Academic Skills
What is the term used for using someone else's work without acknowledging the source?
Plagiarism
What tool can help you keep track of assignment due dates and classes?
A calendar, planner, or diary
Why is regularly checking your student email important?
To stay up to date with important course updates, changes and announcements.
What is the place called where you can borrow books and use computers?
The Library.
Your assignment is due tomorrow and your laptop dies.
Contact your tutors, immediately and explain the situation.
What referencing style is commonly used in many tertiary programmes in New Zealand?
APA referencing
What is procrastination?
Delaying or putting off tasks until later.
What is the purpose of a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle?
To access course materials, assessments, grades, and announcements.
Who on campus can help you if you are struggling personally or emotionally?
Student support services or counsellors.
You don't understand the assessment instructions.
Ask questions early.
What is the purpose of referencing in academic writing?
To acknowledge sources and support your ideas with evidence
If you have a large assignment due in four weeks, what is the best way to approach it?
Break it into smaller tasks and work on it over time.
Why should you save multiple copies of important assignments?
To prevent losing work due to technical issues.
Where on campus can you go if you are feeling sick or unwell?
Wintec's Health Clinic
You miss an important class.
Check online resources and contact your tutor or classmates
In paragraph writing what is the S.E.EX.C paragraph structure stand for
Statement
Explanation
EXample
Conclusion
What is one sign that your current study schedule may not be working effectively?
Frequently missing deadlines or completing work at the last minute.
What does the term "cloud storage" refer to?
Saving files online so they can be accessed from different devices.
What happens if you forget to pay for your parking?
You will get a parking infringement of $40
You're feeling overwhelmed by study and work commitments.
Reach out to tutor for extra support
What is the difference between an in-text citation and a reference list entry?
An in-text citation appears in the body of the assignment to acknowledge a source, while the reference list provides the full details of that source at the end.
A student has five assignments due within two weeks. What is the first step they should take to manage their workload effectively?
List all deadlines and create a plan or timeline for completion
What if I don't have a laptop? What support does Wintec provide?
I can apply to borrow a Wintec laptop for the semester.
A service provided for students to report any incident's, indecencies, or safety concerns, where they can remain anonymous?
Student Voice
A classmate asks to copy your assignment.
Decline and encourage them to seek help.