Course start review

Near the beginning of your course you should try to think about what you want to achieve, and identify any issues to be resolved.

You can complete the course-start review below and then print the web page as a record (you can't save this version on your computer). Alternatively, download (RTF, 63KB) a copy to your computer to complete using a word processor (you can save this version on your PC, work offline and print it).

Course start review

Think about and record your reasons for studying at the beginning of each course to help you to devise coping strategies, review your aims and monitor your progress.

1. Why did you choose this course?

2. What do you want to achieve?

Look through the contents/index pages to get a sense of how your course is structured. Check the learning outcomes (or objectives) of your course. These are usually found in the course guide or at the front of each module. They may look daunting at the moment but they'll give you an idea of what you'll be able to get out of the course. Make some notes on what you particularly want to achieve to help you to prioritise and find a focus for your learning.

3. Do you have any concerns about studying?

Are there any issues that you will need to take account of and perhaps share with your tutor? (For example, there might be constraints on your time or you might have concerns about the assignments.)

Example

See an example of a completed course start review (RTF, 67KB).

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Mid-course review
End-of-course review

Course-start review

Example