STUDYING AT UQ
THE NUTS & BOLTS OF HOW TO APPLY,
UNDERSTANDING QTAC AND UQ STUDY OPTIONS
NOTE: Information contained within this presentation is
correct at the time of the YSP Residential Camp
(June 2013) and is subject to change in accordance
with the University’s Admission Rules.
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SESSION OUTLINE
UQ Study Options
Entry Requirements
Pathways to University
QTAC Application Process
UQ Scholarships
Things to Consider
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THE UQ ADVANTAGE
CAMPUS LIFESTYLE
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THE UQ ADVANTAGE
CHOICE OF PROGRAMS
• Agriculture, Animals,
Food & Veterinary Science
• Business, Economics,
Tourism & Law
• Engineering, Architecture
and Information Technology
• Health Sciences
• Arts & Humanities
• Education & Social Sciences
• Science, Geography
& Environment
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AGRICULTURE, ANIMALS,
FOOD & VETERINARY SCIENCE
• Agribusiness
• Agricultural Science
• Applied Science
- Agronomy
- Crop Production
- Equine Science
- Production Animal Science
- Horticulture
- Veterinary Technology
- Wildlife Science
• Environmental Management
• Food Technology
• Veterinary Science
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BUSINESS, COMMERCE, ECONOMICS,
TOURISM & LAW
• Business Management
• Commerce
- Accounting
- Business Information Systems
- Finance
• Economics
• International Hotel & Tourism
Management
• Law
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ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE
& INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• Architectural Design
• Engineering
- Aerospace
- Chemical
- Civil
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Materials
- Mechanical
- Mechatronic
- Mining
- Software
• Information Technology
• Multimedia Design
• Regional and Town Planning
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HEALTH SCIENCES
HEALTH SCIENCES
• Dental Science
• Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
• Exercise & Sport Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Health, Sport & Physical
• Paramedic Science
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy
• Speech Pathology
Education
• Medicine/Surgery
• Midwifery
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Oral Health
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MBBS FOR RURAL STUDENTS
• 25% of the places available in the MBBS Program will be designated to
Rural Background Students (RBS).
• Rural Background Student: someone who has been a resident for at
least 5 years since beginning primary school in Australian Standard
Geographical Classification - Remoteness Areas 2 to 5
• OP 1 & UMAT required
• Bonded rural places with scholarships are available
For more information:
www.som.uq.edu.au/future-students/
bachelor-of-medicine-bachelor-of-surgery-(mbbs)
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ARTS & HUMANITIES
• Arts
- Anthropology, Archaeology
- Art History, Ancient History
- Asian Studies
- Criminology, Psychology
- Drama, Film and
Television Studies
- Philosophy, Public Policy
- Sports Studies
- English Literature, Languages
• Communication
• Creative Arts
• International Studies
• Journalism
• Music
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EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
• Education
- Primary
- Middle Years of Schooling
- Secondary (Dual Program)
• Human Services
• Psychological Science
• Social Science
• Social Work
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SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY,
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT
• Advanced Science (NEW!)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geological Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
• Science
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Food Science
- Genetics
- Geographical Sciences
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Zoology
- Animal & Veterinary
Bioscience (Gatton)
- Soil & Plant Bioscience (Gatton)
• Biomedical Science
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Science
• Occupational Health
& Safety Science
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DUAL PROGRAMS
Study two programs at the same time.
E.g. Science/Engineering, Nursing/Midwifery,
Business Management/Journalism.
Why study a dual program?
• Additional knowledge and skills
• Expand your career options
• Gain a competitive edge with employers
• Graduate with two qualifications
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CONCURRENT DIPLOMAS
Complete a diploma concurrently
with your undergraduate program.
• Music Performance, Languages
or Global Issues
Study the diploma over an
accelerated period, or across the
duration of your bachelor program.
You can apply directly to UQ
once you receive an offer to a
UQ program through QTAC.
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APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY &
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are 2 basic criteria for selection into all undergraduate programs at UQ
(e.g Bachelor of X):
1. Merit (i.e. OP or Entry Rank) and
2. Eligibility (i.e. Subject prerequisites and other requirements such as UMAT,
music audition etc)
All eligible applicants are selected in merit order
You must meet both requirements (ie. an applicant with OP 1 will not be offered
a place if they do not meet the prerequisites for a program)
WHO GAINS ADMISSIONS: CUT OFFS
Determined by:
1. Demand for program
2. Calibre of applicants
3. Quota of program
WHO GAINS ADMISSION: CUT OFFS
Eligible applicants (ie. those who satisfy prerequisites) compete for the places available on
the basis of their OPs or Ranks
Current QLD Year 12 students compete for places on the basis of their OPs (scale is 1 to 25,
where 1 is the highest). For all other applicants (including OP ineligible Yr 12 student),
Ranks are assigned on a scale of 1 to 99.9, where 99.9 is the highest.
Applicants with the highest OPs and ranks are offered first, offers are then made to applicants
with lower OPs and Ranks until all the places are filled. The lowest OP/Rank to be offered
becomes the cut-off.
Cut-offs are not predetermined as they are set each year by the number and standard of all
applicants for a program. The previous years cut-offs are published in the QTAC
Guide/website and these may be used as a guide ONLY.
PREREQUISITES: YOU NEED THEM!
Subject prerequisites
•
Expressed as 4 semesters at Sound Achievement over Years 11 and 12 (ie. „4 SA‟)
•
English (not English Communication) is a prerequisite for all UQ bachelor programs.
Other programs may have mathematics and/or science prerequisites as well.
Refer to QTAC Guide/website/UQ prospectus
Note: for some programs, UQ may consider less than 4 semesters of SA to meet prerequisites
To ‘pick up’ subjects you did not study or pass in Year 12:
•
University courses (ie. apply for a place in a program with fewer prerequisites and then undertake
approved courses in the first semester or year of study)
•
UQ College – Maths B, Chemistry & Biology
•
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP)
•
Accepted bridging courses (see UQ website for list)
•
Senior External Examinations
Always check with
UQ Admissions first!
PATHWAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR
OP/RANK
If you miss out on the program you want, it’s not the end of the world!
University studies („Upgrading‟)
TAFE studies
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP)
External Senior subjects
UQ College (Ipswich)
•
Tertiary Preparation Program
•
Associate Degree in Business
Different types of qualifications are allocated different
ranks so always check with UQ Admissions first!
THE GOOD NEWS: UPGRADING VIA UNIVERSITY STUDY
With a good academic performance in your first year of University study it is
possible to gain a more competitive rank
Must do one full-time year of Bachelor or higher study (or part-time equivalent) to
substantially improve entry rank
(It is not possible to upgrade to high demand programs with less than a full year of
tertiary study )
At UQ, one full-time year = 16 units (generally 8 courses)
Maximum possible rank from 1 full-time year of study = 99 (equivalent to OP 1)
•
E.g. A GPA of 4.00 for 1 full year of Bachelor level study is equivalent to a Rank of 93 (roughly
equivalent to an OP of 5)
Entry rank cut-offs for UQ bachelor programs in 2011 ranged from OP1 to OP15
UPGRADING: WHERE STUDY IS UNDERTAKEN
UNDERTAKEN
Bachelor’s degree
Group 1
institution
Group 2
Institution
Based on QTAC T4001
6.5+
99
99
6.25–6.49
99
98
6.00–6.24
99
98
5.80–5.99
99
97
5.50–5.79
98
97
5.25–5.49
97
96
5.00–5.24
96
96
4.50–4.99
95
95
4.25–4.49
94
94
4.00–4.24
93
93
3.75–3.99
88
88
3.50–3.74
85
85
3.25–3.49
82
82
3.00–3.24
79
79
2.75–2.99
76
76
2.50–2.74
72
72
2.25–2.49
67
67
2.00–2.24
60
60
<2.00
45
45
GPA
Institutions are considered in two Groups:
‘Group 1’ includes UQ and other similarly
comprehensive, research intensive institutions
‘Group 2’ includes all other institutions. It is
harder to achieve entry ranks of 97 + through
study at Group 2 institutions
Group 1 – GPA 5.8 = Rank 99
Group 2 – GPA 5.8 = Rank 97
Group 2 – GPA 6.5 = Rank 99
NOTES FOR UPGRADING
Plan carefully:
Read Entry Options (available online)
Choose a program you will do well in
Have an alternative plan in case your rank doesn‟t improve enough
Discuss your plans with your school Guidance Officer/Careers Advisor
Consider opportunities for credit
Don’t forget that:
Once you‟ve undertaken the equivalent of 1 full-time year of tertiary study at Bachelor
level of higher, UQ will NOT consider your original OP or secondary rank
You STILL might not be successful after that year of study, so choose a program of
study you would be happy to study through to completion
QTAC APPLICATIONS
www.qtac.edu.au
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
Online application via Twelve-to-Tertiary (TTT) (Note: Must know 10-digit LUI number)
$34 to apply on-time by 27 September 2013 (includes 3 changes of preference)
$109 Late Fee charged from 28 September 2013
Check that you meet program prerequisites
Order preferences by Semester and Major offer round
All UQ programs (single or dual) have their own unique QTAC code
Watch the online application demonstration via the QTAC website
QTAC GUIDE & WEBSITE
ORDER YOUR PREFERENCES WISELY
1&2
IDEAL
COURSES
These are courses you would really like to study, even
if you feel your chances of gaining entry may not be
that good.
3&4
REALISTIC
COURSES
These courses are less competitive. They should
provide you with another way to the career you want
or a second-choice career. They can be used to
upgrade to your „ideal‟ course once you‟ve started.
5&6
‘FOOT-IN-THE-DOOR’
COURSES
These courses are the ones your would do if you
missed out on your other preferences. They should be
courses that in the past have been quite easy to get
into (especially your 6th preference). From these
courses, you may wish to upgrade in future.
EXAMPLE QTAC APPLICATION
Preferenc
e
QTAC
Code
Program Name
1
711901
Bachelor of Laws/Commerce (UQ St Lucia)
Start
Month
Major offer
round date
Feb 2014
16 January 2014
Feb 2014
16 January 2014
Feb 2014
16 January 2014
Feb 2014
16 January 2014
Feb 2014
16 January 2014
Feb 2014
16 January 2014
(2013 – OP2*)
2
711001
Bachelor of Commerce (UQ St Lucia)
(2013 – OP 7)
3
714001
Bachelor of Economics (UQ)
(2013 – OP 7)
4
709001
Bachelor of Business Management (UQ St
Lucia)
(2013 – OP 9)
5
707001
Bachelor of Arts (UQ St Lucia)
(2013 – OP 11)
6
752302
Bachelor of Arts (UQ – Ipswich)
(2013 – OP 16)
CHOOSE REALISTICALLY
What is your predicted OP/Rank?
What was last year‟s cut-off for each of the programs on your preference list?
Is your OP/Rank above or around the previous year‟s cut-off?
Do you have a safety net program(s)?
2012 OP
1
QTAC Rank
99
2
98
• LOTE (2 bonus rank points)
• Maths C (2 bonus rank points)
• University enrichment subject (1 bonus rank point)
3
96
4
94
5
92
Maximum bonus ranks = 5
No extra application process
6
90
7
88
8
86
9
83
10
81
Are you eligible for the UQ Bonus Rank Scheme?
DEFERMENT
Officially delaying the commencement of your study program
Year 12 school leavers able to defer place in UQ
undergraduate programs for up to 2 years (24 months)
Deferment through QTAC once offers have been made
(must respond to QTAC by the offer response date with the
„defer option‟)
UQ will send you written notification in September advising of
the enrolment process
Deferments are not available for offers made in the mid-year
intake
UQ SCHOLARSHIPS
UQ AWARDS HUNDREDS OF SCHOLARSHIPS EVERY YEAR
• Academic scholarships
• Equity scholarships
• Sporting scholarships
• Music scholarships
• Faculty and campus specific
scholarships
• Student exchange scholarships
Application procedures and closing dates
vary so check the UQ website.
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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
• Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships:
– Outstanding applicants who have achieved at the very top of the
OP 1 band (or equivalent)
– Valued at $12,000 per year for up to five years
• UQ Excellence Scholarships:
– OP 1 students demonstrated school /community leadership
– Valued at $6000 per year for up to four years
– Awarded across a wide range of programs
• UQ Merit Scholarships:
- OP 1-3 (depending on program) + school community leadership
- Valued at $6000 per year for the first year of study
- Awarded across a wide range of programs
• Current Year 12 students or gap year students who are:
– Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents
– International students studying
Year 11-12 in Australia
Apply online from 1 August: uq.edu.au/scholarships
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COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS
Administered by Centrelink
and available to university
students receiving Youth
Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY
and those assisted under the
veteran‟s schemes.
• Student Start-Up Scholarship:
- Valued at $2050 per year
(paid in 2 installments)
• Relocation Scholarships:
• Indigenous Access
Scholarships (IAS):
- Once-only payment of $4485
- Apply directly to UQ
- Opens November each year
- Recipients may also be eligible
to receive an Indigenous
Education Costs Scholarship
Valued at $2377 p.a. and/or an
Indigenous Accommodation
Scholarship valued at $4754 p.a.
- Valued at $4000 for first year,
$2000 for second and third year
and $1000 for fourth year
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UQ-LINK ACCESS PROGRAM
Assists students whose financial circumstances have impacted on
their senior studies.
• Eligibility:
- Financial hardship as evidenced by full rate of Youth Allowance,
ABSTUDY, Family Tax Benefit Part A or low family income
• Applications:
- QTAC‟s Educational Access Scheme (EAS) (Financial hardship category)
• Eligibility:
- 5 bonus ranks to assist with entry to a UQ program
- $500 start up bursary
- UQ-Link Access Scholarships (valued at $3000/year for up to 4 years)
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THINGS TO CONSIDER
Costs
• Accommodation
• Tuition fees
• Textbooks/stationery
• General living expenses
Travel Options
• Walk, drive, ride
• Public transport –
City Cat, bus, train
• Intercampus Shuttle Bus
• Eleanor Schonell Bridge
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SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
• Orientation Week
• UQ Student Services
- Graduate employment advice
- Personal and career counselling
- Learning assistance
- Disability support
- International student support
• First year learning spaces and communities
• Faculty/school academic advisors
• Accommodation and employment services
• UniSafe (24hr security and safety bus)
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THE UQ ADVANTAGE
CAMPUS LIFESTYLE
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WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
School Guidance Officer/Careers Advisor
UQ Faculty Academic Advisors
UQ School Liaison Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (07) 3346 9649
UQ Admissions
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (07) 3365 2203
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY
Lectures &
Readings
Assignments
& Plagiarism
Group Work
Exams
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LECTURES & READINGS
Lectures
• Academic gives you their knowledge
• Receive information verbally
Tips
• Sit near the front and arrive on time
• Be prepared – do the readings and
print off the slides
Note-taking
• Don‟t write everything!
• Use abbreviations, symbols
Summarise & Revise within 24 hours
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Readings
Assignments
& Plagiarism
Group Work
Exams
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TUTORIALS & PRACTICALS
Tutorials
• Taken either by an academic or a student
• Focuses on content in more detail
• Group discussions, example questions
Practicals
• Experiments
• Mini research projects
Tips:
• Be prepared – be up to date with the
course content
• Participate fully
• Ask questions
Be prepared!
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READINGS
Readings
• an academic text set by your lecturer that complements/extends the
lecture content
Tips:
• Do the readings before the lecture
•
Be selective – don‟t read everything!
– Is it relevant?
•
Annotate – highlight, comment, circle, asterisks, questions
Lectures &
Readings
Assignments
& Plagiarism
Group Work
Exams
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SUMMARISING
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There are 3 ways of summarising a text:
1. Restatement – 1 -2 sentences focusing on what the text says – a
paraphrasing – quickly jogs your memory of what the text was
2. Description – Identifies key elements of the text – useful for
revision as it lists all the important information
3. Interpretation – Infers meaning from the text, using details from
the text as support – explain to yourself what the text means
Interpretations are not as widely used, generally at uni you have to
compare and contrast different sources of information, therefore the
in-depth analysis of just one text is less useful.
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MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB
Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow;
And everywhere that Mary went, the lamb was sure to go.
It followed her to school one day, which was against the rule;
It made the children laugh and play, to see a lamb at school
And so the teacher turned it out, but still it lingered near,
And waited patiently about till Mary did appear.
“Why does the lamb love Mary so?” the eager children cry
“Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know” the teacher did reply.
1. Restatement – 1 -2 sentences focusing on what the text says – a paraphrasing
2. Description – Identifies key elements of the text
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EXAMPLES
Restatement
Mary had a lamb that
followed her everywhere.
Description
The nursery rhyme
describes a pet that
followed its mistress to
school causing a small
commotion with the
students.
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EXAMPLES
Interpretation:
An image of innocent devotion is conveyed by the story of a
lamb‟s devotion to its mistress. The devotion is emphasized by
repetition that emphasises the constancy of the lamb‟s actions:
“everywhere that Mary went the lamb was sure to go.” The notion
of innocence is conveyed by the image of a young lamb being
“white as snow.” By making it seem that this is natural and good,
the nursery rhyme asserts innocent devotion as a positive
relationship.
Source: Cowan, Yonna, UQ Student Services
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LEARNING
Research suggests students remember:
• 20% of what they hear
• 30% of what they see
• 50% of what they see and hear
• 70% of what they see, hear, and say
• 90% of what they see, hear, say, and do
The reason why we need to summarise is because the more you interact
with your course material, the easier it will be for you to remember. By
summarising you are pushing yourself closer to the last level, the 90%.
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HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I SPEND
STUDYING?
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Lectures
•
Tutorials
Practicals
10
hours
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•
Study
Readings
UQ expects 10 hours minimum
work per week per course
4 courses = full time study
10 hours includes both the time
spent in class and private study
Practical based courses have
more contact hours (time spent
in class) therefore require less
work at home
Theoretical based courses have
less contact hours and more
work at home
Timetables are far more flexible,
you can generally arrange your
courses around your lifestyle
and other commitments
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ASSIGNMENTS & PLAGIARISM
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Lectures &
Readings
Assignments
& Plagiarism
Group Work
Uni assignments expect a
higher level of thinking
“Critical thinking” – your ability
to evaluate competing, relevant
and reliable information and
come to a conclusion which
gives an in-depth answer to a
question – this is what is being
assessed
Exams
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RESEARCH – WHERE TO START?
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Google and Wikipedia – only useful if you know nothing about topic
Websites (except official Govt websites) aren‟t reliable
The UQ Library website is the best place to start – it is a search
engine that finds academic resources
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•
•
Recommended/Required Reading for each course
Catalogue of books and journals
Access to hundred of online journals and databases
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RESEARCH TIPS
•
•
If you can‟t find anything, then
you may be off track as in 1st
year, you won‟t be researching
anything too cutting edge
Use the library staff – UQ has
14 libraries, each dedicated to
a particular subject area, they
know their stuff
•
Start early!
•
50/50 research/writing time
split from receiving assignment
to due date
All research done before you
start writing
•
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PLAGIARISM
•
Check out the “Plagiarism is Against Academic Guidelines” video on
Facebook for a bit of a laugh!
•
•
Plagiarism is taken far more seriously at uni that it was at school.
Breaching the rules can result in academic punishment, suspension,
and even expulsion, and such an event would continue to cloud your
academic and professional career well into the future.
Eg. if you study Law – if you are caught, you can‟t be admitted to be a
lawyer or a solicitor
But it‟s not that scary, once you know what not to do, you don‟t really
have to worry, it‟s all a matter of properly acknowledging where you
found ideas and information.
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Lectures &
Readings
Assignments
& Plagiarism
Group Work
Exams
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REFERENCING
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•
Plagiarism is stealing
You need to reference whenever you copy
anything or use other people‟s
ideas (including your own!)
Reference as You Go
• Save PDF‟s in a folder
• Photocopy/scan texts
• Copy/paste useful information with links
to the source into a word doc
• Use a referencing program like Endnote
or Refworks (available through the UQ Library
It can save you a lot of time!
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TURNITIN
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All written assignments go through this program
Checks originality of your work against its database
Database includes:
• All assignments ever submitted through it (including your cohort‟s)
• The ENTIRE internet
• Databases of libraries and publishers from around the world
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GROUP WORK
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•
No matter which direction your future career is heading, we can
guarantee that you will have to work in a group environment
That is why at uni many assignments will be done in groups.
•
Expectations/time are more demanding
•
You can make friends
•
Far more independence - can be both positive and challenging
Lectures &
Readings
Assignments
& Plagiarism
Group Work
Exams
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CHOOSING GROUPS
Who not to choose
Who to choose
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Rocks up late
Doesn‟t come
Has iPod in all the time
Plays games
Sleeps
Know-it-all
Always there
Takes notes
Engage with lecturer
Genuinely interested
Diverse strengths
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GROUPS – DO’S
Communicate: make sure you communicate regularly. Facebook is brilliant,
phones are more personal, emails can work but are easy to forget.
Plan Ahead: Don‟t wait until the last minute! Plan meetings and projects
well in advance. Everyone is busy, and having a definite schedule makes
everyone‟s life so much easier
Divide up: Dividing up work according to aptitude gives everyone the
opportunity to contribute and produces a better final product.
Make sure that everyone has to do some writing and research, and
contribute something solid to the group rather than just ideas!
Do your part: You can‟t complain about others if you‟re not doing your
share. Sometimes things don‟t got to plan. If this happens you need to put
yourself in the strongest possible position.
Have fun: Have group work sessions then a coffee or food break together
and talk about something else – great way to make friends!
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GROUPS –DON’TS
Complain: Try to be positive, flexible, and open to suggestions from
other group members.
Be a know-it-all: This type of attitude is harmful for effective teamwork
and can seriously hamper group morale. If you have something to
contribute, don‟t hesitate to speak up, but try not to dominate the
conversation.
Be afraid to disagree: Diverse opinions are imperative to creating the
best end-product. Don‟t come across as confrontational or
commandeering, but if you think you know a better way to do something,
don‟t be nervous to let the group know.
Things aren’t working?: Don‟t wait until the last minute to talk to the
teacher if you‟re having problems. Given time, professors can help you
resolve issues with other group members and with the project as a whole.
BUT lecturers are only going to step in if there is a serious issue with the
group, they are not going to oversee you or listen to petty group dramas.
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SWOTVAC & EXAMS
Study Without Teaching VACation is a week
free of classes before the 2 week exam
block at the end of every semester that
exists so you can revise 13 weeks of course
material
Exams can be scheduled any time in the 2
weeks, they can be either spread evenly or
crammed together
Tips:
• Find a workspace
• Delegate time
• Take breaks
• Stay healthy
Lectures &
Readings
Assignments
& Plagiarism
Group Work
Exams
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HOLIDAYS!
You never have assignments to do on uni holidays!
• Winter – Mid-year break = 4 weeks
• Summer – 12 weeks = 3 months = ¼ of a year!!!!!!!
School holidays
vs.
Uni holidays
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STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY
So that‟s pretty much most of what you need to know about uni. You
might not remember it all now, but next year, when some of these things
start cropping up in you life, I guarantee that things will come back to you.
If you have any questions about any of this, your mentors are just a
Facebook post away!
University is truly one of the best times of your life. You have so much
freedom to explore both the world around you and who you are, and
while it is normal to be nervous as you approach the first week,
remember to be excited as well, because an awesome new chapter of
your life is about to begin.
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Readings
Assignments
& Plagiarism
Group Work
Exams
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UQ Advantage
Enhancing Your University Experience
Outside the Classroom
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UQ ADVANTAGE
Opportunity and choice
UQ Abroad
• Global experiences
with UQ‟s Student
Exchange Program
Research
programs
• Summer & Winter
research
• UQ Undergraduate
Research
Conference
UQ
Advantage
Initiatives
• The Advantage Grant
• The Advantage
Award
Leadership
and
professional
development
• UQ Clubs & Societies
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UQ ABROAD
UQ Abroad is UQ‟s Student Exchange program. You
can study at one of more than 175 partner universities
in 39 countries around the world.
Broaden yourself
academically and culturally
Learn a foreign language or
improve your existing
language skills
Discover new career and
academic opportunities
Meet new people, see new
places
Have a break, but continue
your studies
Scholarships and financial
support available
www.uq.edu.au/uqabroad
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SUMMER & WINTER RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Discover solutions to
global questions and
gain first-hand
experience of research
Summer research is a great
opportunity to gain practical research
experience and delve into an area of
study you are passionate about.
Xzarina Nicholson, Summer
Research participant in Political
Science and International Studies
Research projects are available in
most disciplines for 6 to 10 weeks
during the summer and winter
breaks. Participation is open to all
undergraduate students, who have
completed at least one year of study.
Research scholars receive a weekly
stipend of $300 for the duration of
their research.
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UQ STUDENTS CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Get involved!
Over 180 different social,
sporting, cultural and academic
clubs and societies
Opportunities to attend UQ
leadership events, meet other
students, participate in
professional networking events
and conference, and have fun!
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UQ STUDENTS CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Faculty
Sporting
Interest
UQ Harry Potter
Alliance
UQ Wine & Cheese
Appreciation Club
UQ Bridge
UQIF Sport
Volunteering
International Students
Religious
Political
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VOLUNTEERING @ UQ
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UQ ADVANTAGE GRANT
Financial support to subsidise cocurricular activities which will
enhance your degree program such
as:
- Conferences
- Short term international study
programs
- Internships
- Leadership and volunteering
programs
Being involved with the
community in Maningrida
gave me a valuable insight
into life in an Aboriginal
community
Katherine Lanham, Advantage
Grant Recipient
How to apply
Application form and guidelines are
available on the OUE website.
www.uq.edu.au/undergraduate
/advantage-grant
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UQ ADVANTAGE AWARD
The UQ Advantage Award is a new program
for undergraduate students that combines
participation in co-curricular activities and a
unique symposium series.
Participate in activities across three
core categories:
Global and Cultural Engagement
Research and Entrepreneurship
Social Responsibility and Leadership
Why get involved?
Receive recognition for participation in a
wide range of activities
Add significant value to your CV and
improve your career opportunities
Build networks with UQ students, staff,
alumni, industry contacts and prospective
employers
www.uq.edu.au/undergraduate/
advantage-award
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED
• UQ Market Day (semester 1 & 2)
• UQ Volunteer Expo
• UQ Union Website
• Office of Undergraduate Education
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KEY TAKE HOME MESSAGES
1. Being involved is a great way to continue the
interests you currently pursuit.
2. But uni is also the best time to step outside your
comfort zone and try something new!
3. Great way of networking and making like-minded
friends
4. Many of the most valuable skills and experiences
you will gain at university, will come from outside
the classroom
5. Opportunities won‟t be presented on a silver
platter – take initiative
6. Think and plan out how you are going to make
your uni experience truly memorable
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