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Introduction to Academic StudiesLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SO20SAP1

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student
- is familiar with his/her UAS and field of education
- knows what is expected of a UAS student
- is able to use general digital programmes to produce text, film and audio files as well as to communicate
- can realise small-scale projects
- has knowledge of the central national and international databases within his/her own field of science
- knows the basics of a scientific approach and is able to search and review scientific information

Content

- The central documents and virtual platforms of the university and education
- Study style, reading and note-taking technique
- Time planning and stress management
- Text processing and implementation of Novia UAS's writing instructions
- Audio and video recording and editing
- Different forms of communication by using digital programmes
- Project methodology
- Searching for scientific information in various databases
- Perspective of knowledge in different fields of science
- Evaluating the reliability and scientific credibility of the information

Qualifications

No preliminary requirements