Studying at the University of Adelaide Expectations & Roles Faculty of Arts

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Lecturing & Tutoring Staff Etc… University of Adelaide4

Course organisation University of Adelaide5

Outline of course – How the course is structured: Face to face Online component Course Content – 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. University of Adelaide6

Face to Face etc University of Adelaide7

MyUni: online component Entry point Navigation – Contacts – Course Outline – Course Content – Resources – Recordings of Lectures – Assessments – Discussion Board – s – My Grades Access to your MyUni course is via MyUni University of Adelaide8

Assessments University of Adelaide9

Assessments Where to find information about each assignment: Etc. Due Dates: Etc. University of Adelaide10

How to submit your online assessments Students are expected to submit their assignments by the due date. Guide to submitting assignments online: Assignments - ssignment-Submit-an-Assignment--as-a-student-.html ssignment-Submit-an-Assignment--as-a-student-.html Turnitin Assignments - urnitin-Submitting-a-Turnitin-Assignment-as-a-Student.html urnitin-Submitting-a-Turnitin-Assignment-as-a-Student.html University of Adelaide11

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: Ph: option 3 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 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 University of Adelaide12

Late Submissions Penalties: Up to one day late Each day thereafter One week late Later than 1 week Extensions Students may apply for extensions for assignments on medical or compassionate grounds, or in the event of extenuating circumstances : Contact … as soon as possible – before the due date (see the link below for details) Complete an Extension Application Form nt/exams/mod_arrange.html Extensions Students may apply for extensions for assignments on medical or compassionate grounds, or in the event of extenuating circumstances : Contact … as soon as possible – before the due date (see the link below for details) Complete an Extension Application Form nt/exams/mod_arrange.html University of Adelaide13

Participation in Discussion Forums University of Adelaide14

Participation in Discussion Forums Information on how to post to a discussion board: ussion-Board-Create-a-Thread.html Expectations Participation Learning outcomes (How the student participation is marked) Language Feedback Netiquette University of Adelaide15

Example rubric for discussion board assessment University of Adelaide16

Course & Assessment questions: Q&A Discussion Board University of Adelaide17

Questions & Answers Discussion 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 Teaching Staff: – Do not post questions of a personal matter on the discussion forum. University of Adelaide18

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 University of Adelaide19

Learning Support University of Adelaide20

University Library General Libguides: me Data Bases: tabases University of Adelaide21 There are library guides for the Faculty of Arts:

Academic Writing: The Writing Centre The Writing Centre is a ‘Drop-in Service’ and is there to help you with your academic writing. –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 University of Adelaide22

Academic Skills: Faculty of Arts If you are having difficulty with your study contact: Study & Academic Support In 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 University of Adelaide23

English for Uni For students who are learners of English as an additional language: for-uni/ Aims to make difficult grammar and academic writing concepts easier to understand: Articles Oral presentation skills The passive voice Essay writing University of Adelaide24

The Maths Learning Centre The MLC exists to help students succeed in learning and using the maths they need for university, including statistics. Drop-in to the MLC – no need for an appointment –Level 3 East, Hub Central Resources by course – Self-paced Maths Bridging course – Seminars and workshops – University of Adelaide25

Academic Integrity University of Adelaide26

Academic Integrity The University of Adelaide’s Academic Honesty Policy 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: Penalties apply (see policy link above) University of Adelaide27

Student Support & Resources University of Adelaide28

‘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 University of Adelaide29

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 support Wednesdays Arts Study Skills Support Drop into the Writing Centre: – am – 4.00 pm (no need for an appointment) us: Visit: University of Adelaide30

MyUni Support MyUni Information for Students: MyUni Support: MyUni Student Help Site: – MyUni Tutorials – MyUni Troubleshooting MyUni Support (8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday) MyUni enquiries: – Phone – You will need your name & contact information including your course ID University of Adelaide31

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