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2. Student Orientation ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 2

3. Our mission / (what we do) We develop spiritual leaders with the passion and skills to transform society ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 3

4. Our vision / (what we see) The community is enriched as transformed Christians play an effective role in changing their corner of the world ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 4

5. Courses we offer / Vocational Training/ Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology (10432NAT) / Certificate IV in Christian Ministry & Theology (10433NAT) / Diploma of Christian Ministry & Theology (10434NAT) Under Graduate Training/ Diploma of Christian Studies / Associate Degree in Christian Thought & Practice / Bachelor of Ministry / Bachelor of Theology Post Graduate Training/ Graduate Certificate of Arts / Graduate Diploma of Arts / Master of Arts / Master of Theology / Master of Divinity / Doctoral Studies / Doctor of Ministry ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 5

6. Our approach to learning / On the job Practical Flexible Missional / Doctor of Ministry ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 6

7. Ministry placement & student supervision / (undergraduate only) Your “Ministry Placement” is any place of intentional ministry/mission Choose what will best equip you 2.5 hours ministry per week per unit (not inc. SF) Identify & register your Student Ministry Supervisor – SMS 1 hour with your Student Ministry Supervisor per unit Student/SMS Reflection Worksheet – 1 per unit / Doctor of Ministry ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 7

8. Facilitations / 3 days with a trained facilitator Time for questions, processing unit content, application of learning You get more out of it if you read the materials first Other benefits Meet other students No integration assignment Note: You are charged a fee if you register for a facilitation & then withdraw / Doctor of Ministry ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 8

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10. Who do I turn to for help? / Unit Coordinators Learning Support Managers Help Desk – Ministry Services Team ACOM’s Leadership & Academic Team Other Students (use the Facebook group) Your Church Leaders / Doctor of Ministry ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 10 info@acom.edu.au 1800 672 692

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14. 14 ACOM Library / (via Moodle)

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19. Study Skills Orientation ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 19 2016

20. ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 20 Essay Writing / a. Answer the question – the big issue Focus on the topic Take notes well on anything related Re-read notes Mind-map ideas Create a plan for the essay Check each section & paragraph – are you answering the topic?

21. ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 21 Essay Writing / b. Provide evidence for what you say c. Sources Quantity Quality – how scholarly? Quotes v’s re-wording - Don’t have too many (less than 10% MAX) - Introduce quotes, don’t just dump them in - The issue of Plagiarism

22. ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 22 Essay Writing / d. Referencing Styles Assignment Writing guide – located www.acom.edu.au - Current Students www.acom.edu.au Footnoting Wendy Doniger, Splitting the Difference (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1999), 65. Bibliography Doniger, Wendy. Splitting the Difference. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1999.

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24. 24 Essay Writing / e. The details Introductions & conclusions Line breaks and indentation Headings – (not essential but useful) Australian spelling – skip the ‘ize’

25. ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 25 Essay Writing / f. Always Proof read well It’s a good idea to leave it a few days & then proof read TIP! First trimester will be the hardest! - work on your skills early - learn from your mistakes - create a “things I’ve learnt from my mistakes” file & refer to it!

26. ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 26 Study Tips / Average of 7 hours – make space 10 sessions per unit Plan your Trimester – use your calendar/schedule Start essays/assignments early Get into good habits EARLY!

27. ACOM HIGHER EDUCATION / 27 Accessing Results / Assignments Moodle Moderation Eminerva Summary of studies Transcripts

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