StudentsFree Skills Classes for Lifelong Learning

Basic Computer Skills Class Academic Writing Classes

Aim:

This class will allow you to become familiar with computers and computer applications. It is being offered by the Department of Lifelong Learning to ensure that all students feel comfortable with their IT environment.

Outcomes:

By the end of the class you should be able to: • Navigate around the PC & all applications • Create folders, Copy and paste • Use Microsoft office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel • Email and attaching files • Save to the computer and external sources. • Download and Upload files from Moodle • Referencing on Microsoft Word • Use the application Paint Free academic writing class for all registered students with the Department of Lifelong Learning to assist you in improving your writing skills in completing assignments, essays and projects.

Topics Covered:

Planning to Write • Making sense of the assignment brief • Planning your writing using mind maps • Time management

Writing Better Sentences and Paragraphs • Paragraph structure • Organisation of text

Paraphrasing and Citations • Avoiding plagiarism • Using reporting verbs • Combining sources in a text

Scheduled Saturdays for 21/22 are:

Saturday 10 and 23 October 2021 and Saturday 22 and 19 January 2022.

Each class is one and a half hours in duration Academic Writing Class from 9.30 am to 11.00 am. Basic Computer Skills Class from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Note: Students only need to attend one session of each class.

ALL CLASSES ARE DELIVERED ONLINE

Register Now:

Register in the Department of Lifelong Learning Office from 5.00 pm to 8.00pm Monday to Thursday. Upon registration students are required to pay a €5 deposit. This will be refunded on the day of the class to students who attend, otherwise it will be donated to charity.

Book early as places are limited. Classes may be cancelled if we receive insufficient registrations.