Key skill assessment: Communication
Communication is part of everyone's life. Being able to communicate clearly and effectively – orally, visually and in writing – underpins nearly everything we do. Developing your communication skills will help you recognise your strengths as well as areas where you could improve. In developing and assessing your communication skills, you will learn to recognise, adapt and use your skills confidently and effectively in different situations and contexts. This unit is designed to be studied for
Author(s): The Open University

Key skill assessment unit: Information technology
Skills in information technology (IT) cover a broad range, from using software packages effectively to developing a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of IT solutions. Developing your IT skills means planning your work, practising your skills, seeking feedback from others and reviewing your approach. In developing and assessing your IT skills, you will learn to use and adapt your skills effectively and confidently in different situations and contexts. This unit is designed to
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Key skill assessment unit: Information literacy
As the volume of information grows in databases, libraries and on the internet, information literacy skills are key to being able to find and manage information effectively in a complex society. Information literacy is about recognising when information is needed, and locating, critically evaluating, using and presenting the information to suit a specific purpose. These skills are increasingly in demand by individuals and employers alike. In developing and assessing your information literacy sk
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Key skill assessment unit: Problem solving
Problem solving runs through many activities. Often problems are contexts for focusing ideas and stimulating further investigation or discussion. Framing an issue appropriately – identifying why it is a problem, recognising factors that might have a bearing on it and outlining what an acceptable resolution or solution might look like, are important approaches. Improving your problem solving skills means raising your awareness of this process. In developing and assessing this key skill you will
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Key skill assessment unit: Working with others
Working effectively with other people in a group or a team is a skill valued highly by community and educational organisations, as well as employers. Working in a group is about communicating effectively, contributing ideas, listening and receiving feedback, and leading or following as appropriate. Developing your skills means thinking about and planning the tasks the group needs to do, negotiating with others to develop shared goals and purpose, collaborating to achieve agreed results and then
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Living with the internet: learning online
Learning online is one of the great advantages of information technology. This unit will help you establish a safe and comfortable working environment to ensure that your study time at the computer screen does not impact on your health. It also looks at the basic skills for online study, such as file management and installing software.
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Reading
Reading is an essential skill for all of us and developing our skills in reading is a good investment. This unit is packed with practical activities which are aimed at making reading more enjoyable and rewarding. This unit also includes sections on how to read actively and critically.
Author(s): The Open University

Developing reading skills in relation to the Social Sciences
Have you ever wondered what skills are needed to get the most out of reading social science materials? This unit looks at how reading skills are developed and provides three questions that should be kept in mind when working through Social Science texts and extracts.
Author(s): The Open University

Gilded Age Plains City
Gilded Age Plains City: The Great Sheedy Murder Trial and the Booster Ethos of Lincoln, Nebraska explores the development of towns and cities on the Great Plains through the lens of a murder case in the 1890s that evolved into a fascinating story that drew the attention of nearly everyone in town and people from across the region and country. We have three goals. Tell a good story about a fascinating episode in Great Plains urban history in a new way. Explore the various factors and development
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Web browser basics
Frightened of the internet? This unit will help you make effective use of the internet, giving you the basic skills required for using web-based resources. Useful tricks and tips are provided as well as information on web browsers, the main features of a browser window, how to look at websites, using hyperlinks, searching for information on the internet, copying text, avoiding computer viruses, and using PDFs.
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1.6.2 Alerts
This unit will help you to identify and use information in education, whether for your work, study or personal purposes. Experiment with some of the key resources in this subject area, and learn about the skills which will enable you to plan searches for information, so you can find what you are looking for more easily. Discover the meaning of information quality, and learn how to evaluate the information you come across. You will also be introduced to the many different ways of organising your
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Übung 1
If you already have a good working knowledge of the German language, this unit will help to improve your language skills, knowledge of German-speaking societies and intercultural competence. It will also develop your critical and analytical skills as you study the geography and dialects of the regions of Germany.
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Academic Skills
Academic Skills - UNSPECIFIED Keywords:Academic Skills , Study Skills , Skills , undergraduate
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Tutor's guide to Study Skills Toolkit 2007
Tutor's guide to Study Skills Toolkit 2007 - UNSPECIFIED Keywords:study skills
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National Oceanographic Library Undergraduate Information Skills Induction Presentation
National Oceanographic Library Undergraduate Information Skills Induction Presentation - Karen Rolfe Keywords:University libraries , induction , National Oceanographic Library , oceanography , information literacy
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Sustaining Success - Lecture Slides
Sustaining Success - Lecture Slides - Su White Keywords:Feedback , Motivation , Tutorial , Study Skills , Objectives , Learning , s
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Writing Tutorial for Engineers
Writing Tutorial for Engineers - UNSPECIFIED Keywords:Technical Writing , Report Writing , Academic Skills
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Online Writing Handbook (University of Toronto)
Online Writing Handbook (University of Toronto) - UNSPECIFIED Keywords:Types/Parts of Reports , Accurate Documentation , Oral Communication , The Writing Process , Technical Writing
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Prepare for success
Prepare for success - Centre for Language Study eLanguages Keywords:International students , Academic Skills , Language skills , Learning and teaching , Higher education
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CETL's Re-Usable Learning Objects
CETL's Re-Usable Learning Objects - UNSPECIFIED Keywords:Learning Object , CETL , Business Studies , Clinical Skills , Ethics , Evidence-based Practice for Health Sciences
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