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Essay Assignment -
Topic First year university students often claim that good academic skills will lead them to academic success. However, research suggests that social skills and personal attributes have a significant influence on how well students cope with the challenges of transition to university. Discuss.
Required Reading - Richardson, A., King, S., Garrett, R., & Wrench, A. (2012). Thriving or just surviving? Exploring student strategies for a smoother transition to university. A practice report. The International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education, 3(2), 87-93.
What you are required to do:
Use FIVE (5) academic sources, including the required reading. No additional sources need be used as the aim is to select and use five (5) good quality sources only.
Show your knowledge of the topic area as it is discussed in the literature.
Write in academic essay style (including paraphrases, quotations, citations, correctly written paragraphs, appropriate introduction and conclusion and a clear argument, and a reference list). Headings are NOT required in this essay.
Present your essay using one consistent referencing style (APA 6th/ Harvard or Chicago if you are a Design student). Indicate on the front page of your essay which style you are using.
Seek assistance and advice from your teacher and / or a Student Learning Advisor in order to help you achieve the best possible results.