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MODULE GUIDE

Faculty: Centre of Foundation Studies

Module Code: MWI 001

Program: Foundation in Science and Foundation in Arts

Module Name: Study Skills Module Edition May, 2020

Version:

Year / Semester: Year 1 / Semester 1 Academic 2020

Year:

Credits: 2 Pre-Requisites: N/A

Academics Aminuddin Baharudin

in-charge & email: aminuddin@iumw.edu.my

Approved Date: Approved by:

Centre of Foundation Studies

International University of Malaya-Wales

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MODULE SYNOPSIS

This module emphasizes on psychological aspects where students are taught to

manage time effectively, cope with stress and various factors that influence excellence in
studies. The note-taking section teaches learners the various forms and techniques of
note-taking. This includes mind-mapping and outlining. The last section focuses on the
application of what has been learnt through other skills such as writing and reading.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon the successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:
LO1. Discover their ideal study methods and build upon it to maximize learning.
LO2. Instil effective time and stress management methods, and goal setting.
LO3. Extract information from texts and summarize them.
LO4. Practice proper academic writing techniques and discipline.

OUTLINE DELIVERY

1 Attitude towards studying

Description: Affective studying habits. Procrastination. Types of learners.

2 Setting goals
Description: Types of goals. Importance of setting goals effectively. S.M.A.R.T.E.R..

3 Mind Mapping
Description: Definition. Step-by-step process of effective mind mapping.

4 Managing Time and Stress

Description: Effects of time and stress. Methods to manage time and stress.

5 Concentration and focusing.

Description: Definition. Methods to facilitate concentration.

6 Memory training
Description: Types of memory. Science behind memory. How to improve memory.

7 Main ideas and supporting details.

Description: Defining, identifying and extracting main ideas and supporting details.

8 Thesis statements and topic sentences.

Description: Defining, identifying and extracting thesis statements and topic sentences.

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9 Plagiarism
Description: Defining plagiarism. Forms of plagiarism. How to avoid plagiarism.

10 APA citation
Description: Format of APA citation. In-text citation. End-text citation. Paraphrasing and
rephrasing.

11 Contextual clues
Description: Definition and types of contextual clues. Use of contextual clues.

12 Summary writing
Description: Definition. Importance and application. Effective summary writing techniques.

READING LIST & RESOURCES

Reading List Remarks

Carey, B. (2015). How we learn: The surprising truth about

when, where, and why it happens. New York. US: Random
House Trade Paperback.

Langan, J. (2013). Ten steps to improving college reading

skills (6th Ed.). New Jersey, US: Townsend Press.

Amen, D. G. (2018). Memory rescue: Supercharge your

brain, reverse memory loss, and remember what matters
most. Illinois, US: Tyndale Momentum.

Slide notes prepared by me and past lecturers. Uploaded Slides will be uploaded after every
on Google Classroom. first class on the given topic.

ONLINE ACCESS

You can access this module information via the following channel:

1. Google Classroom
Class code: ud5mb63

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ASSESSMENT
No Assessment Details Value Due Date
1 Tests and (Learning Outcome: 1, 2, 3 and 4) 20%
Quizzes Students will be having three open book Week 3
Individual tests / quizzes with a time span of 60 Week 6
minutes – 90 minutes each via Google Week 9
Classroom.

2 Assignment (Learning Outcome: 1, 2, 3 and 4) 20%

Group Students will be preparing a 1000-word
essay centred around a designated
method a note taking. Week 10

Essay will be submitted in Turnitin. A

similarity index of below 25% is
accepted.
3 Presentation (Learning Outcome: 1, 2, 3 and 4) 10%
Group Students will be preparing a 4-5 minute Week 12
video centred around a designated
method a note taking.

4 Final (Learning Outcome: 1, 2, 3 and 4) 50% After

assessment Students will be having an open book study
Individual test with a time span of 150 minutes via break
Google Classroom.

FEEDBACK

You are entitled to feedback on your performance for all your assessed work. For all
assessment tasks that are not examinations, feedback should be within 20 working days from
the date of submission. This might be extended to 30 days for a Major Project module (please
note that working days excludes from public holiday). The feedback could either be online, in
the classroom or any other platform utilised by the lecturer.

How to view your feedback in Turnitin Grademark

Click on the class that you wish to view and then you will see the assignments for the module
listed. Click the blue view button to open up the document viewer.

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The Document Viewer will open and the main feedback on your work is shown in the General
Comments:

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

Tests and Quizzes: Individual

This is an individual assessment and is worth 20% (in total) of your carry marks. Tests will
include subjective and essay questions. Topics to be tested will depend on the class’s progress
through the syllabus. You are expected to exhibit understanding of the tested topics, while also
being able to translate the understanding into writing.

Submission Date

Week 3, week 6 and week 9.

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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

Assignment: Group

This is a group assignment and is worth 20% of your carry marks. Each group will be
designated, at random, one of the note taking methods listed below. Each group will then write a
1000-words essay that explains the note taking methods in enough clarity to be distributed to
other teams. An in-depth guideline explaining the type of content you are expected to explore
and write on will be provided in class.

Note taking Method

- Outline method
- Cornell method
- Boxing method
- Charting method
- Bullet journaling method
- Mapping method
- Sentence method
- Flow notes method
- Writing on slides method

Submission Date

Week 10.

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Assessment Rubrics (5%)

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

Presentation: Group

This is a group video presentation and is worth 10% of your carry marks. Each group will be
designated, at random, one of the note taking methods as mentioned above Each group will
then create a 4-5 minute video that explains the note taking methods in sufficient clarity to be
distributed to other teams. Creativity will be rewarded. An in-depth guideline to help you design
your video will be provided in class.

Submission Date

Week 8

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Assessment Rubrics (5%)

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