Module Code: H6MYL
Long Title Academic Management Skills
Title Academic Management Skills
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Patricia Maguire
Module Author: Laura Costelloe
Departments: NCI Learning & Teaching
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Conduct effective and reliable library searches using academic databases and appropriate search strategies.
LO2 Evaluate and interpret different types of information (both academic and non-academic)
LO3 Critically evaluate the arguments of authors and the material used to support arguments.
LO4 Convey an understanding of the importance of appropriate referencing and citations to support arguments and inform decisions.
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

Programme entry requirements
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Managing own learning
Independent learning skills   Study goal setting and prioritisation  Planning – short term versus long term targeting  Time management and getting the balance right.   multitasking  Stress management  Self-assessment of own skills and learning needs
Engaging with Academic Material
Search strategy  Reviewing and validating academic material:  Journal Articles  Textbooks  Case Studies  Reviewing and validating non-academic materials:   Websites  Newspapers   Corporate Reports
Academic writing skills 1
Interpreting academic assignment  Assignment criteria: - Explain, Explore, Define, Analyse, Evaluate  Effective reading, writing, note-taking and summarising skills   Assignment planning and time management
Academic writing skills 2
Building and presenting arguments, facts, and information    Starting to think critically - Critical thinking techniques  Drafting and Reviewing
Referencing, Plagiarism, and Proofing (library)
Harvard referencing  Plagiarism  Turnitin  Proofing work
Group work and collaborative approaches to learning how to work in a group
Introduction to project management skills  Developing inter- and intrapersonal skills   Learning through peer interactions and peer assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: CA 1 % of total: 25
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 2
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Goal setting and reflective exercise. Learners should choose a personal goal they wish to accomplish. They will then outline the goal setting methodology they intend to use to achieve this goal
Assessment Type: CA 2 % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Group task exercise involving uncovering the veracity of a common business myth. This task will involve critical thinking. It will also involve identifying academic/adequate sources, conducting a literature review, effectively reading and taking notes on the literature and critically analysing the literature.
Assessment Type: CA 3 % of total: 25
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Group exercise requiring learners to conduct a comparative analysis of two academic papers. Learners are required to review two papers which consider a similar topic, one qualitative and one quantitative in nature, to understand how there can be different approaches to examining a key topic.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
Reassessment Description
Where a learner fails to achieve an average of 40% across all continuous assessment elements, they will be offered the opportunity to repeat any failed assessment components.

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
Lecture Classroom and demonstration 36 Per Semester 3.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 89 Per Semester 7.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Cottrell, S. (2019), The Study Skills Handbook, 5th ed. Bloomsbury.
  • Wyrick J. (2022), Steps to Writing Well with Additional Readings, 11th Ed. Cengage.
  • Van Rys J., Meyer, V., VanderMey, R., Sebranek, P. (2022), The College Writer: A Guide to Thinking, Writing, and Researching, 7th Edition. Cengage.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • [Website], NCI Library. Academic Writing Skills Guide,
    https://libguides.ncirl.ie/academic_writ ing_skills/homeNCI
  • [Website], Library Essentials - https://libguides.ncirl.ie/libraryessent ials.
  • [Website], NCI Library Referencing Guide - https://libguides.ncirl.ie/ld.php?conten t_id=32278056.
  • [Website], Subject Guide - https://libguides.ncirl.ie/business.
  • [Website], Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism - https://libguides.ncirl.ie/referencingan davoidingplagiarism.
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