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Foundation Study Skills Preparation

30 lessons across 7 topics

1. Topic 1(COLON) Becoming an Organised Student

1Lesson 1.1: What University-style Study Expects Of You2Lesson 1.2: Organising Your Materials And Information3Lesson 1.3: Setting Goals And Tracking Progress4Lesson 1.4: Preparing For And Following Up Classes

2. Topic 2(COLON) Managing Time and Study Space

5Lesson 2.1: Planning Your Week And Your Day6Lesson 2.2: Prioritising And Breaking Tasks Into Stages7Lesson 2.3: Beating Procrastination And Staying Motivated8Lesson 2.4: Creating A Study Space And Healthy Habits

3. Topic 3(COLON) Active Listening and Basic Note-Taking

9Lesson 3.1: Listening Actively In Class10Lesson 3.2: Recognising What Is Important11Lesson 3.3: A Simple Note-taking System12Lesson 3.4: Turning Notes Into Useful Study Material

4. Topic 4(COLON) Reading and Understanding Academic Texts

13Lesson 4.1: Reading With A Purpose14Lesson 4.2: Finding Information Quickly: Skimming And Scanning15Lesson 4.3: Coping With Difficult Words16Lesson 4.4: Checking You Have Understood17Lesson 4.5: Making Notes From Reading

5. Topic 5(COLON) The Basics of Academic Honesty and Referencing

18Lesson 5.1: Why We Acknowledge Other People's Work19Lesson 5.2: What Plagiarism Is And How To Avoid It20Lesson 5.3: Using Your Own Words: Simple Paraphrasing21Lesson 5.4: Recording And Writing A Simple Reference

6. Topic 6(COLON) Learning, Memory and Revision Habits

22Lesson 6.1: How We Learn And Remember23Lesson 6.2: Active Study Strategies That Work24Lesson 6.3: Condensing Notes For Revision25Lesson 6.4: Preparing For Tests And Staying Calm

7. Topic 7(COLON) Study Technology and Working with Others

26Lesson 7.1: Using The Learning Platform And Email27Lesson 7.2: Word Processing And Presenting Your Work28Lesson 7.3: Finding And Using Online Resources Safely29Lesson 7.4: Working With Classmates30Lesson 7.5: Asking For Help And Reflecting On Your Progress