ELC Induction 2011

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Expectations

Tutors / supervisors expect students to be:

• Motivated• Independent / taking responsibility for their own

learning• Engaged in the construction of knowledge •To read widely to supplement lectures and seminars• Critical • Develop own ‘voice’

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What skills do I need to succeed?

• Ability to understand academic culture and to communicate effectively within the academic community

• Ability to research effectively• Ability to consider how the reading and ideas

from lectures relate to your own ideas, contexts & professional lives

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Insessional or Study Skills?• First or second (third, fourth….) language?

• Have you studied in the UK before?

• Academic Skills v Language

• Writing diagnostic task online

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Insessional Support •Introduction to Academic Writing•Plagiarism: Using sources effectively•Text Structure•Developing Skills in Critical Analysis•Academic Vocabulary / Academic Grammar• Turnitin•Pronunciation Skills•Seminar Skills •Presentation / Poster Presentation Skills

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Study Skills

• Principles of Academic Writing• Making the transition to UG & PG study• Using Sources Effectively• Academic Argument and Writing Critically• Turnitin• Proof-reading Skills• Presentation / Poster Presentation Skills

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1 -1 Sessions with an ELC Adviser• Provide advice on courses available to develop academic English and study skills

• Answer your questions relating to language, style, coherence and overall structure of work in progress

Appointments take place:

Tuesdays 14.00 – 15.00 Guy’s Campus

Tuesdays 15.00 – 16.00 Waterloo Campus

Wednesdays 14.00 – 15.00 Strand Campus

kings-english@kcl.ac.uk

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Next Steps

1. Think about what your strengths are as a learner and what areas you might want some help with.

September / October is the time to do this, not May

2. Look at our website, which has all the information you will need www.kcl.ac.uk/elc and apply online for courses.

3. Contact us if you have any questions or problems:

Email us at elc@kcl.ac.uk

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