The University of Sydney
Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone
The University of Sydney

Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

This course is part of Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

Taught in English

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Katherine Olston
Luke Alexander
Lydia Dutcher

Instructors: Katherine Olston

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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33 hours (approximately)
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.9

(1,531 reviews)

|

92%

33 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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This course is part of the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 7 modules in this course

In this module, you will be introduced to the course and then begin your project proposal. You will do this firstly by choosing a community that means something to you and identifying a real world problem within that community you would like to solve. This will help you to create a project that means something to you and that you can be passionate about. Then you will brainstorm the causes and effects of that problem before finally writing out a problem statement!

What's included

8 videos11 readings1 peer review1 app item3 discussion prompts

This module relates to Stage 2 of your Capstone project. Use the resources here to help you search for information, collate and then use the information in order to assess and describe the current state of your issue.

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2 videos3 readings1 peer review1 app item

This module relates to Stages 3 of your Capstone project. Use the resources here to help you generate ideas and then combine them with research for the desired state.

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1 video2 readings1 app item1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will brainstorm possible actions you could do in order to bridge the gap between the current state of your issue, identified in Stage 2, and your desired states. You will also need to evaluate and refine those actions.

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1 video2 readings1 peer review1 app item1 discussion prompt

This module relates to Stages 6 and 7 of your Capstone project. Use the resources here to help you summarise your project, create SMART goals, a detailed action plan and a list of all the participants and resources your project will require. You will also find resources on polishing and refining your proposal for submission.

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4 videos4 readings2 peer reviews2 app items1 discussion prompt

This module relates to Stage 8 of your Capstone project. Use the resources here to help you plan, develop and produce your video! Good luck!

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6 videos2 readings1 peer review1 app item

This module is for the resources from the other courses you have studied. There is no new, or extra, material here. You do not have to watch any of this material.

What's included

62 videos1 reading

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4.8 (370 ratings)
Katherine Olston
The University of Sydney
9 Courses140,686 learners
Luke Alexander
The University of Sydney
3 Courses82,049 learners
Lydia Dutcher
The University of Sydney
5 Courses95,586 learners

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