BBS100 Uilg

BBS100
Academic Skills for Business
Unit Information and Learning Guide
Semester 1, 2014
This information should be read in conjunction with the online learning materials
which can be found on your MyUnits page.
Unit coordinator
Name: Anne Clear
School: School of Management and Governance
Email: a.clear@murdoch.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 9360 6021
Published by Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, January 2014.
This unit was originally written by Anne Clear, Loretta Dumas, George Graham and Leslie
Theaker, February 2014
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Contents
Unit information
Information about the unit 4
Contact details 6
How to study this unit 7
Resources for the unit 8
Study schedule 9
Assessment 10
Learning guide
Introduction 14
Topic 1 What is University learning? 18
Topic 2 Reading: Identifying an authors position 19
Topic 3 What is research? 20
Topic 4 Why do we reference? 21
Topic 5 Writing: Developing your own arguments 22
Topic 6 Revisiting your writing 23
Topic 7 Academic writing 24
Topic 8 Presentation skills and working with your peers 25
Topic 9 Sources and types of data 26
Topic 10 Working with formulae 27
Topic 11 Presenting data: What does it mean? 28
Topic 12 What next? And exam preparation 29
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Information about the unit
Welcome to:
BBS100 Academic Skills for Business
Unit description
This unit assists students to develop and build upon a range of generic learning skills
applicable to Business. The purpose of the unit is for students to acquire and demonstrate
competency in communication skills, literacy, numeracy, and information technology and be
able to apply these skills to a Business context. More specifically, skills such as reading and
summing up academic papers, researching and writing essays, referencing, finding and
evaluating information, as well as numeracy skills, including the interpretation of charts,
graphs, tables and other visual materials will be taught in this unit.
Prerequisites
Enrolment in Bachelor of Business
Aims of the unit
The broad aims of this unit are to:
Develop a range of generic learning skills;

Apply these learning skills in a business context; and
Provide a foundation for subsequent university learning.
Learning outcomes for the unit
On completion of the unit students should have:

An improved understanding and appreciation of the rules of Academic Integrity and
their relevance;
An improved understanding of numerical data and other visual information applicable
to Business;
Identified research strategies and methodologies that are relevant to Business;
An improved understanding of communication techniques that is appropriate to a
range of contexts relevant to Business;
Developed skills to work collaboratively in a team;
The ability to use IT to research, communicate, analyse and present information;
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills using appropriate formats and
referencing style;
Demonstrated time management skills; and
The ability to reflect on their learning and understand what, how and why they learn.
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Graduate attributes developed in the unit
This unit will contribute to the development of the following Graduate Attributes:
Communication
Critical and creative thinking
Social interaction
Independent and lifelong learning
Ethics
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Contact details
Unit Coordinators contact details
Name: Anne Clear

Email: a.clear@murdoch.edu.au
Room: MBS 2.030
Phone: +61 8 9360 6021
Tutor contact details
You will be notified who your tutor will be at the beginning of the teaching period. The tutor
will provide you with their contact details.
Write tutor contact details in the box below.
The unit coordinator and other Murdoch university academics will conduct the lectures for
this unit.
Administrative contact details
School of Management & Governance

Murdoch University
Murdoch Western Australia 6150
School Office
Building MBS1, Level 1
(08) 9360 6000
mgacademicsupport@murdoch.edu.au
Technical help
For technical difficulties contact IT Service Desk:

itservicedesk@urdoch.edu.au or phone 9360 2000
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How to study this unit
Contact time
Students are required to attend a 2 hour lecture and a 2 hour workshop, a total of four hours
per teaching week. Lectures and workshops commence in semester week 1.
Time commitment
As this is a 3 credit point unit, we expect students to spend on average 10 hours per week
working on the unit in both the teaching and non teaching weeks.
Attendance requirements
There are no minimum attendance requirements in this unit. To apply the skills learned in this
unit and adequately prepare for the assessments, attendance of workshops and lectures is
highly recommended.
The unit coordinator is happy to discuss issues with students and to clarify points made in
class as long as you make the effort to understand the point first by attending lectures and
workshops.
Small group and interactive teaching and learning activities
The workshops will involve small group discussion based on lecture materials and readings.
Workshops are a vital element of the unit as it is in workshops that students will have the
opportunity to learn how to apply the skills fundamental to the unit. Participation in workshop
discussions is expected.
Unit changes in response to student feedback
Student feedback is valued. This is the first time this unit has been offered and to develop the
unit for future cohorts, current students are encouraged to provide feedback about the
textbook, use of reading materials, assessment requirements, and workshop structure.
Feedback can be given by emailing the unit coordinator, discussing personally with the unit
coordinator or your tutor, or anonymously via the student survey on MOSS.
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Resources for this unit
To undertake study in this unit, students will need:
Essential textbook (You are expected to purchase this text)
Kevin Gallagher (2013). Skills Development for Business and Management Students: Study
and Employability. 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-964426-1
Non-programmable calculator
Other references/recommended reading (available in the Library Reserve)
Tracey Bretag, Joanna Crossman, and Sarbari Bordia (2009). Communication Skills.
McGraw-Hill Australia. ISBN 9780070144989
Jean Brick (2011). Academic culture: A student's guide to studying at university. 2nd Edition.
Macmillan. ISBN 9781420256598
Stella Cottrell (2013). The Study Skills Handbook. 4th Edition. Palgrave study guides.
Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9781137289254
Lorraine Marshall and Frances Rowland (2014). A guide to learning independently. 5e.
Pearson Australia. ISBN 9781442559363
Kathy Turner, Lynette Ireland, Brenda Krenus, and Leigh Pointon (2011). Essential Academic
Skills. 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195576054
Online resources
Gallagher: Skills Development for Business and Management Students 2e, Online Resource
Centre
www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/gallagher2e/
The following will be provided during the teaching period:
lecture slides
lecture recordings
workshop questions and handouts
a hard copy of the Unit Information and Learning Guide (UILG)
an electronic copy of the UILG
electronic journal articles
articles on the web
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Study schedule
Session Topic Readings Workshop Assessment

Activities Activities
1. What is University study? Gallagher Ch 1-3, 13 Introduction
2. Reading: Identifying an Gallagher Ch 7 Topic 1 Reading/writing

authors position diagnostic
3. What is research? Gallagher Ch 5 & 6 Topic 2
4. Why do we reference? Gallagher Ch 5 Topic 3
5. Writing: Developing your own Gallagher Ch 8 Topic 4 Participation

arguments Feedback
6. Revisiting your writing Gallagher Ch 8 Topic 5 Essay Plan

(10%)
7. Academic Writing Gallagher Ch 8 Topic 6
8. Presentation skills and working Gallagher Ch 9 & 11 Topic 7

with your peers
9. Sources and types of data Gallagher Ch 10 Topic 8 Essay (20%);

Maths Quiz
diagnostic
10. Working with formulae Gallagher Ch 10 Topic 9
11. Presenting data: What does it Gallagher Ch 10 Topic 10 Participation

mean? Feedback
12. What next? And exam Gallagher Ch 13 Topic 11 & Numeracy test
preparation Exam review (20%)
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Assessment
Assessment for this unit is conducted in accordance with the Murdoch University
Assessment Policy.
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/index/policies/index?Filter=assessment
Schedule of assessment items
INTERNALLY ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY

You will be assessed on the basis of:
Assessment item Description Value Due

Workshop participation Quality of contribution 10% Ongoing
Essay plan Essay outline and draft 10% Session 6, Week 7,
12.00pm, Friday 11th April
Essay Individual assessment 20% Session 9, Week 11,
12.00pm, Friday 9th May
Numeracy test Online 20% Session 12, Week 14,
Monday 26th May 2014
Examination Closed book 40% Assessment period
EXTERNALLY ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY

You will be assessed on the basis of:
Assessment item Description Value Due

Discussion Board Activity Quality of contribution 10% Ongoing
Essay plan Essay outline and draft 10% Session 6, Week 7,
12.00pm, Friday 11th April
Essay Individual assessment 20% Session 9, Week 11,
12.00pm, Friday 9th May
Numeracy test Online 20% Session 12, Week 14,
Monday 26th May 2014
Examination Closed book 40% Assessment period
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Assessment details
Workshop Participation (INTERNALLY ENROLLED SUDENTS ONLY)
Attendance at workshops is not compulsory but as there is a participation component to this

course it is vital that all workshop sessions are attended. It is important for students to
prepare for and participate in the workshops. Merely attending a workshop will NOT
contribute to the workshop participation mark. Students will be awarded marks for their
participation in the workshop discussion.
In order to complete this component, students should:

Attend every workshop
Bring your prepared workshop questions to each workshop
Actively participate in the workshop and submit any workshop questions as requested
Complete a self-evaluation form at the end of session 5, week 6 and at the end of
session 11, week 13 (the workshop assessment form will be available on LMS).
Discussion Board Activity (EXTERNALLY ENROLLED SUDENTS ONLY)
Externally enrolled students are strongly encouraged to be involved in the discussion board
activity. The discussion board enables students to communicate with their tutor and
externally enrolled students, as well as being an important tool for students to demonstrate
their understanding of the unit material. It is essential that students prepare for and
participate in the discussion board activities. Students will be awarded marks for their
contribution to the discussion board activities.
Participation self-evaluation form (ALL STUDENTS)
Students will be asked to complete a workshop evaluation form on their individual

performance in the workshops and discussion boards. The form will be available online on
the unit LMS and is to be completed by the Friday at the end of session 5, week 6 and at the
end of session 11, week 13. This self-assessment will provide an opportunity for the tutor to
undertake a mid-semester review and give feedback on the students contribution and
participation in discussions and workshop. The students own assessment of their
participation will be used in determining their final mark. Any issues regarding the self-
assessment and feedback should be raised initially with your tutor.
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Essay Plan (ALL STUDENTS)
Students will be asked to submit an individual essay plan for their assignment. Details about
the assignment question will be provided during the lectures and placed on the Learning
Management System (LMS). The essay plan will be an essay outline and draft and include
the following:
Introduction paragraph
Topic sentences for your main body paragraphs
At least 4 credible and relevant references using the appropriate method
The essay plan must be referenced, using the Chicago method, 12 size font and 1.5 line
spaced on A4 pages. You can check out the citation guide on the Murdoch Library site at
http://wwwlib.murdoch.edu.au/find/citation
Essay (ALL STUDENTS)
Students will be asked to submit an individual assignment. Details about the assignment
question will be provided during the lectures and placed on LMS. The assignment must be
fully referenced, using the Chicago method, 12 size font and 1.5 line spaced on A4 pages.
You can check out the citation guide on the Murdoch Library site at
http://wwwlib.murdoch.edu.au/find/citation
The length of the assignment should be approximately 1,500 words. Students are expected
to use at least eight (8) different references. Examples of the types of references that may be
used include journal articles (electronic or hard copy) or books (this list is not exhaustive).
Please note that lecture notes/slides and Wikipedia are not acceptable reference sources. If
you are unsure if the reference is credible or relevant please check with your tutor. Do not
limit discussion to the books referred to in the lectures and workshops. Students are
expected to research thoroughly for the assignment.
Marking criteria for the assignment:
Referencing
Evidence of
(Correct Presentation
research Identification Analysis and
method, (spelling,
(number of and synthesis of evaluation of
consistency and grammar,
references, relevant relevant
demonstration sequencing of
credibility of material material
of academic ideas, format)
sources)
integrity)
4 4 4 4 4
Students must submit their assignment to Turnitin and then attach the Turnitin report to the
assignment. Submitting your assignment to Turnitin is not submitting your assignment for
marking. Use the Turnitin Originality Report to assist you in correctly referencing your
assignment. When submitting your assignment to Turnitin do not include coversheets or
reference lists.
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The assignment must be submitted on or before the due date. The assignments are to be
placed in the assignment boxes, Level 1, MBS building (next to reception). The assignment
must not be sent via email to the Unit Coordinator or tutor. When submitting the assignment,
attach the assignment cover sheet (available online and near the assignment boxes) with the
declaration completed. Students are required to keep a copy of all submitted assessments.
Extensions for submission of essays will ONLY be granted in exceptional circumstances. If

something exceptional arises that requires an extension, contact the Unit Coordinator before
the paper is due. Late papers for which an extension has not been granted will have 10% of
the marks deducted per day. Reasons that are considered insufficient to warrant an
extension include computer failures; car failures or other transportation difficulties; work
conflicts and other study commitments. 'Losing' work through computer failure is not
accepted as a reason for late submission of an assessment; students using a computer
should know to frequently save and backup.
Numeracy Test (ALL STUDENTS)
A multiple choice and short answer online numeracy test will be held on Monday 26th May
2014, in semester week 14.
Examination (ALL STUDENTS)
The final examination will be of 3 hours and 10 minutes duration (10 minutes reading time)
and held in the two week examination period. The University requires all students sitting
examinations (including those held off-campus) to show photographic identification at each
exam.
Students may inspect their marked examination scripts and discuss the marking with the unit
coordinator within 14 days of the posting of results.
Determination of the final grade
In order to pass this unit students must achieve a satisfactory performance (50%) overall.
There is no requirement to pass any particular assessment component.
All assessments will be combined to form the final grade.
See Section 10 in the current Assessment Policy regarding grades.

https://policy.murdoch.edu.au/dotNet/documents/?
docid=1373&LinkedFromInsertedLink=true&public=true
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Learning Guide
Introduction
This information is designed to help you move through the unit in a way, which will lead to
thorough, critical and reflective learning.
Each week students are asked to do the following:

1. Complete the workshop questions prior to attending your workshop session as they
will be discussed during the session (refer to table below for workshop activities);
2. Listen to the lectures (either by attending the lecture or listening online);
3. Complete the required readings; and
4. Participate in the workshops ask questions, pose answers, join the discussion.
This Learning Guide contains information on how to study each topic, including:
Introductory information
List of essential readings
Key topic concepts
How the topic contributes to the units learning outcomes
Workshop questions and activities for each week:
Session Week Week Commencing Workshop Activities
1. 1. 24th February 2014 Introduction
2. 2. 3rd March 2014 Topic 1
3. 3. 10th March 2014 Topic 2
4. 17th March 2014 STUDY BREAK
4. 5. 24th March 2014 Topic 3
5. 6. 31st March 2014 Topic 4
6. 7. 7th April 2014 Topic 5
9. 21st April 2014 STUDY BREAK
9. 11. 5th May 2014 Topic 8
10. 12. 12th May 2014 Topic 9
11. 13. 19th May 2014 Topic 10
12. 14. 26th May 2014 Topic 11 & Exam review
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Workshop activities: Introduction (week 1)
1. Discuss Unit Guide, Unit assessments and expectations.
2. Introduction exercise Find Someone Who .? (handout)
3. SWOT, Activity 1.4, text page 12

(a) Using the SWOT framework below, think of how you react emotionally in a study, work or
personal situation and enter at least three strengths and three weaknesses for yourself.
(b) Think of times when you could make use of your emotional strengths and label each of
these as an Opportunity.
(c) Think of times when your emotional weaknesses might put you at a disadvantage, and
label each of these as a Threat.
(d) Analyse your SWOT diagram: Do you wish to improve your emotional strengths further?
Do you wish to tackle your emotional weaknesses?
Emotional Strengths Emotional Weaknesses
Opportunity Threat
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4. SMART Goal
Identify for yourself an academic goal you would like to achieve this year and break the goal
into the SMART elements:
Specific __________________________________________________________________
Measureable ______________________________________________________________
Achievable ________________________________________________________________
Relevant _________________________________________________________________
Timely ___________________________________________________________________
5. Academic and General

In small groups, using the scenarios below, identify the academic and general support that is
available here at Murdoch University.
(a) What is available?
(b) Where to find it? (on campus, online)
(c) How to access it? (Phone, email, appointment, walk-up)
Frank Enstein is a first year student and was unable to attend O week and the first two
weeks of classes because of illness. Frank would like to find out what he has missed and
what materials he needs for week 3. What should Frank do?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Sonny Day has lectures in Freehills LT, KEBLT and VBS 3.023 and tutorials in Amen 2.023,
Ref 3.006 and EH 1.005. Where are these rooms?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Barb Dwyers first exam was at 9.30am. Barb left home at 8.00am for a 20 minute drive. On
her way to the exam Barb was involved in a car accident. Barb was not badly injured but did
not get to the University until 11.00am. What should Barb do?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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Don Key initially thought that he would like to do an Accounting major. Unfortunately Don
does not like numbers but has found that he is good with people. What should Don do?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Gene Poole is an elite athlete and represents Australia in Synchronised Swimming. Gene will
not be able to attend her BBS100 final exam as she will be attending a competition in New
York during exam week. What should Gene do?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Leigh Kings best friend has decided to have his 18th birthday party in Bali. The party will be
on the same day as Leighs BBS100 final exam. What should Leigh do?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Iona Ford had a car accident on the weekend and broke her left clavicle and left arm. Iona is
left handed and has her BBS100 final exam in 3 weeks. What should she do?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Anna Conda is a first year Business student but her mother is very ill with cancer and Anna
has to help the family, in particular her two younger brothers. It is week 6 and Anna has not
submitted two assignments, has missed one test and has only been able to attend half of her
classes. What can Anna do?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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Topic 1: What is University study?
Introduction
This topic will introduce students to university learning and will cover some introductory
information about technology and resources for learning.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this topic you should be able to:

Identify what is expected of you as a student at University
Identify study habits and learning skills for University
Key concepts
Learning skills for University

Study habits
Attendance
Assessment preparation
Time management
Required reading
Chapters 1 3 and 13 (pages 241-243 only); Kevin Gallagher (2013). Skills Development for
Business and Management Students: Study and Employability.
Recommended reading
Chapter 1 5; Stella Cottrell (2013). The Study Skills Handbook.
Chapter 4; Jean Brick (2011). Academic culture: A student's guide to studying at university.
Chapters 3 & 4; Lorraine Marshall and Frances Rowland (2014). A guide to learning
independently.
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 2: Reading: Identifying an authors position.
Introduction
At times students need to read large volumes of material and to understand and interpret
what an author is saying. This topic will introduce students to effective reading skills and how
to apply these skills to critically analyse material.
Learning outcomes

Identify the argument in an authors work
Develop skills in reading for research
Develop skills in critiquing an authors writing
Key concepts
Why read?
How to read?
Critical reading
Authors argument
Required reading
Chapter 7; Kevin Gallagher (2013). Skills Development for Business and Management
Students: Study and Employability.
Recommended reading
Chapter 1; Tracey Bretag, et al (2009). Communication Skills.
Chapter 10; Lorraine Marshall and Frances Rowland (2014). A guide to learning
independently.
Chapter 4; Kathy Turner, et al (2011). Essential Academic Skills.
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 3: What is research?
Introduction
This topic will introduce students to research skills and sources of information. Students will
be introduced to search smart strategies and techniques and where sources of information
can be located. Students will learn skills to determine if these sources are credible and/or
relevant.
Learning outcomes

Locate sources of information from databases, books, journals and electronic sources
Identify the credibility of the sources of information
Develop search strategies
Key concepts
Sources of information
Databases
Search strategies
Credibility of sources
Assignment research
Required reading
Chapters 5 (pages 72 83) & 6; Kevin Gallagher (2013). Skills Development for Business
and Management Students: Study and Employability.
Recommended reading
Chapter 6; Stella Cottrell (2013). The Study Skills Handbook.
Chapter 8 & 9; Lorraine Marshall and Frances Rowland (2014). A guide to learning
independently.
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 4: Why do we reference?
Introduction
Referencing is about acknowledging another authors work and/or ideas and demonstrating
the variety of sources you have used in your discussion and argument. Students need to
reference sources of information correctly to avoid incidences of plagiarism.
Learning outcomes

Identify various referencing styles
Apply correctly the Chicago referencing style
Identify what is plagiarism
Use strategies to avoid plagiarism
Key concepts
Referencing styles
Plagiarism
Required reading
Chapter 5 (pages 83 91); Kevin Gallagher (2013). Skills Development for Business and
Management Students: Study and Employability.
Recommended reading
independently.
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 5: Writing: Developing your own arguments
Introduction
Before writing, students need to be aware of their topic, audience, structure, and be familiar
with the process of writing including drafting and editing. An essay plan will provide students
with a base from which to prepare the final written submission.
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of sentence structure and use of paragraphs
Demonstrate an understanding of the need for drafting and editing
Prepare an essay plan
Key concepts
Paragraphs
Drafts and editing
Structure
Essay plan
Required reading
Chapters 8; Kevin Gallagher (2013). Skills Development for Business and Management
Recommended reading
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 6: Revisiting your writing
Introduction
This topic will introduce students to analytical, argumentative, and evaluative writing.
Students will be expected to critique an authors work.
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of how to critique an authors work
Write an academic essay
Key concepts
Analytical writing
Essay writing
Required reading
Recommended reading
Chapter 7 & 11; Stella Cottrell (2013). The Study Skills Handbook.
independently.
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 7: Academic Writing
Introduction
This topic will introduce students to different forms of academic writing. The main focus of
this topic will be the different writing formats associated with each discipline within business.
Learning outcomes

Identify the different formats required for academic writing
Prepare an essay in the appropriate format
Key concepts
Academic writing
Essay
Report
Thesis
Required reading
Recommended reading
Chapter 6 & 7; Tracey Bretag, et al (2009). Communication Skills.
Chapter 15 & 16; Jean Brick (2011). Academic culture: A student's guide to studying at
university.
Chapter 8 & 12; Kathy Turner, et al (2011). Essential Academic Skills.
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 8: Presentation skills and working with your
peers
Introduction
Students will be required to give a presentation either individually or as a group.

Understanding how to give a presentation and how to use props and presentation formats
will give students confidence to improve their presentation delivery. Working in a group
provides a learning opportunity for students and although group work can be challenging it
provides a foundation from which to develop teamwork skills.
Learning outcomes

Identify ways to make a presentation
Identify how to capture an audience
Use various methods to improve your presentation, handle presentation nerves and
capture your audience
Identify an appropriate strategy for conflict resolution
Identify group roles for members
Key concepts
Presentation props
Knowing your audience
Team work
Conflict resolution
Required reading
Chapters 9 & 11; Kevin Gallagher (2013). Skills Development for Business and Management
Recommended reading
Chapter 9 & 10; Kathy Turner, et al (2011). Essential Academic Skills.
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 9: Sources and types of data
Introduction
Students will be introduced to data, where it comes from and how it can be presented.
Learning outcomes

Identify the different types and sources of data and what they mean
Collect data and present data in a form that can be used.
Key concepts
Sources of data
Types of data
Required reading
Chapter 10 from Kevin Gallagher (2013). Skills Development for Business and Management
Recommended reading
Chapter 9 from Stella Cottrell (2013). The Study Skills Handbook.
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 10: Working with formulae
Introduction
Working with data requires business students to undertake calculations and use this
information to make business decisions.
Learning outcomes

Undertake calculations for the mean, mode and median using formulae and
calculators
Use data sets to create useful statistics and tables
Key concepts
Mean, mode, median

Data sets
Statistics and tables
Required reading
Recommended reading
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 11: Presenting data: What does it mean?
Introduction
This topic will introduce students to graphs. Students will write a comprehensive report based
on the interpretation and analysis of relevant graphs and statistical information.
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to interpret graphs and compare graphs
Demonstrate an ability to read and comprehend statistical articles and tables
Draft a report using statistical information
Key concepts
Lines, curves and graphs

Presenting data
Reporting statistical information
Required reading
Recommended reading
Workshop activities
Available on LMS
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Topic 12: What next? And exam preparation
Introduction
Skills developed in this unit will be relevant for all business disciplines and can be applied to
future studies and employment. As part of exam preparation students will need to identify
strategies for revision, prepare for the exams, and adopt techniques for managing exam
stress.
Learning outcomes

Identify how the skills learnt in this unit can be used in future studies and employment
Identify ways to prepare for the exam and strategies for revision
Identify techniques for managing exam stress
Key concepts
Business skills
Revision strategies
Exam preparation
Managing exam stress
Required reading
Recommended reading
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Academic Skills for Business

Unit Information and Learning Guide

BBS100 Academic Skills for Business

Enrolment in Bachelor of Business

Aims of the unit

The broad aims of this unit are to:

Develop a range of generic learning skills;

Learning outcomes for the unit

On completion of the unit students should have:

Name: Anne Clear

Tutor contact details

Write tutor contact details in the box below.

Administrative contact details

School of Management & Governance

For technical difficulties contact IT Service Desk:

Small group and interactive teaching and learning activities

Unit changes in response to student feedback

To undertake study in this unit, students will need:

Essential textbook (You are expected to purchase this text)

Other references/recommended reading (available in the Library Reserve)

The following will be provided during the teaching period:

Session Topic Readings Workshop Assessment

1. What is University study? Gallagher Ch 1-3, 13 Introduction

2. Reading: Identifying an Gallagher Ch 7 Topic 1 Reading/writing

3. What is research? Gallagher Ch 5 & 6 Topic 2

4. Why do we reference? Gallagher Ch 5 Topic 3

5. Writing: Developing your own Gallagher Ch 8 Topic 4 Participation

6. Revisiting your writing Gallagher Ch 8 Topic 5 Essay Plan

7. Academic Writing Gallagher Ch 8 Topic 6

8. Presentation skills and working Gallagher Ch 9 & 11 Topic 7

9. Sources and types of data Gallagher Ch 10 Topic 8 Essay (20%);

10. Working with formulae Gallagher Ch 10 Topic 9

11. Presenting data: What does it Gallagher Ch 10 Topic 10 Participation

Schedule of assessment items

INTERNALLY ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY

Assessment item Description Value Due

EXTERNALLY ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY

Assessment item Description Value Due

Workshop Participation (INTERNALLY ENROLLED SUDENTS ONLY)

Attendance at workshops is not compulsory but as there is a participation component to this

In order to complete this component, students should:

Discussion Board Activity (EXTERNALLY ENROLLED SUDENTS ONLY)

Participation self-evaluation form (ALL STUDENTS)

Students will be asked to complete a workshop evaluation form on their individual

Essay (ALL STUDENTS)

Marking criteria for the assignment:

Extensions for submission of essays will ONLY be granted in exceptional circumstances. If

Numeracy Test (ALL STUDENTS)

Examination (ALL STUDENTS)

Determination of the final grade

All assessments will be combined to form the final grade.

See Section 10 in the current Assessment Policy regarding grades.

Each week students are asked to do the following:

Workshop questions and activities for each week:

Session Week Week Commencing Workshop Activities

1. 1. 24th February 2014 Introduction

2. 2. 3rd March 2014 Topic 1

3. 3. 10th March 2014 Topic 2

4. 17th March 2014 STUDY BREAK

4. 5. 24th March 2014 Topic 3

5. 6. 31st March 2014 Topic 4

6. 7. 7th April 2014 Topic 5