Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff
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).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements
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
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
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
Harvard Referencing and building a bibliography
- Referencing and citations in academic referencing
- Harvard referencing style
- In-text citation and bibliography
Assessment Breakdown
%
Coursework
100.00%
Assessments
Full 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.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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
This module does not have any book resources
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