lsc orientation 2014 jan
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Learning Support Centre
Introducing… The Learning Support Centre Team
Priscilla Murphy
Learning Advisor
Mareena Ilyas
Learning Advisor
Jacqui Thornley
Online Instructional Designer
Karen Naude
PASS Coordinator
We can assist you with the following:
• English• Mathematics• PASS (Peer
Assisted Study Sessions)
• Academic Writing• Study Skills• Computing
English
• Speaking & Listening• Grammar & Vocabulary• Reading & Writing• Spelling and Pronunciation• IELTS/ELP preparation
English
• We have:– self-access IELTS materials– Practice TESTS– Software programmes
for independent study.• You can also see an advisor for more support
IELTS/ELP preparation
Tertiary Study Skills
• Essay Writing• Referencing & Plagiarism• Exam preparation and techniques• Presentation skills (verbal and poster)• Time management• Note-taking• Learning Styles• Research Strategies
ACADEMIC WRITING
We advise on the writing process:Understanding the question
Planning
Structure
Research and editing
Referencing
ACADEMIC WRITING
We do not:
Proofread or edit your assignment
Type your assignment
Grade your assignment
Write any part of your assignment
Maths
• General maths topics– Numeracy– Fractions– Percentages– Ratios– Rearranging formulae
• Geometry• Trigonometry• Algebra• Calculus
Computing
• Basic computer skills• Software support
– Microsoft Word– Microsoft Excel– Microsoft PowerPoint– Microsoft Outlook
• eMIT & Turnitin
• 45 minutes per session• 3 sessions per course per semester• Bring your work with you• Book a week in advance whenever possible
Individual Assistance
PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions)
• Study group led by a senior student
• Weekly sessions• Available in difficult courses• All students taking the course can come to PASS sessions
• Free• Will be announced in class
Drop-In Sessions
• No appointment necessary • 10 -15minutes• For quick questions
• CDs and DVDs• Books• Computer programs to assist your
learning with English• Road Code
Self-Access
ONLINE RESOURCES
• Available on eMIT
• https://emit.manukau.ac.nz/
• Log-on with your ID and enrol in the Learning Support Centre
• Online booking request
To make an appointmentDrop-in: Level 3, Library Building, S Block South Campus
968 8000 ext. 8120
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
To make an appointment, you will need to:• have a time and date in mind• explain what kind of help you need• provide your ID number to confirm the booking
Types of supportIndividual (45 mins) and small group bookings (1 hour)
ANY QUESTIONS ?