Builds the independent-research and academic-integrity skills required for degree-level study, including evaluating technical sources, referencing correctly, and planning a simple research project.
To develop the study and research skills required for a successful transition to undergraduate computing study.
| Week | Topic & Activity |
|---|---|
| 3 | Finding Reliable Sources AC1.1 Distinguish between primary and secondary sources. AC1.2 Evaluate the credibility of a technical source (CRAAP test). Library/Database Workshop: Using the Digital Library & IEEE/ACM Databases. |
| 6 | Referencing & Academic Integrity AC2.1 Apply Harvard referencing to in-text citations and a reference list. AC2.2 Explain the consequences of plagiarism, including code plagiarism. Workshop: Referencing Clinic (Turnitin walkthrough). |
| 10 | Planning a Study Project AC3.1 Formulate a clear research question. AC3.2 Produce a simple project timeline/plan. Tutorial: Scoping a Mini Research Project. |
| 8 | Formative Assessment Week Review of draft assignments for Units 01, 02, 03. 1-to-1 feedback sessions with tutors. |
| 12 | Final Assessment Submission Final submission of Units 01, 02 and 03. Portfolio finalisation and term review. |
Assessed by coursework (no written examination) — an assignment, report or presentation set at the start of Term 1. A formative draft is reviewed with tutor feedback in Week 8, and the final version is submitted by the end of Week 12. Graded Pass, Merit or Distinction, with plagiarism-checked submissions (Turnitin) and a signed Learner Declaration Form.