Module Code: |
H6AWS |
Long Title
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Academic Writing Skills
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Title
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Academic Writing Skills
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
Laura Costelloe |
Module Author: |
Laura Costelloe |
Departments: |
NCI Learning & Teaching
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Plan, draft, edit and revise a written assignment using a variety of writing strategies that can be adapted depending on the stage of the writing process. |
LO2 |
Demonstrate effective information management skills and the ability to identify, select, evaluate and analyse information from a number of sources, including the library and online resources. |
LO3 |
Incorporate a variety of academic sources in written assignments, using direct quotation, paraphrase and summary. |
LO4 |
Correctly reference a variety of sources for academic writing, adhering to appropriate referencing conventions. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
The Writing Process
- Process approach to writing
- Planning strategies (outlining, mindmapping)
- Drafting strategies (freewriting, writing to a prompt, generative writing)
- Editing strategies
- Revision strategies
- Structuring a paragraph
- Developing appropriate vocabulary for academic writing
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Information Management: identifying and assessing academic sources
- Using the library and finding relevant information
- Assessing and evaluating the quality of academic sources
- Gathering information relevant to a question
- Accessing online resources
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Using evidence in academic writing
- Direct quotation (when is it appropriate, selecting text for direct quotation)
- Paraphrase
- Summary
- Organising information and presenting evidence in a logical and coherent manner
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Harvard Referencing and building a bibliography
- Referencing and citations in academic referencing
- Harvard referencing style
- In-text citation and bibliography
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Portfolio |
% of total: |
100 |
Assessment Date: |
Sem 1 End |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Students prepare a portfolio documenting and evidencing the development of academic writing skills throughout the course of the module. Indicative content [subject to change]: (i) Learner journal which documents evidence of the use of a variety of writing strategies during the writing process. Students are expected to include samples of academic writing (e.g. earlier and revised drafts) as evidence of development and use of various strategies. (ii) Samples from two academic assignments (which may have been submitted as required for other module/s on the programme) which display evidence of achievement of module learning outcomes. |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Independent Learning |
No Description |
8.5 |
Once per semester |
0.71 |
Lecture |
No Description |
2 |
Once per semester |
0.17 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.17 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
per week |
2 |
Once per semester |
0.17 |
Independent Learning |
No Description |
8.5 |
Once per semester |
0.71 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.17 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Murray, R. and Moore, S.. (2006), The Handbook of Academic Writing: a fresh approach, Open University Press, McGraw Hill.
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Creme, P. and Lea, M.R.. (2008), Writing at University: a guide for students, McGraw-Hill, Maidenhead.
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Day, T.. (2013), Success in Academic Writing, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke.
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McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.. (2014), How to Write for University: academic writing for success, Pearson, Harlow.
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McMillan, K. and Weyers, J.D.B.. (2013), How to Cite, Reference and Avoid Plagiarism at University, Pearson, Harlow.
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Murray, R.. (2015), Writing in Social Spaces: a social processes approach to academic writing, Routledge, London.
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Osmond, A.. (2013), Academic Writing and Grammar for Students, Sage, London.
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Sowton, C.. (2012), 50 Steps to Improving Your Academic Writing, Garnet Education, Reading.
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Buckley, M.. (2009), 1st Cite@NCI, NCI: Dublin.
| Other Resources |
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[Website], Language and Learning Online, Monash
University,
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[Website], Purdue Online Writing Lab,
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[Website], Using English for Academic Purposes,
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[Website], Write For Ten,
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