Academic Success Month
Academic Success Month
The transition to university life can be challenging for undergraduate students. To facilitate new students’ adjustment to the new learning environment and support their academic success, the Academic Success Month (“ASM”) will be implemented during the first two months of Term 1 and Term 2. A variety of practical training workshops will be organized to equip them with necessary academic skills for university studies, to introduce valuable learning resources and supports available to help students excel in their academic journey and to foster a culture of academic excellence and integrity.
Objectives
- To equip students with necessary academic skills for university studies.
- To provide learning resources and supports for students to excel in their studies.
- To promote a culture of academic excellence and integrity.
Target Audience
Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students, especially for those who are the first-year students.
Co-organizers
Independent Learning Centre (ILC) and Library (LIB)
Knowing Your Learning Styles for Effective Learning Strategies [22 Jan 2025 (Wed)]
Topic: Knowing Your Learning Styles for Effective Learning Strategies
Description: Understanding your own preferred learning style may help you to learn more effectively and understand why sometimes facing difficulty in learning. You could also get the study tips for different types of learners.
Speaker: Ms. Bowie Yu (LEO, OSA)
Duration: 45 mins
Date: 22 Jan 2025 (Wed)
Time: 3pm-3:45pm
Venue: Zoom
Language: English (Supplementary with Cantonese)
Format: Online via Zoom
Registration: https://cuhk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlc-qppjkuHtxmlIw7Ijp9UmEHUKxnQ0ah
Discovering LASSI (Learning and Study Strategies Inventory) [7 Feb 2025 (Fri)]
Topic: Discovering LASSI (Learning and Study Strategies Inventory)
Description: The Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) is designed to gather information about learning and study practices and attitudes. After attending this workshop, students would have a chance to join the LASSI test and receive a report to discover your own learning and study strategies.
Speaker: Mr. Kaman Yip (LEO, OSA)
Duration: 45 mins
Date: 7 Feb 2025 (Fri)
Time: 3pm-3:45pm
Venue: Zoom
Language: English (Supplementary with Cantonese)
Format: Online via Zoom
Registration: https://cuhk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qduChrjovHNDNkZD1jtEeZD0XkpskWgke
Academic Writing Skills for Successful Students [10 Feb 2025 (Mon)]
Topic: Academic Writing Skills for Successful Students
Description: Academic writing is a foundational part of the university experience, and students across every major are expected to write papers that effectively demonstrate their arguments and ideas. This workshop will introduce the features of two common genres: essays and reflective journals, as well as practical tips for successful writing at the tertiary level.
Speaker: Mr. Michael Tessmer, Independent Learning Centre
Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
Date: 10 Feb 2025 (Mon)
Time: 2:30pm – 4:15pm
Venue: CYT 202
Language: English
Format: Face-to-face
Registration: https://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/event?id=95723
Citing Sources Correctly: The Key to Avoiding Plagiarism [13 Feb 2025 (Thu)]
Topic: Citing Sources Correctly: The Key to Avoiding Plagiarism
Description: Academic referencing is an essential component, and you are always advised to give credit to the sources of work that they use from others.
After attending this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify and avoid plagiarism
- Cite sources properly, including AI-generated content
- Know how EndNote can streamline the citation process
Speaker: Ms. Iris Wai, Digital Learning Librarian, Faculty Liaison Librarian (Science) (Library)
Duration: 1 hour
Date: 13 Feb 2025 (Thu)
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: User Education Room, G/F, University Library
Language: English
Format: Face-to-face
Registration: https://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/event?id=95485
Using Effective Search Strategy to Find Credible Academic Sources for Your Assignment [19 Feb 2025 (Wed)]
Topic: Using Effective Search Strategy to Find Credible Academic Sources for Your Assignment
Description: Finding credible academic sources to support your research can be challenging. After attending this workshop, you will be able to:
- Locate required textbooks and course readings for your subjects
- Develop effective search strategies to enhance your research process
- Find and evaluate reliable sources for your assignments and projects
Speaker: Ms. Sue Fung, Outreach and Engagement Librarian, Faculty Liaison Librarian (Arts & General Education) (Library)
Duration: 45 mins
Date: 19 Feb 2025 (Wed)
Time: 2:30pm – 3:15pm
Venue: User Education Room, G/F, University Library
Language: English
Format: Face-to-face
Registration: https://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/event?id=95488
Design and Delivery of Oral Presentations [20 Feb 2025 (Thu)]
Topic: Design and Delivery of Oral Presentations
Description: Designing and delivering oral presentations are important life skills for both academic study and professional purposes. The workshop will introduce essential techniques in engaging different audiences effectively for different presentation purposes. Impactful presentation designs and effective delivery skills will be covered as well.
Speaker: Ms. Sharon Wong, Independent Learning Centre
Duration: 1 hour 45 mins
Date: 20 Feb 2025 (Thu)
Time:10:30am-12:15pm
Venue: User Education Room, G/F, University Library
Language: English
Format: Face-to-face
Registration: https://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/event?id=95648