Induction 2020

Question 1

What does an upheld NEC allow me to do?

Accepted Answer

Sit the assessment at the next assessment point without being capped

Question 2

What should I be doing in independent study time?

Accepted Answer

Read the relevant text book chapters flagged during lectures, Replay lecture recording and take notes, Review seminar questions&model answers and follow up queries, Do wider reading around topic - newspapers, journal articles

Question 3

Do I have to attend all lectures and seminars?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is anybody checking my attendance and engagement with online materials?

Accepted Answer

Yes - my academic mentor, Yes - my course administrator, Yes - my course leader

Question 5

Who sets and marks your coursework and exams?

Accepted Answer

Your module team

Question 6

What should I do in an online lecture?

Accepted Answer

Listen attentively and make notes of the key aspects

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Student Support Services, Seminar Tutor, Academic Mentor and/or Student (CERT) mentor, Course Team - Katharine Pearce

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

No

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Ask my tutor if I have any remaining questions afterwards, Speak to classmates to understand what was covered, Watch the lecture recording (NOW) before the related seminar, Review the seminar materials on NOW, including model answers

Question 10

How should I email members of staff?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Why is my 1st year at NTU so important?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

No, if I refer modules then I capped at a low third

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Part-time job or volunteering for employability experience, Attending guest lectures and other non-timetabled events, Going on library skills workshops on areas I need help with, Clubs, societies, sports teams etc

Question 15

How often should I check and manage NTU emails?

Accepted Answer

At least once a day

Question 16

What should I do in a seminar (online and Face2Face)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

How many hours am I expected to study each week?

Accepted Answer

30-40 study hours in total

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

ENGAGE, ENGAGE, ENGAGE, ENGAGE

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

My course administrator, My seminar tutor

Question 20

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 21

What can I do if I decide that I'm on the wrong course...?

Accepted Answer

I can apply to transfer to 2nd year BA Business/ JH courses at a set time

Induction 2020

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