Success in tertiary study Cindy Wee Te Puna Ako learning centre

Outline of this presentation Qualities for success in tertiary study Study skills required for success in tertiary study

What do you think are the key qualities a student needs to be successful at study? 3

Have study goals

Have strategies to achieve your goals

How to keep focussed on your goals? Plan Monitor Reflect Adjust

Manage your time

Set your priorities –Put aside time to do the important and urgent things –Use a study time table

Use your diary and wall planner

Adapt to the learning and teaching styles Be open and willing to adapt to new ways of learning.

Be independent in learning

Be resourceful –find ways and means to deal with your study problem

Develop your critical thinking Develop your thinking by looking at an issue with different perspectives

Have a questioning mind

Working with others

share ideas and gain extra perspectives do group projects form study support groups expand experience, culture and knowledge 4

Develop your academic skills Note taking & note making Academic reading Academic writing Exam techniques

Note taking - lectures Be prepared Structure in lecture Listen actively Record key points Use mind maps

Academic reading Think of reading as communication and thinking. Searching for the answers while you read will result in more active reading.

Academic writing Analyse the assignment question Structure your writing Write your ideas coherently and logically Support your ideas with references Use formal language Edit and proofread your work

Research skills Identify the task Search relevant information Use reading strategies Avoid Plagiarism Reference your work

Language skills Communicate and interact Extensive reading Practise writing Seek help from learning centres

Make use of the support system and facilities in the campus IT Library Student learning support centre: Te Puna Ako Learning centre, Pasifika Centre, Maia Student Union & its services

All the best!