School of English ‘What you need to know’

What this meeting will cover:

• Who’s who: School of English

• Your academic life at Sheffield

• Academic support

• How to get involved

• Think Create

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School Reception and Support Staff

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Michelle Wegrzynska Office Manager Leesa Spence Student Liaison Assistant Becky D’Silva Student Liaison Assistant

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Support for Dual Honours

• Staff to support dual honours

• Office on the ground floor of Jessop West

• General information – not academic

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Ida Kemp Interdisciplinary

Programs Manager (i.kemp@sheffield.ac.uk)

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How is my degree structured?

120 credits per year - 360 credits in total

Year 1: A launch pad into higher-level study • time management, independent learning, essay writing • flexibility in choices • doesn’t count to final degree (but you have to pass)

Year 2: Building subject-specific skills and knowledge • more on techniques of analysis and different types of material • choices more focused on degree subject • counts for one third

Year 3: Advanced understanding and greater independence

• more sophisticated approaches, more difficult material • again, more focus on degree subject • counts for two thirds.

How will I be taught?

• Lectures

• Seminars/Workshops

• Tutor’s office hours

• Personal meetings

• MOLE

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Individual Tutorials

(My Online Learning Environment)

Lectures

• To introduce content/concepts

• To help you with context

• To introduce alternatives

• To demonstrate a way of arguing

• To provide all the information you need on a given topic

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• To ask questions

• To check understanding

• To try out ideas and get feedback

• To practise making arguments

• To practise developing analyses

• To always have the right answer

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Seminars/Workshops

• To ask more specific questions

• To discuss feedback

• To review progress

• To set goals

• To plan for the future

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Tutorials

Getting the most out of your modules

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Attend all the sessions

Think about the purpose of each lecture

Make notes and review them later

Follow up on recommended reading

Be persistent – learning takes time

Prepare

Lecture

Make an effort to speak up … and to listen

Don’t be afraid of mistakes

Ask for help if you don’t understand

General

Seminars/Workshops

Attendance policy

Absence from Class

Absence from timetabled classes will only be authorised in the case of illness, bereavement or other exceptional circumstances. You must inform your tutor in advance of the session(s) you'll miss. If you have an on-going illness or have a Learning Support Plan, you should contact your personal tutor for advice on the best way to report your absences.

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MOLE

• Resources

• Assessment

• Interaction beyond the classroom

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Introduction to E-Learning:

Wed 21 Sept

in Computer room 4, DIA -206, The Diamond

You have been assigned a time-slot in your introductory packet

Jamie Lepiorz

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• Essays

• Exams

• Projects/posters

• Presentations

• Performance

• Online assessments

• Marked on the School marking scale

Assessment: a wide range!

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Assessment Officers

Not as scary as they sound

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Who are the level-one assessment officers?

Literature

Dr. Rachel Stenner (rachel.stenner@sheffield.ac.uk)

English Language and Linguistics and English Language & Literature

Dr. Graham Williams (G.T.Williams@sheffield.ac.uk)

Theatre

Dr. Carmen Levick (c.levick@sheffield.ac.uk)

What do assessment officers do?

• Ensure the assessment process is rigorous, fair and transparent

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Ensuring assessment across

different modules is comparable

Ensuring good marking and

feedback practice is implemented

Liaising with external examiners who check

our processes and marking are fair

Arranging extensions and other forms of

concession.

Why might you need an extension?

• https://www.shef.ac.uk/english/current/late

• Request an extension two working days before the deadline to avoid 5-mark-per-day penalty

• You should also let your personal tutor know of the circumstances affecting your work

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Bereavement Illness Medical

treatment

Personal trauma

Extenuating Circumstances

• If there are extenuating circumstances that affect your work, talk to your tutor!

• http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/forms/circs

• Be prepared to provide evidence in support of your application

Plagiarism

• Turnitin anti-plagiarism software is used on assessed work.

• You must complete the School of English plagiarism quiz on MOLE.

• Sanctions run from 10-mark penalty to withholding of credit

• If in doubt, ask your personal tutor, seminar tutor or a member of the assessment team.

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Online assessment guide

https://www.shef.ac.uk/english/current/assessment

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Your Personal Tutor :

• A member of academic staff in your department

• (Personal Tutors for Dual Honours students are from your Home Department but the second department may also designate one).

• The first point of contact for any problem or issue which cannot be resolved by administrative staff or your course tutors

• difficulties with your studies

• personal difficulties that you are worried about or are impacting on your studies

• there to share good news!

• Can direct you towards the wide range of specialised help, such as careers advice, or student counselling, provided by the University and the Union of Students.

Support: Personal Tutors

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Your responsibilities

• Attend all meetings with your Personal Tutor and prepare for them by completing the induction task.

• The School will make arrangements for you to meet your Personal Tutor this week, and at least once during every following semester.

• Inform your personal tutor promptly of any difficulties you are experiencing that affect your studies.

• Don’t wait for your scheduled meeting but do contact your Personal Tutor as they will want to help you identify ways to help resolve the problem

NB: In all but exceptional circumstances any information you give to your Personal Tutor will be treated as confidential, if requested. All personal information held by departments will be handled in accordance with the University's Data Protection Policy and Procedures.

• Your personal tutor, meeting time, and location are available:

• In your Intro Week packet that you received in the Subject Area meetings (or possibly today)

• At the School’s induction website: http://www.shef.ac.uk/english/induction

• At the School of English Reception on Level 1

• All meetings will take place on Wednesday and Thursday EXCEPT:

• Dr Joanna Gavins : 12-1pm Friday 23 September , Jessop West Seminar Room 01

Your Personal Tutor

Student Services Information Desk (SSiD)

• the 'one-stop shop' information service for general student related issues: see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/index

• link to Disability and Dyslexia Support Service: ‘If you have an impairment or condition that can make it difficult for you to undertake study-related tasks like sitting exams, reading, planning and writing assignments, attending classes and taking notes in them or delivering presentations, then you are likely to be eligible for disability support.’

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What is MUSE and what do i use it for?

My Services menu to access:

● Email and other Google Apps

● Course materials (MOLE)

● StarPlus – library catalogue

MUSE - your University IT Account - gives you access to

online services including access to the Electronic

Resources of the Library

What do I need my UCard for?

Entry/Exit Gates

Borrowing Books

Collecting Reservations

Printing / Photocopying

You need your UCard to use the on-campus libraries

How do I borrow books?

• Self-service machines (Remember PIN) • Up to 25 items at once

• Automatic renewals

• Request & Pick-up

• No Fines

You need your UCard and PIN to borrow books -

Requesting is the best way to get the books you need

Where are the libraries?

There is silent, group and bookable study space in all

libraries and you can pick-up/drop-off books at any

location

The Diamond (L1 & L4)

24/7 opening

High Demand Books

IC - Information Commons

24/7 opening

Course Books

Western Bank Library

Open until midnight

Wider Reading

What is StarPlus?

Link from My Resources after logging in with MUSE: http://find.shef.ac.uk/

StarPlus is the Library catalogue you can use it to search

for books, journals and other resources in Print or Online

Basic Search Box

Personal

Area

Advanced Searches

Filters

Request for

Pickup

Add to E-

Shelf

Where can I go for help?

Library Connect - http://libraryhelp.shef.ac.uk/

(Help Desk for General Enquiries, FAQs)

Email: library@sheffield.ac.uk

Tel: (0114) 22 27200

Twitter: @UniSheffieldLib

Library Connect is available 24/7, and the Library

Helpdesk is manned most days until 9.00 pm

Where can I get information skills help?

Links: StarPlus / Library Website

Tutorials on:

Search Techniques

Critical Thinking

Referencing

Plagiarism

http://www.librarydevelopment.group.shef.ac.uk/index.html

Use the Information Skills Resource

How do I find my reading lists? MyResource List - Reading Lists: http://myresourcelists.shef.ac.uk/

Search by Module Code

Can I get books that are not at Sheffield?

Recommend (E-)Books: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/cdfiles/ebookrequest

Inter-Library Loans: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/services/ill2

Sconul (Other University Libraries): http://www.shef.ac.uk/library/services/sconul

You can request the library buys new books or order

them through inter-library loan

Are there subject specialist resources?

Literature Subject Guide: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/subjects/sublit

Film Studies Subject Guide: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/subjects/subfilm

Language & Linguistics: http://www.shef.ac.uk/library/subjects/sublang

All resources are searchable through StarPlus -

specialists resources are listed on the indvidual subject

guides

Who are my subject librarians?

Web page:

http://www.shef.ac.uk/library/libstaff/sllist

Faculty of Arts & Humanities Blog:

http://unisheffieldlib-arts.blogspot.co.uk/

Twitter: @LibrarianArts

https://twitter.com/LibrarianArts

Steve McIndoe

Faculty Librarian for Arts & Humanities

Email: s.mcindoe@shef.ac.uk

Tel: (0114) 22 27363

Peter Barr

Liaison Librarian for Arts & Humanities

Email: p.barr@shef.ac.uk

Tel: (0114) 22 27388

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• Our Staff-Student Committee is a forum for the discussion of students’ views on courses and other matters.

• Things actually change – that’s why we win awards!

Student Support Representatives – Dr Fabienne Collignon (f.collignon@sheffield.ac.uk) and Dr Gabriel Ozon

(g.ozon@sheffield.ac.uk)

Staff-Student Committee – Get involved!

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Making your voice heard – Becoming a Course Rep

• Anyone can become a course rep!

• We stand for positive change in the department.

• Members of staff will always be on hand to help you out.

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• Student feedback on teaching

• Changes to programmes

• Departmental/school services (e.g. hand-in arrangements, office opening times, study facilities, personal tutoring)

• Communication with students

• Assessment

• The library, IT and learning resources

What do Course Reps report on?

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The English Society • Winner of best student

academic society in 2014-15, the English Society seems to be getting bigger and better every year!

o Socials

o Volunteering

o Charity Events

o Activities

o Theatre

http://su.sheffield.ac.uk/groups/english-society--5 Or find us on Facebook (@SUEngSoc) or Twitter (@SU_EngSoc)!

Become an ambassador

• Work for the School of English during Open Days

• As well as other events such as school/college visit days

• You get paid

• It’s great experience to put on your CV

• You’ll be emailed a survey in week 1 asking if you’re interested

• Let us know if you would like to help out– the more the merrier!

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ThinkCreate

http://www.thinkcreate.group.shef.ac.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/SheffieldThinkCreate/

thinkcreate@sheffield.ac.uk

What is ThinkCreate? • Core module (IPA 101) that focuses on interdisciplinary

working

• One week working in a group of 6-8 students from a range of subject areas.

• Four themes to choose from that all address ‘real world’ problems from a research-informed perspective.

• Varied learning activities including site visits, ‘ask the experts’ sessions, guest lectures, skills sessions, critical analysis and research.

• Present and discuss your completed work to external project partners, alumni and your peers at a curated exhibition.

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When is ThinkCreate?

• ThinkCreate Launch Event - 17:00 on Friday 18th November 2016 at The Octagon Centre.

• At this event you will meet the academic team and hear about the themes on offer.

• Afterwards, you will be able to submit your theme preferences and will have access to pre-coursework

• ThinkCreate week commences at 10:00 on Monday 30th January and runs until Friday 3rd February 2017. It is based on campus.

What do I do now?

• Info will be released soon on MOLE module: IPA 101

• Please respond to emails from ThinkCreate

• Further information:

• http://www.thinkcreate.group.shef.ac.uk/

• https://www.facebook.com/SheffieldThinkCreate/

• Any questions or support:

• thinkcreate@sheffield.ac.uk

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To Discover And Understand.