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Skills for Anthropology and Conservation - SE308
| Location | Term | Level | Credits (ECTS) | Convenor | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | Autumn |
Certificate
Certificate level module usually taken in the first stage of a degree
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15 (7.5) | Poltorak Dr M S |
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The information below applies to the 2013-14 session
Synopsis
This module is designed to introduce students to the range of basic practical and technical skills required across the School's BA and BSc programmes. The following areas will be covered:
Literary skills - different types of academic writing, and when and how to use them.
Reading skills - how to read an academic paper, how to precis an argument, how to make notes on a book chapter.
Bibliographical skills - how to construct a bibliography and the use of the library, online databases and full-text journals.
Correct referencing and the use of Endnote/Refworks.
Data collection and handling - the use of spreadsheets for simple statistics and graphs.
Planning projects and fieldwork.
The use of appropriate specialist software.
Photography and video skills.
Literary skills - different types of academic writing, and when and how to use them.
Reading skills - how to read an academic paper, how to precis an argument, how to make notes on a book chapter.
Bibliographical skills - how to construct a bibliography and the use of the library, online databases and full-text journals.
Correct referencing and the use of Endnote/Refworks.
Data collection and handling - the use of spreadsheets for simple statistics and graphs.
Planning projects and fieldwork.
The use of appropriate specialist software.
Photography and video skills.
Details
Contact hours
24 hours
Availability
THIS MODULE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO BE TAKEN AS A 'WILD' MODULE
Method of assessment
100% Coursework
Preliminary reading
- Ashman & Creme, "How to Write Essays", Blackwell, 2005
- Ashman & Creme, "Reading for Study", Blackwell, 1990
- Ashman & Creme, "Taking Notes from Lectures", Blackwell, 2005
- Fisher & Harrison, "Citing References", Blackwell, 2005
Learning outcomes
- Acquisition of skills necessary for successful completetion of the School's BA and BSc programmes.
Pre-requisites
No pre-requisites