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Today, I am going to explain how to log into three UCD systems. SISWeb, Brightspace and your UCD email account. You can find all the links mentioned in this video on the UCD Current...
Please enter your student number and press the Forgot PIN button below Locked out of your SISWeb account? Students: Contact the studentdesk at www.ucd.ie/studentdesk/contact or phone 01 716...
HOWTO UCD DUBLIN Log into SISWeb Your UCD SISWeb gives you access to a lot of services and information you'll need as a UCD SISWeb Reuistration. Fees & Assessment Program...
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Identity Management is the foundation of how we integrate systems. Every person in UCD - student, staff, visitor etc - has an Identity Management record which contains the roles they play in the university and the services available to them. Identity Management also provides a centralised hub for interfacing identity-related information with other systems such as the staff directory, ID cards, staff IT account creation, Library access rights, and access to our online portals - SISWeb, InfoHub an...
We provide the following portals that enable UCD students and staff to access reports, applications and our other services. UCD Connect is where you can access your day-to-day UCD applications, such as your email, calendar, Google Drive, Brightspace, Zoom and InfoHub, as well as links to other UCD services including your UCD Library loans and catalogue. You can find a link to UCD Connect in the top right of most UCD websites or you can go directly to www.ucd.ie/connect. InfoHub, which you can ac...
Firstly login to SISWeb from UCD Connect Homepage and then go to the Registration, Fees and Assessment tab. When you open UView, you will be shown several info panels. You can check your...
How to Log in to SISWeb, Brightspace & UCD Email ; How to Confirm your Registration ; Core, Option and Elective Modules Explained
Heading, Description ; IT Services Student Guide, UCD IT services have compiled the ultimate starter pack to introduce the key IT services and applications available at UCD. This guide encompasses the key information for getting started as a UCD student. It contains info on UCD Connect, email, software, IT support available and the Virtual Learning Environment. ; Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Brightspace is the VLE in UCD. Each student can log in using their student ID and password to access the Brightspace. Within Brightspace you can navigate to the virtual classroom (Zoom), announcements from lecturers, module content, assignments, assessments, discussion boards etc. The ‘Pulse’ app can be downloaded on your smartphone and notifications for announcements/content uploads can be turned on. ; SISweb, SISweb is the student information system for UCD. On this platform you can complete your registration to UCD and register to modules. This platform provides access to services and information needed by students. On this platform you can pay fees, join clubs & societies, access academic transcripts, view past examination papers or top up your UCard! ; G Suite for Education, G Suite for Education is provided by UCD. This is a core educational technology that all UCD students and staff can access via UCD Connect. G suite includes the primary applications; Gmail, Google Calendar (which syncs with your class timetable), Google Drive and Google Hangouts. ; Microsoft: How to download and online training, Microsoft Office Online Training courses are provided to all students by IT Services via the GMetrix LearnKey software. Courses are offered in Excel (core and expert), Word (core and expert), PowerPoint and Access. Participants watch the video tutorials for each topic, complete a workbook and carry out practicals in which they are tested on the material. ; Referencing and Citation, This resource provides a guide on referencing and citation for academic writing. It outlines the rules for different reference styles, including APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA and Vancouver. The resource provides information on the reference layout, an interactive tutorial on each and a quiz to test your knowledge. This guide provides information on how to in-text cite and reference from various sources including websites, books, journals etc. ; Improving Academic Writing, The UCD Writing Centre provides one-to-one tuition in academic writing in person and online. Appointments can be booked in advance, but the centre also welcomes drop-ins. Online tutorials and electronic guides on writing literature reviews, writing analytically, plagiarism, academic referencing and choosing a thesis statement are available. Experienced tutors are available to provide guidance with the writing process. This resource may be useful: ; Searching, This provides an overview of information resources and explains how to find books, and journals and use UCD library databases. This is aimed at new students to introduce them to the OneSearch tool. ; Group Work, The University of Manchester provides a comprehensive guide on how to approach group projects and how to plan, design and deliver presentations. ; Dissertation and Thesis, A thesis is a research project that poses a question and sets out to answer this question through research. This guide provides explains the eight steps involved when undertaking a thesis. It includes links to useful external resources. ; Presentation, https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/help-and-advice/study-skills/speaking-skills-and-presentations ; Plagiarism, Academic integrity is at the centre of our core values at UCD, to ensure ethical work and high academic standards are achieved. Students should aim to adhere to the principles of academic integrity when writing by avoiding plagiarism and using appropriate referencing and citation. This guide covers the topics of avoiding plagiarism, referencing & citation, school citation styles and style guides. UCD’s Student Plagiarism Policy can be downloaded and reviewed. ; MyCareer: CVs, cover letter and professional development, Tools such as a CV Builder, Cover Letter Builder, CV360, Elevator Pitch Builder and Interview360 are offered. CV360 implements an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) used by hiring managers to score your CV and give instant feedback. One-to-one sessions can also be booked with the Careers team. Interview360 provides a comprehensive library of common interview questions and provides the functionality to do a mock interview and receive instant feedback. ; Literature Reviews, A literature review involves a critical analysis of existing research published on a topic. UCD Library provides a tutorial with advice on how to write a literature review. Topics covered include: ; Endnote Guide, This guide introduces how to use EndNote 20 and EndNote Online. The guide informs students how to download the application and how to use it to manage references and create a bibliography. The guide provides a manual on how to use the extension in Microsoft Word. A video tutorial is also available, which goes through the process involved in using EndNote in a step-by-step manner (a version for both Windows and Mac users are available). ; Data Management, This guide compiles the resources provided to facilitate researchers in their production of high-quality data. This guide provides tools and advice for organisation of data, ethical requirements, storage and backup of data. ; Evaluating Information & Fake News, This guide can be used to develop your ability to assess the quality, accuracy, and reliability of sources. It prompts you to ask the correct questions to evaluate the quality of the information. It addresses five key related points: authority, accuracy, objectivity, content, and currency. ; Critical Thinking, Critical thinking must be used to critically evaluate a piece and identify its argument. The guide highlights the need to evaluate evidence, account for bias, and identify opinions. The tutorial provides students with the opportunity to learn about the five key aspects of critical thinking, to identify the skills needed and how to apply these skills. ; Study Skills, UCD Library has compiled a list of titles of books that provide invaluable study skills. ; Open Book Exams, This guide provides the key tips on preparing for open book exams. It reiterates the importance of academic integrity, referencing and writing critically. ; Subject-based Guides, UCD Library has compiled a plethora of discipline-based guides that direct students toward resources and databases specific to the area. ; How to Give Constructive and Actionable Peer Feedback: Students to Students, This animation, produced by students for students, aims to help students improve the feedback that they give to their peers. It gives some ideas on how the feedback can be more constructive and actionable. 'Peer review' is one of UCD's feedback strategies. ; Surviving Group Work -Tips for Students, This one-page guide offers the top ten tips for students when engaged in group work. ; An Introduction to Effective Poster Design and Production, This nine-page PDF resource, written for students producing a poster, gives detailed information on how to design a poster presentation, including the poster size, font and use of colours. It discusses accessibility and graphics issues and suggests some different software.