Level 1 Study Skills Exercise

 

 

As a student new to HE, you may feel unsure about what study skills you actually need to develop. Complete the template below, to see where you are in relation to the 10 Level 1 Study Skills which Anglia Ruskin University has drawn up to aid learners like yourself.

 

Level 1 Skills

Study Skills aspect	ü  Feel confident about? (Tick)
	Yes	No
1.  Understand the University system and your part in it ·         are familiar with the University Undergraduate Student Handbook ·         have attended induction sessions ·         understand the Committee structures and how to become involved in University matters ·         are aware of the role of the Students’ Union	Yes     yes	No     no
2.  Understand good academic practice ·         know how to reference academic work ·         understand what is meant by plagiarism and collusion ·         are able to use information from many sources	Yes Yes Yes
3.    Understand how to maximise benefit from teaching       and learning ·         are developing sound study techniques ·         are using good time-management ·         are active in the learning process
4.  Know the specific requirements of your Pathway ·         are familiar with pathway requirements ·         understand Pathway rules ·         know how to use the system of module choice and confirmation	Yes   Yes	No
5.    Use the library and other learning resources ·         know the library rules ·         know how to access and use the learning support systems ·         are able to use the other learning resources appropriate to your Field	Yes     Yes	No
6.    Demonstrate basic IT skills ·         are able to word process ·         are able to retrieve information from disk, CDROM, the Internet ·         are able to use email	Yes Yes   yes
7.  Demonstrate numeracy skills specific to your Pathway ·         are able to collect, record and handle data ·         are able to interpret data in a variety of formats ·         are able to represent data accurately and to appropriate levels of precision	Yes	No No
8.  Show reading and writing skills ·         know how to skim read and use selective reading for academic purposes, ·         can spell, use punctuation and grammar appropriate to academic study ·         are developing techniques for note taking in lectures and from literature ·         are developing appropriate styles of writing for different purposes	Yes   Yes   Yes	No
9.  Show speaking and listening skills ·         can use oral communication in a number of different contexts ·         can listen attentively and critically	Yes   yes
10.  Work with others ·         can contribute actively to small group work ·         can recognise your strengths and weaknesses in group situations ·         can recognise  the strengths and weaknesses of others in the group	Yes Yes   yes