DEMO6925 Academic Skills for Social Scientists
| Offered By | Australian Demographic & Social Research Institute |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Demography |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Summer Session, 2014, and Autumn Session, 2014 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course is designed for international students and comprises a general introduction to academic and research skills at the postgraduate level. It is coordinated by the ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre. Topics covered include academic expectations and culture at the ANU, time management, referencing, reading strategically and taking notes, critical reading, writing structure and style, exam preparation techniques, plagiarism and academic honesty. The course also includes information on living in Canberra. |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Population Studies |
| Programs | Social Research Preparatory Program, Social Research Preparatory Program, and Social Research Preparatory Program |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.
