This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies. In this course, you will learn how to develop your Information & Digital Literacy Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to:
This course is part of the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization
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Approx. 37 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Course 1 of 5 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 37 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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The University of Sydney
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
8 hours to complete
Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University
After this module you will be able to (1). Understand the structure and expectations of the course (2). Understand expectations about information and digital literacy within academic culture (3). Articulate the skills & dispositions needed to function effectively in the digital space (4). Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding the access and use of information
8 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 44 min), 9 readings, 8 quizzes
7 hours to complete
Defining, Accessing & Searching for Information
After this module you will be able to (1). Define the characteristics of different kinds of information (2). Know where to look for information from various sources (3). Develop a search strategy and filter large numbers of search results effectively (4). Document and evaluate your search strategy
7 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 52 min), 7 readings, 8 quizzes
7 hours to complete
Critically Evaluating, Filtering & Managing Information
After this module you will be able to (1). Apply criteria to critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context (2). Identify the factors that make a web resource reliable (3). Filter information effectively (4). Use file-naming conventions and appropriate software to effectively organize and store information
7 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 54 min), 6 readings, 8 quizzes
7 hours to complete
Referencing, Incorporating Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism
After this module you will be able to (1). Understand the consequences of plagiarism in the academic context (2). Use referencing conventions to appropriately cite a variety of information sources and avoid plagiarism (3). Understand how to incorportate ideas from sources into your work (4). Be familiar with different referencing software and evaluate it for your own purposes
7 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 56 min), 5 readings, 7 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INFORMATION & DIGITAL LITERACY FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS
by NJun 23, 2021
It's great and very detail for the fact that it teach me a new way to critically thinking at looking and find the knowledge I need for any kind of subjects.
by MAMay 22, 2021
An excellent course! I wish I had knew this before I started college. I am in grad school now and I am so thankful I came across it.
by SJul 20, 2020
This course was really very amazing. Through this course I learned a lot. I became familiar with the things which I did not know before. Thank you coursera for offering such amazing course.
by RMNov 6, 2020
I love this course, very on point and straightforward! You rock, professors! I hope to visit University of Sydney one day.
About the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization
Develop skills in information & digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication.
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