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Introduction to 301 Student Skills & Development Centre
Motivation
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What motivates you to study?
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Motivation
Extrinsic
• Desire to do something to earn a reward or avoid punishment
• Works when the task has a clear set of rules with a clear solution
• Examples of extrinsic motivators: grades, scholarships, parental expectations, fear of failing
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Motivation
Intrinsic
• Stems from genuine interest and ambition and assumes no reward
• A desire to do something because it is enjoyable, it matters, it is interesting, or it is relevant and important
• Examples of intrinsic motivators: the sense of accomplishment in mastering a task; contributing to a bigger purpose
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Motivation
The ‘flow’ state
• A match between perceived demands of an activity and perceived ability to meet the demands
• Most likely under conditions of clear, self-determined goals
• Closely associated with intrinsic motivators
Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly (1996). Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention. New York, NY: Harper Perennial.
301 Core Services
Location and opening hours
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Opening hoursMon–Thurs: 08:45-20:00Fri: 08:45 – 17:00(term time)
Contact:0114 222 [email protected]/ssid/301@301skills
Mon: 17:15–18:30Tues: 17:15–18:30 & 18:45–20:00Weds: 13:00–14:15 & 14.30–15.45Thurs: 17:15–18:15
75 minute interactive sessions on different topics every day
HEAR recognition through the Academic Skills Certificate
To register for workshops visit: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/301/services/workshops/index
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Academic skills workshops
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Time Management
Presentation Skills
Dissertation Planning
Speed Reading
Mind Mapping
Editing and Proofreading
Independent Study
Beating Procrastination
Academic Writing
Reflective Thinking and
Writing
Collaboration
Academic skills workshops
Study skills tutors available daily for bookable appointments
Available for any student needing advice on a wide range of academic issues
To book 1:1 study skills sessions visit: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/301/services/studyskills
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1-1 Study Skills Sessions
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Writing structure
Managing your time
Applying critical
thinking
Grammar and
punctuation
Working with
feedback
Preparing a presentation
Exam technique
Planning an assignment
Research skills
Revision strategies
Effective note taking
1-1 Study Skills Sessions
Drop-in and bookable support with Maths and Statistics
Open daily during term and reduced hours in vacation/ exams
To book Maths and Statistics appointments visit: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/mash
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Maths and Stats Help (MASH)
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Study Skills OnlineA range of online study skills resources can be found on our website
301 Skills Audit
• An online reflective tool to identify skills gaps
• Signposting to University of Sheffield services and resources
• Create your own personal skills action plan
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Panda: Large black-and-white bear-like mammal, native to China.
Eats, shoots and leaves.
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Panda: Large black-and-white bear-like mammal, native to China.
Eats shoots and leaves.
Consistency
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• There are 2 main points…
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Ten and under should always be spelled out
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100 upwards should always be numerals
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• 140 people were injured…
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• 140 people were injured…
• One hundred and forty people were injured…
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Never begin a sentence with a numeral
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• Approximately one hundred and forty students…
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• Approximately one hundred and forty students…
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• According to 35% of respondents…
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• According to 35% of respondents…
• According to thirty-five percent of respondents…
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• The 2nd stage of the project…
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Centuries should be spelled out
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Centuries used as adjectives should be hyphenated
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• Speaking at a conference on 23/2/2016…
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• Speaking at a conference on 23/2/2016…
• Speaking at a conference on 23 February 2016…
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Numeral for date and year; spell out month
Be Consistent!
Techniques:
• Print off a paper copy for proofreading: it’s easier to spot errors.
• Read out loud while proofreading: helps you spot misuse of commas.
• Focus on one thing at a time: spelling then punctuation then formatting.
• Try reading backwards through your work (paragraph by paragraph) – this will help you to read it objectively
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Introduction to 301 Student Skills & Development Centre
