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ELC Induction 2011. www.kcl.ac.uk/elc. 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
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ELC Induction 2011 www.kcl.ac.uk/elc
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’
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
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
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
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
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
Next Steps • 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 • Look at our website, which has all the information you will need www.kcl.ac.uk/elc and apply online for courses. • Contact us if you have any questions or problems: Email us at elc@kcl.ac.uk