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

2. About University of Adelaide2

3. Welcome – University of Adelaide3

4. Lecturing & Tutoring Staff Etc… University of Adelaide4

5. Course organisation University of Adelaide5

6. 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

7. Face to Face etc University of Adelaide7

8. 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 University of Adelaide8

9. Assessments University of Adelaide9

10. Assessments Where to find information about each assignment: Etc. Due Dates: 1. 2. 3.Etc. University of Adelaide10

11. 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/A ssignment-Submit-an-Assignment--as-a-student-.html http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/tutorials/content/A ssignment-Submit-an-Assignment--as-a-student-.html Turnitin Assignments - http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/tutorials/content/T urnitin-Submitting-a-Turnitin-Assignment-as-a-Student.html http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/tutorials/content/T urnitin-Submitting-a-Turnitin-Assignment-as-a-Student.html University of Adelaide11

12. 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: servicedesk@adelaide.edu.au servicedesk@adelaide.edu.au Ph: 8313 3000 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

13. 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 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/stude 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 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/stude nt/exams/mod_arrange.html University of Adelaide13

14. Participation in Discussion Forums University of Adelaide14

15. Participation in Discussion Forums Information on how to post to a discussion board: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/staff/resources/tutorials/content/Disc ussion-Board-Create-a-Thread.html Expectations Participation Learning outcomes (How the student participation is marked) Language Feedback Netiquette University of Adelaide15

16. Example rubric for discussion board assessment University of Adelaide16

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

18. 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 email Teaching Staff: – Do not post questions of a personal matter on the discussion forum. University of Adelaide18

19. 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

20. Learning Support University of Adelaide20

21. University Library http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/ General Libguides: http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/ho me Data Bases: http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/da tabases University of Adelaide21 There are library guides for the Faculty of Arts: http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/cat.php?cid=32316

22. Academic Writing: The Writing Centre The 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 University of Adelaide22

23. Academic Skills: Faculty of Arts If you are having difficulty with your study contact: Humss.support@adelaide.edu.au 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

24. 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 University of Adelaide24

25. The Maths Learning Centre The 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/http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/resources/ Self-paced Maths Bridging course –http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/bridging/http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/bridging/ Seminars and workshops –http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/seminars/http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/seminars/ University of Adelaide25

26. Academic Integrity University of Adelaide26

27. Academic Integrity The 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 http://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/articulate/avoidingPlagiarism/player.html Penalties apply (see policy link above) University of Adelaide27

28. Student Support & Resources University of Adelaide28

29. ‘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

30. 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: – 11.00 am – 4.00 pm (no need for an appointment) Email us: Humss.support@adelaide.edu.au Humss.support@adelaide.edu.au Visit: http://www.hss.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/new/first-year http://www.hss.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/new/first-year University of Adelaide30

31. MyUni Support MyUni Information for Students: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/ 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/ http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/ – MyUni Tutorials – MyUni Troubleshooting MyUni Support (8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday) Email: servicedesk@adelaide.edu.au servicedesk@adelaide.edu.au MyUni enquiries: – Phone 831 33000 – You will need your name & contact information including your course ID University of Adelaide31

32. Enjoy your study University of Adelaide32