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Faculty of Arts
Studying at the University of Adelaide
Expectations & Roles
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Welcome
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Lecturing & Tutoring Staff
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Course organisation
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<name of course>
Outline of course
– How the course is structured:
• Face to face
• Online component
Course Content <found in “ … “>
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Readings
Lecture notes
Lecture recordings
Assessments
NB. There is an expectation that students will
go online at least once per week, &
prepare for lectures & tutorials.
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Face to Face
• <lectures>
• <tutorials>
• etc
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MyUni: online component
• Entry point
• Navigation
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Contacts
Course Outline
Course Content
Resources
Recordings of Lectures
Assessments
Discussion Board
Emails
My Grades
Access to your MyUni course is via MyUni
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Assessments
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Assessments
Where to find information
about each assignment:
• <Assessment 1>
• <Assessment 2>
• Etc.
Due Dates:
1. <insert due date>
2. <insert due date>
3. Etc.
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How to submit your online assessments
Students are expected to submit their
assignments by the due date.
Guide to submitting assignments online:
• Assignments http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/tutorials/content/A
ssignment-Submit-an-Assignment--as-a-student-.html
• Turnitin Assignments http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/tutorials/content/T
urnitin-Submitting-a-Turnitin-Assignment-as-a-Student.html
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Problems with submitting your
assignments online
A University of Adelaide
systems issue:
• If there is an unplanned
university IT outrage for an
hour during the last 24 hours
of the due date and time you
will be given an automatic 24
hr. extension with no penalties
[email protected]
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• Ph: 8313 3000 option 3
• If there is an unplanned
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outrage of 10 minutes in the
should do – inline with the
last hour of the due date and
university’s proposed
time you will be given an
“Online Assessment
automatic 24 hr. extension
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A student IT problem:
• If you have an IT problem
you need to log a job with
MyUni Support giving
details of the problem e.g.
take screen shots of the
process:
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Late Submissions Extensions
Penalties:
• Up to one day late
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• Each day thereafter
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• One week late
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• Later than 1 week
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course>
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Students may apply for
extensions for assignments on
medical or compassionate
grounds, or in the event of
extenuating circumstances :
• Contact …<name> as soon
as possible – before the
due date (see the link below
for details)
• Complete an Extension
Application Form
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/stude
nt/exams/mod_arrange.html
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Participation in
Discussion Forums
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Participation in Discussion Forums
<Details of Discussion Forum here – include information
about assessments – see next slide as example>
Information on how to post to a discussion board:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/staff/resources/tutorials/content/Disc
ussion-Board-Create-a-Thread.html
Expectations
• Participation
• Learning outcomes (How the student participation is marked)
• Language
• Feedback
• Netiquette
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Example rubric for discussion board
assessment
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Course & Assessment questions:
Q&A Discussion Board
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Questions & Answers
Discussion Board: Q & A
This is where you can ask questions about the course and
assessments and find answers. You are encouraged to respond to
other students’ enquiries.
• Expectations of Students:
– Check the Q & A Discussion Board for answers
– Students are expected to post their questions in the forum.
– Questions about the course or assessments will not be answered via
email
• Teaching Staff:
– <I will be checking the Q & A discussion board on Tuesdays and
Thursdays to answer any questions>
Do not post questions of a personal matter on the
discussion forum.
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Netiquette
Netiquette is about the socially accepted
conventions of network communications:
• Be courteous and considerate in what you write online –
it is there for a long time
• Be respectful of others
• Share your knowledge
• Be aware that anonymous posts can still be identified by
the system
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Learning Support
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University Library
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/
General Libguides:
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/ho
me
Data Bases:
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/da
tabases
There are library guides for the Faculty of Arts:
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/cat.php?cid=32316
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Academic Writing: The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre is a ‘Drop-in Service’ and is there to
help you with your academic writing.
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/
– Level 3 East, Hub Central
There are lots of online resources to help you with your
assignments:
• Learning Guides
• Referencing Guides
• EndNote Assistance
• Academic Learning Resources
• Understanding and analysing assignment questions
• Structuring and focusing your writing
• Developing critical analysis
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Academic Skills: Faculty of Arts
If you are having difficulty with your study
contact:
[email protected]
Study & Academic Support
In your MyUni course you will find a series of tutorials to help you
prepare for the requirements in Arts.
You will find information that covers the key skills that all students are
assessed on:
• Academic skills
• Research and critical reading
• Essay writing
• Referencing
• Key grammar issues in Arts assignments
• How to take your essay to the next level
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English for Uni
For students who are learners of
English as an additional language:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/englishfor-uni/
Aims to make difficult grammar
and academic writing concepts
easier to understand:
• Articles
• Oral presentation skills
• The passive voice
• Essay writing
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The Maths Learning Centre
The MLC exists to help students succeed in learning and using
the maths they need for university, including statistics.
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/
• Drop-in to the MLC – no need for an appointment
– Level 3 East, Hub Central
• Resources by course
– http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/resources/
• Self-paced Maths Bridging course
– http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/bridging/
• Seminars and workshops
– http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/seminars/
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Academic Integrity
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Academic Integrity
The University of Adelaide’s Academic Honesty Policy
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/
Please ensure that the work you submit is your own and
that content and ideas of others are appropriately
acknowledged and referenced:
• By submitting your work for assessment:
– you are certifying that the work is your own and
– that all cited works are acknowledged
• Turnitin: identifies suspected plagiarism
• Avoiding Plagiarism: the following guide will help you to
acknowledge cited works in your assignments:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/articulate/avoidingPlagiarism/player.html
• Penalties apply (see policy link above)
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Student Support & Resources
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‘Digital Toolkit’ MyUni course (name may change)
From 2015 all students will be enrolled in the ‘Student
Toolkit’. You will see it on your list of MyUni courses.
The toolkit contains information on the use of a range
of technologies:
• Google Docs - for group assignments
• Managing bookmarks across multiple devices
• Managing your online identity
– Keep on track
– Keep safe
• Creative Commons resources
– Finding and using material such as music, image and
videos
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Getting HELP in the Faculty of Arts
We want you to succeed and enjoy your study
If you are going to be away for a while, or you are sick and
can’t come in to the university, please let us know.
• Contact ……….
Arts First Year Students support
Wednesdays Arts Study Skills Support
• Drop into the Writing Centre:
– 11.00 am – 4.00 pm (no need for an appointment)
• Email us: [email protected]
• Visit: http://www.hss.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/new/first-year
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MyUni Support
MyUni Information for Students:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/
MyUni Support:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/tutorials/
MyUni Student Help Site:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/student/
– MyUni Tutorials
– MyUni Troubleshooting
MyUni Support (8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday)
Email: [email protected]
MyUni enquiries:
– Phone 831 33000
– You will need your name & contact information including your
course ID
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Enjoy your study
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