Induction 2022

Question 1

What should I do in a lecture?

Accepted Answer

Listen attentively, respond to activities and make notes of the key aspects

Question 2

What is the single most important thing I can do to help me succeed this year?

Accepted Answer

ENGAGE, ENGAGE, ENGAGE, ENGAGE

Question 3

Who sets and marks your coursework and exams?

Accepted Answer

Your module team

Question 4

What does an upheld NEC allow me to do?

Accepted Answer

Sit the assessment at the next assessment point without being capped

Question 5

Who should I tell if I am going to be absent from university?

Accepted Answer

My course administrator for 1+ day absence, My seminar tutor for a 1 day absence

Question 6

What degree classification should you be aiming for?

Accepted Answer

2:1 or above

Question 7

Do I have to attend all lectures and seminars?

Accepted Answer

You should attend all scheduled activities unless you have a valid reason

Question 8

How many hours am I expected to study each week?

Accepted Answer

30-40 study hours in total

Question 9

How should I email members of staff?

Accepted Answer

From my NTU email address only, with my signature at the end, In a friendly but professional manner, as I would at work

Question 10

How many mandatory CPD activities are there on PAD?

Accepted Answer

12

Question 11

How often should I check and manage NTU emails?

Accepted Answer

At least once a day

Question 12

What should I do if I miss a lecture or seminar?

Accepted Answer

Attend my tutor&#x27;s weekly office hour r if I have any remaining questions, Review the seminar materials on NOW, including model answers, Speak to classmates to understand what was covered, Watch the lecture recording (NOW) before the related seminar

Question 13

What happens if I am ill for an assessment?

Accepted Answer

I need to inform NTU by submitting a NEC with evidence, With no NEC, I score ZERO. Any resit is capped at a LOWTHIRD

Question 14

How many of the PAD Mandatory CPD tasks have been allocated already?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 15

Where can I go for extra help if I'm struggling?

Accepted Answer

Seminar Tutor, Course tutor and/or Student mentor, Course Team - Katharine Pearce, Student Support Services

Question 16

What else should I be doing as well as keeping up with my university work?

Accepted Answer

Going on library skills workshops on areas I need help with, Socialising and making the most of uni life, Clubs, societies, sports teams etc, Part-time job or volunteering for employability experience

Question 17

If I do really badly this year, can I just start over again with a 'blank sheet'?

Accepted Answer

No, if I fail any assessments then I am capped at a low third in referrals

Question 18

What should I do if I suffer from exam stress/ anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Sign up to revision and exam techniques workshops to prepare, See my GP well in advance if I need medical help, Speak to my course tutor-> signpost me to helpful sources

Question 19

What has the biggest impact on your degree classification?

Accepted Answer

My engagement

Question 20

Is anybody checking my attendance and engagement with online materials?

Accepted Answer

Yes - my course administrator, Yes - my course leader, Yes - my course tutor

Question 21

What should I be doing in independent study time?

Accepted Answer

Replay lecture recording (if missed) and take notes, Review seminar questions&model answers and follow up queries, Assessment preparation, Read and make notes on the pre-work on NOW

Question 22

How many times can I sit an assessment until I pass?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 23

What should I do in a seminar?

Accepted Answer

Participate, Ask questions, Complete any pre-work including reviewing the lecture slides, Bring the right equipment - pen,paper,calculator,materials..

Question 24

Do we allow proof-reading or re-submission of coursework?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 25

Why is my 1st year at NTU so important?

Accepted Answer

Study habits I develop now will last throughout my degree, It is important to set the right impression from the outset, Employers review 1st year marks when I apply for placements

Induction 2022

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Induction 2022

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