Unlock your potential and gain the essential skills for academic success at university. You’ll develop effective study habits, learn to manage your time, and gain strategies for independent learning. You’ll conduct academic research, by learning to find, evaluate, and use academic sources, while avoiding plagiarism. Your writing skills will be developed through writing activities, referencing, proofreading, and editing. You’ll be introduced to critical thinking through analysis, evaluation, and argumentation. By the end of this module, you’ll have a solid understanding of academic writing appropriate for higher education
48 Workshop, Independent Study 72, Assessment Preparation 80
Short Writing Piece (800 - 1000 words) worth 20%
Essay (1,500 words) worth 80%
Reassessment: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Apply effective reading and note-taking techniques to summarise and synthesise key information from lectures, seminars, and reading materials.
2) Demonstrate proficiency in critical reading and thinking skills, including the ability to analyse and evaluate academic texts.
3) Identify credible sources, conduct literature searches, and integrate evidence into academic writing. .
4) Apply strategies for effective learning, collaboration, and digital literacy skills to effectively navigate and use online resources and tools.
5) Demonstrate academic communication skills, including crafting clear and coherent arguments, structuring essays, and adhering to academic referencing conventions.
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