This course is designed specifically for UPC students and provides an introduction to those critical skills required to learn more effectively and enhance performance in assessment activities. It complements and improves learning in each chosen area of study. All UPC students are required to enrol in this course. It is run over three consecutive weeks in three hour sessions. Each session begins with a lecture and then smaller breakout tutorials where students work with tutors to pra... [More]

In this intensive course for senior high school students, participants will learn how to structure essays, organise information and use memorised sources in an exam situation. Participants practise writing introductions, conclusions and paragraphs of evidence, and learn how to present information clearly and concisely. Course Content Structuring text Organising information Writing introductions Developing supporting paragraphs using evidence Writing conclusions Course Delivery This ... [More]

This course provides a comprehensive overview of preparation for HSC exams and assessment tasks. Students develop strategies for effective independent study and time management which can be applied across a number of subjects. Designed to enhance examination performance and results, this course is a must for Year 11 or 12 students preparing for examinations and other related assessment tasks in the senior years of high school. Course Content The Board of Studies and performance band... [More]

For many students and people in the workplace success depends on achieving a satisfactory standard in written English. This course increases skills in basic written English. It services students involved in University Preparation Courses, tertiary education, HSC courses and those already engaged in the workplace. It begins with revision of practical English grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling and progresses to more complicated sentences, paragraphs, vocabulary enri... [More]

This intensive course introduces a step-by-step approach to doing academic research for assignments, essays and exams. Participants are introduced to techniques for identifying, selecting, analysing and synthesising information. Critical reading skills and techniques for avoiding plagiarism are covered, as well as the use of some common referencing systems. Participants will learn how to source and use quality information in the preparation of assessment tasks. Course Content Identi... [More]