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Academic Disciplines As Sub-Cultures:The Need To Adapt
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Using the same headings as we have used:
- General independence and self-reliance
- Effective use of learning resources (lectures, tutorials and lab sessions, libraries, students and staff)
- Development of critical thinking and effective presentation of ideas,
Make notes for each of these areas pointing out the similarities and differences between what we have described and your present methods of learning.
2 One point we have emphasized in this chapter is the need to deve lop your own motivation for study, What are two main motiva tions for your current course of study at school or university? List ,even factors which are influential, e.g. family, career, interest in subject, etc.
Compare your seven items with the list made by a fellow student. Discuss to what extent each motive is externally imposed (i.e. other people's motives for you) and which are internal (i.e. your own ambitions).
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