one day late
< ? >• Each day
thereafter < ? >• One week late
< ? > • Later than 1 week
< ? >
<please adjust for your course>
Extensions
Students may apply for extensions for assignments on medical or compassionate grounds, or in the event of extenuating circumstances :• Contact …<name> as
soon as possible – before the due date (see the link below for details)
• Complete an Extension Application Form
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/mod_arrange.html
Participation inDiscussion Forums
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Participation in Discussion Forums<Details of Discussion Forum here – include information about assessments – see next slide as example>Information on how to post to a discussion board:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/staff/resources/tutorials/content/Discussion-Board-Create-a-Thread.html
Expectations• Participation• Learning outcomes (How the student participation is
marked)
• Language• Feedback• Netiquette
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Example rubric for discussion board assessment
Course & Assessment questions: Q&A Discussion
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Questions & AnswersDiscussion Board: Q & A This is where you can ask questions about the course and assessments and find answers. You are encouraged to respond to other students’ enquiries.• Expectations of Students:
– Check the Q & A Discussion Board for answers– Students are expected to post their questions in the forum. – Questions about the course or assessments will not be
answered via email
• Teaching Staff: – <I will be checking the Q & A discussion board on Tuesdays
and Thursdays to answer any questions>
Do not post questions of a personal matter on the discussion forum.
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Netiquette
Netiquette is about the socially accepted conventions of network communications:
• Be courteous and considerate in what you write online – it is there for a long time
• Be respectful of others• Share your knowledge• Be aware that anonymous posts can still be
identified by the system
Learning Support
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University Library
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/
General Libguides: http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/home
Data Bases: http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/databases There are library guides for the Faculty of Arts:http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/cat.php?cid=32316
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Academic Writing: The Writing CentreThe Writing Centre is a ‘Drop-in Service’ and is there to help you with your academic writing.http://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/
– Level 3 East, Hub Central
There are lots of online resources to help you with your assignments:• Learning Guides• Referencing Guides• EndNote Assistance• Academic Learning Resources• Understanding and analysing assignment questions• Structuring and focusing your writing• Developing critical analysis
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Academic Skills: Faculty of Arts
If you are having difficulty with your study contact:[email protected]
Study & Academic SupportIn your MyUni course you will find a series of tutorials to help you prepare for the requirements in Arts.
You will find information that covers the key skills that all students are assessed on:• Academic skills • Research and critical reading• Essay writing• Referencing• Key grammar issues in Arts assignments• How to take your essay to the next level
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English for Uni
For students who are learners of English as an additional language:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/english-for-uni/
Aims to make difficult grammar and academic writing concepts easier to understand:• Articles• Oral presentation skills• The passive voice• Essay writing
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The Maths Learning CentreThe MLC exists to help students succeed in learning and using the maths they need for university, including statistics.http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/
• Drop-in to the MLC – no need for an appointment– Level 3 East, Hub Central
• Resources by course – http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/resources/
• Self-paced Maths Bridging course– http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/bridging/
• Seminars and workshops– http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/seminars/
Academic Integrity
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Academic IntegrityThe University of Adelaide’s Academic Honesty Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/
Please ensure that the work you submit is your own and that content and ideas of others are appropriately acknowledged and referenced:
• By submitting your work for assessment: – you are certifying that the work is your own and – that all cited works are acknowledged
• Turnitin: identifies suspected plagiarism
• Avoiding Plagiarism: the following guide will help you to acknowledge cited works in your assignments: http
://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/articulate/avoidingPlagiarism/player.html
• Penalties apply (see policy link above)
Student Support & Resources
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‘Digital Toolkit’ MyUni course (name may change)
From 2015 all students will be enrolled in the ‘Student Toolkit’. You will see it on your list of MyUni courses.
The toolkit contains information on the use of a range of technologies:• Google Docs - for group assignments• Managing bookmarks across multiple devices• Managing your online identity
– Keep on track– Keep safe
• Creative Commons resources– Finding and using material such as music, image and
videos
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Getting HELP in the Faculty of Arts
We want you to succeed and enjoy your study
If you are going to be away for a while, or you are sick and can’t come in to the university, please let us know. • Contact ……….
Arts First Year Students supportWednesdays Arts Study Skills Support• Drop into the Writing Centre:
– 11.00 am – 4.00 pm (no need for an appointment)
• Email us: [email protected] • Visit: http://www.hss.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/new/first-year
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MyUni SupportMyUni Information for Students: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/
MyUni Support:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/tutorials/
MyUni Student Help Site: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/
– MyUni Tutorials– MyUni Troubleshooting
MyUni Support (8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday) Email: [email protected]
MyUni enquiries:– Phone 831 33000– You will need your name & contact information including your
course ID
Enjoy your study
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