Foundations of University Study in Dementia Care unit (CAD003)

Introduction

In this unit, you will learn to write for success in tertiary study and develop academic study skills. This unit will develop your self-motivation, time management, planning and organisational skills. In this unit you will also begin to develop learning skills that will be useful throughout your university career. These include listening and reading effectively, taking notes, reflecting on your learning, using visual learning tools, learning through feedback, and structuring and writing various types of academic written communication. These skills will be taught and used within the context of dementia and aged care.

Summary

Unit name	Foundations of University Study in Dementia Care
Unit code	CAD003
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline	Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator	Doctor Claire Eccleston
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Foundation or Enabling

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Use academic skills to summarise texts and resources
• Prepare and write foundation level academic texts
• Use paraphrasing and referencing conventions to demonstrate academic integrity in academic writing
• Reflect on strategies for academic study and communication

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online learning - approx. 10 hours per week.
Assessment	Summary (10%)|Study plan and reflection (20%)|Plan and Draft Writing (30%)|Written assignment (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Cotrell, S, 2019 The Study Skills Handbook, Red Globe Press

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