Introduction to Learning

Reading Skills

• It is essential that each student clearly reads the assignment brief and keeps this in mind when reading all researched material
• Think of how what you are reading will help you meet the criteria set out in the assignment
• Do not only read isolated sections of journals and related publications as context is always important

Taking Notes

• Take the opportunity to record brief, relevant notes during classroom sessions
• Make a point of noting key points that are not recorded on classroom slides
• Review your notes before writing your assignment

Referencing

• Level 2 qualifications do not require Harvard Referencing, however it is still prudent to highlight the source of any information used
• Level 3 qualifications and above require the use of referencing. Harvard Referencing is recommended

Reading an Assignment Brief

• Various request such as justify, explain and describe are frequently found in assignment briefs
• Consider what these and similar words require from you as the student when writing your assignment
• The attached Study Guide deals with these words in more detail

Writing Your Assignment

• The assessment criteria will be central to your success when writing your assignment
• Carefully examine all of the criterion before and after completion
• This is vital because failure to meet even one of the criterion will lead to a referral

Presentation Skills

• Review the attached Presentation Skills Slides below

Additional Guidance

• This section will be regularly updated