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Academic working methods

Summary

Students learn what is expected of them and “ease” the way into academia via practical experiences, presentations, and discussions.

Academic integration/belonging

Training | On campus | In person | Live

Time line
  • Pre-entry
  • Entry
  • Induction
  • First semester
  • Second semester

What is the main idea or gist?

Main idea

To give the students an idea of what is expected of them and “ease” the way into academia via practical experiences, presentations, and discussions.

What does this initiative/support/project look like?

Outline

During the course ”Academic working methods” the students are introduced to the process of writing assignments, and academic copywriting through:

  • Introduction to standards, norms and working methods.
  • Discussion of examples of assignments, and smaller written assignments.
  • Limited introduction to note-taking and study techniques.

Timing and structure
The course is a part of the curriculum at Philosophy and is placed in the beginning of the 1st semester (first half of the semester). The course is 1 ECTS which translates to a workload of 28 hours (including 12 lessons). The content is connected to two additional introductory courses.
The examination is linked to another course in the curriculum.

Main purpose

  • To gain basic insights into academic working methods.
  • To develop the skills to write an academic assignment, that lives up to both formal and informal standards at a bachelor level (formalities, outline, language, etc.).

 

What are the goals?

Goals

Goals/objectives

  • To practice writing an academic assignment, that meets the requirements at a bachelor’s level regarding composition, language, and style.
  • To familiarize the students with the task of finding relevant, academic literature.
  • To plan and structure one’s reading of academic literature.

 

What's the target group?

Target group


Students from non-academic backgrounds

Obstacles targetted:

  • Educational difficulties

What the success criteria and the points of attention?

Success criteria

Successful elements:

  • The practice-based approach.
  • The scaffolding of academic skills.

 

Do you feel you can effectively provide the support that students require?

We strongly agree.

Would you recommend this to other institutions?

strongly agree

(How) is this initiative/support/project evaluated?

Evaluation

The course is evaluated at at the end of the semester along with the usual course evaluations.

How is it communicated and advertised?

Communication

The course is a part of the curriculum, and the students get more information on the content leading up to it via LMS. The study secretary and lecturer are both involved in the communication in the LMS.

What is the current and ideal timing and duration?

Timing

In the beginning of the 1st semester in continuation of induction.

What resources are needed to run this initiative?

Resources

The course is a part of the curriculum, so you will need a lecturer to plan and teach the course.

Is it easily transferrable to other contexts or groups?

Transferability

We think it is easily transferable to other contexts or groups.

  • part of the curriculum
  • For students
  • Bachelor(s) of Philosophy
  • Medium group 10-40
  • By staff
  • Evidence: Type 1 – Narrative
  • Communication targets/is tailored to specific group
  • University of Southern Denmark
  • Denmark
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