Study Skills Tutorials
Study Skills Tutorials
If you are new to studying at Morling then these tutorials can help you. You can work through the tutorials in order or jump to the section where you need help. The last tutorial includes a practice assignment.
Since there are sections for you to fill in (for example, responses where you can type information are called essays), these Tutorials use a grading system. You can ignore the grading information at the end of each Tutorial.
If you would like to have your comments saved on the system you should enrol in these tutorials.
- Tutorial 1: Introduction to Study and Academic Requirements at Morling .
- Tutorial 2: Developing sustainable study habits
- Tutorial 3: Getting started in research
- Tutorial 4: Developing critical thinking and reading skills
- Tutorial 5: Introduction to Essays and other types of Assignments
- Tutorial 6: Getting started with Referencing
- Tutorial 7: Understanding plagiarism and how to avoid it
- Tutorial 8: Getting started with EndNote software, Turnitin and other referencing software
- You can also download these extra ENDNOTE resources:
- Practice EndNote bibliography (use export library in EndNote tab in Word to bring it into your EndNote library)
- Endnote Workshop Powerpoint
- Importing citations from EBSCO on a Mac
- Tutorial 9: Practice Assignment and use of MYCHECK Turnitin submission for familiarity
You can complete these tutorials, either independently, with a group, or with your Study Mentor. There is opportunity at the end of the last tutorial to provide feedback to the College about what you have learned.
In this Tutorial you will consider:
- How your study fits within the broader transformation and equipping we want for you at Morling
- What it means for you to value Educational Excellence
- Your strengths and areas of weakness when it comes to study
- Becoming familiar with the General Requirements for Assessments at Morling
In this Tutorial you will consider:
- The importance of keeping focused on your goals
- How to use time wisely during study
- Managing stress and anxiety
- Tips for avoiding procrasination
In this Tutorial you will consider:
- How to make the most of your Unit Outline as you begin to research
- Understanding what a topic or question is asking to direct your research
- Note-taking skills including different note-taking strategies
- Reading skills for research
- Reading difficult material
- Reading speed, comprehension & understanding
In this Tutorial you will consider:
- What critcial thinking is (and what it isn't)
- Strategies for helping you ask the right questions of the resources you use
- How to read critically and select appropriate resources for research
- How to develop your own view/opinion
In this Tutorial you will consider:
- What is expected in an essay
- Tips for writing different parts of your essay
- Different types of assignments (other than an essay) you might need to write at Morling
In this Tutorial you will consider:
- What referencing is and why it is important
- The difference between quotations, paraphrases and summaries
- An introduction to different referencing systems used at Morling
in this lesson you will consider:
- What Academic Misconduct and plagiarism are
- Why this is an important issue in your academic study
- How to maintain Academic Integrity and avoid plagiarism
- How to detect plagiarism
In this Tutorial you will find information about:
- Using EndNote and EndNote Online
- Explore Turnitin
- Consider other software that could be helpful for you as you study
- You can also download these extra ENDNOTE resources:
In this Tutorial you will have the opportunity to:
- Complete a short practice essay and submit it using the MYCHECK submission
- See for yourself what a Turnitin report looks like so you can use this to grow in your skills.
Summary:
Use this link to upload your Practice Essay.
NOTE: To be able to submit this assignment you will need to ENROL in the course. You should see and enrolment link on the right sidebar of the page. There is no enrolment key.
When you have submitted your assignment please email Wendy Noble, the Academic Tutor so that she is aware that you have done so: academictutor@morling.edu.au