[major=IA | course_id=SSL101c | syllabus_id=12594 | semester=1 | combo=core | title=Academic Skills for University Success]
Course ID: SSL101c
Title EN: Academic Skills for University Success
Title VI: Kỹ năng học tập đại học
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: 
Description: Upon finishing the course, students can:
1) Knowledge: Understand
- Method to develop your Information & Digital Literacy Skills
- Method to develop your Problem Solving and Creativity Skills
- How to develop your Critical Thinking Skills
- How to develop your Communication Skills
2) Able to (ABET)
- Access, search, filter, manage and organize Information by using a variety of digital tools, from wide variety of source for use in academic study.
- Critically evaluate the reliability of sources and use digital tools for referencing in order to avoid plagiarism.
- Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding the access and use of information
- Develop a toolkit to be able to identify real problems and goals within ill-defined problem & Recognize and apply analytical & creative problem solving technique
- Use a variety of thinking tools to improve critical thinking
- Identify types of argument, and bias within arguments
- Demonstrate, negotiate, and further understanding through spoken, written, visual, and conversational modes
- Effectively formulate arguments and communicate research findings through the process of researching, composing, and editing
3) Others: (ABET)
- Improve study skills (academic reading, information searching, ...)
Student tasks: 1. Join the online course (spec.) when being invited by the admin.
2. Enroll in each MOOC of spec., regularly study MOOCs at least 5hrs/week by watching videos, reading materials, taking quizzes, doing assignments... as required
3. Respect the Coursera Code of Conduct, at https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/208280036-Coursera-Code-of-Conduct
3. Keep online learning progress promptly (bonus will be awarded)
4. Communicate and discuss in forum
5. Attend off-line sessions in the Campus (Optional)
6. Must complete all MOOCs of spec. with certification in order to take the Final Exam at Campus
Tools: Online Spec. https://www.coursera.org/specializations/academic-skills; University of Sydney, including:
- MOOC1: Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy for University Success , https://www.coursera.org/learn/digital-literacy/home/welcome
- MOOC2: Introduction to Problem-Solving Skill for University Success, https://www.coursera.org/learn/problem-solving-skills/home/welcome
- MOOC3: Critical Thinking Skills for University Success, https://www.coursera.org/learn/critical-thinking-skills/home/welcome
- MOOC4: Communication Skills for University Success, https://www.coursera.org/learn/communication-skills/home/welcome
- MOOC5: Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone, https://www.coursera.org/learn/academic-skills-project/home/welcome
Course type: coursera_only
Decision: 359/QĐ-ĐHFPT dated 04/09/2025
Approved date: 2025-04-09
CLO1: Understand and demonstrate how to develop Information & Digital Literacy Skills to help you achieve success in university studies
[1] category=Theoretical Exam (TE); type=Final exam; weight=100.0; duration=60'; question_type=LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5; grading_guide=The whole course content. Each module of course contributes 3-5 questions.; completion_criteria=; clos=4
[1] desc=https://www.coursera.org/specializations/academic-skills; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=SPEC: Academic Skills for University Success Specialization
[2] desc=https://www.coursera.org/learn/digital-literacy; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=MOOC 01: Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy for University Success
[3] desc=https://www.coursera.org/learn/problem-solving-skills; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=MOOC 02: Introduction to Problem-Solving Skill for University Success
[4] desc=https://www.coursera.org/learn/critical-thinking-skills; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=MOOC 03: Critical Thinking Skills for University Success
[5] desc=https://www.coursera.org/learn/communication-skills; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=MOOC 04: Communication Skills for University Success
[6] desc=https://www.coursera.org/learn/academic-skills-project; author=; publisher=Coursera; edition=; isbn=; main=True; online=True; note=MOOC 05: Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone
[7] desc=Coursera - FPT University Private Authored Courses: SSL101c - How To Avoid Plagiarism with Digital Tools (Guided Project); author=; publisher=; edition=; isbn=; main=; online=True; note=Optional Practice
Session 1: Introduction to the online course SSL101 (offline)

Module 1 (MOOC 1): (online)
- Welcome
- Introduction to Academic Culture & Digital Literacy
- Academic Integrity
- How it Works
- Tool and Tips

Module 2 (MOOC 1): (online)
- Information Types by Field
- How to Read a Journal Article in the Humanities
- How to Read a Journal Article in the Sciences
- Characteristics of Journal Article Accessing Information
- Accessing & Defining an Information Need
- Developing a Search Strategy
- Documenting and Evaluating the Search Strategy
Topic: Offline,Online; Teaching type: LO1; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/Enroll to the spec on Coursera for FPT University PlatformModule 1 (MOOC 1): (online)- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self assessment, assignmentModule 2 (MOOC 1): (online)- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self-assessment, assignment***Should students need any support, please contact:- For the course's content-related questions: Coursera's instructors/other learners of the course via the discussion forum and/or FPTU's course mentors- For other inquiries: Coursera help center and/or FPTU's Student service department.

Session 2: Module 3 (MOOC 1):
- Critically Evaluating Information & Web Resources & Wikipedia
- Establishing Relevance
- Managing Information: Files & Folders
- Processing and Coding
Topic: Online,Offline; Teaching type: LO1; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self assessment, assignment

Session 3: Module 4 (MOOC 1): (online)
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- Referencing & Attributing Resources
- Paraphrasing and Summarizing & Referencing Software
- Mendeley, EndNote

Module 5 (MOOC 1): (online)
- Copyright ; Creative Commons Licensing
- Digital Networks for Learning and Research
- Managing Digital Identity
- Presenting yourself online
- Communicating Online; Emailing Lecturers; Writing an Email
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO1; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: Module 4 (MOOC 1):
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self assessment, assignment

Module 5 (MOOC 1):
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self-assessment, assignment
Optional Practice:
Coursera - FPT University Private Authored Courses: SSL101c - How To Avoid Plagiarism with Digital Tools (Guided Project)

Session 4: Module 1 & 2 (MOOC 2):
- Introduction to the Course
- Introduction to Problem Solving & Academic Culture

Module 3 (MOOC 2):
- Strategies for Undemanding and Beginning the Problem5m
- Strategies for Problem-Solving with Specialized Knowledge & Special Cases
- Defining & Categorizing Problems
- Descriptive & Analytical Tasks and Problems
- The Problem Solving Process
2.4b The Problem Solving Process4m
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO2; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: Module 1 & 2 (MOOC 2):
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self assessment, assignment

Module 3 (MOOC 2):
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz
CLO2: Develop Problem Solving and Creativity Skills
Session 1: Module 4 (MOOC 2): (online)
- Seeking Different Perspectives
- Applying Forms of Reasoning and Thinking
- Questioning Assumptions & Considering Alternatives
- Using Creative Strategies
- Strategies for Evaluating Solutions

Module 5 ( MOOC2) Communicating Solutions
- Communicating Solutions: in Written & Oral Form, in Exams
- Group Problem Solving
- Group Work at University
- Organization & Time Management
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO2; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: Module 4 & 5 (MOOC 2):
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self assessment, assignment

Session 2: Module 1, Module 2 (MOOC 3):
- Introduction to Critical Thinking Dispositions & Habits of Mind for Critical Thinking
- Dispositions & Habits of Mind for Critical Thinking Expert Video
- Argument Spheres & Field
- Questioning in Critical Thinking & a Text

Module 3, Module 4 (MOOC 3):
- Logic & Reasoning : Formal Logic Structures; Common Fallacies
- Forms of Reasoning
- Applying Systems Thinking
- Claims and Evidence
- Identifying Biases and Assumptions
- Using Critical Thinking & Criteria to Evaluate Arguments
-Types of Argument
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO3; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: Module 1, Module 2 (MOOC 3):
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self assessment, assignment

Module 3, Module 4 (MOOC 3):
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self assessment, assignment

Session 3: Module 5 ( MOOC 3) (online)
- Demonstrating Critical Thinking
- Argument Structures & Chains
- Models for Academic Argumentation
- Critical Thinking, Critique and Reflective Writing

Summative Assessment & Peer-graded Assignment
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO3; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: Module 5 ( MOOC 3)
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self assessment, assignment

Review MOOC 1, 2, 3
- All Students should participate in review slot(if any question)

Session 4: Module 1, Module 2 (MOOC 4): - Introduce & Participate to Communication in Academic Culture
- Introduction to Academic Culture & Communication
- Resilience & Motivation for University
- Introduction to rhetorical situations at university
- University course outlines & contexts of communication
- Participation & Communication at University
- Participating in Lectures & Tutorials, Online Forums, Group Work
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO4; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: Module 1, Module 2 (MOOC 4)
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self assessment, assignment
CLO3: Develop Critical Thinking Skills
Session 1: Module 3 & 4 (MOOC 4) Interpreting, Researching & Planning Written Assignments; and Writing Effective & Concise Written Assignments
- Understanding Essay Assignments
- Interpreting Essay Questions
- Understanding and Interpreting Reports & Proposals
- Conducting Research for Essays, Reports & Proposals
- Planning Essays, Reports & Proposals
- Drafting Essays, Reports & Proposals
- Coherence & Cohesion for Essays & Reports
- Polishing & Refining Essays, Reports & Proposals
- Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments
- Formatting and Proofreading Written Assignments for Submission

Module 5 (MOOC 4) (online)
Giving Persuasive & Engaging Presentations
- Planning Presentations & Preparing Visual Aids
- Writing your Script & Practicing your Script
- Finding your Presentation Style
- Facilitating Audience Interaction and Fielding Questions
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO4; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: Module 3 & 4 & 5 (MOOC 4)
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the module
- Finish quiz: Summative Quiz, discussion board self assessment, assignment

Session 2: Module 1 & 2 (MOOC 5): (online) Introduction to Capstone & Researching the Current State
- Identifying a Real World Problem
- Causes & Effects
- Writing a Problem Statement
- Searching for, Evaluating & Using Information for the Capstone
- Writing a Background Paragraph
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO5; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: Module 1 & 2 (MOOC 5):
- All Students should participate in review slot (course 4)
- Watch all videos, read all materials in the modules
- Finish all quizzes and assignments in the module

Session 3: Module 3, Module 4 (MOOC 5): Solving the problem ; Write the Project Proposal
- Defining the Desired State
- Evaluating the Actions
- Big Picture & SMART goal & Plan
- Participants & Resources
- Titles & Refining and Polishing
Topic: Online; Teaching type: LO5; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: - Watch all videos, read all materials in the modules
- Finish all quizzes and assignments in the module

Session 4: Module 5 (MOOC 5): Plan, write, and produce the video presentation
- Introduction to the Video Presentation
- Creating the Storyboard
- Writing the Script
- Preparing & Recording the Scrip

Summative Assessment & Peer-graded Assignment
Review MOOC 4,5 (offline)
Topic: Online,Offline; Teaching type: LO5; LO: 
ITU: Online
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/- Watch all videos, read all materials in the modules- Finish all quizzes and assignments in the module- All Students should participate in review slot(if any question)- Review MOOC 4,5Summative Assessment & Peer-graded AssignmentDeadline of Course Completion: End of Friday of the week.
CLO4: Develop Communication Skills
CLO5: Apply all knowledge of skills learned in the courses to build a Capstone Project