Module Code: H7AWS
Long Title Academic Writing Skills
Title Academic Writing Skills
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: COLETTE DARCY
Module Author: Sinead O'Sullivan
Departments: School of Business
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 Develop an independent approach to academic scholarship
LO2 Demonstrate an appreciation of teaching and learning at third level education, specifically, module assignments.
LO3 Critically appraise academic articles and textbooks, and non-academic material, such as websites and newspapers.
LO4 Demonstrate their academic writing skills, including argument development, use of literature, referencing and proofing.
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

As per programme requirements (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)   
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Learning Styles and Preparation
Learning styles Learning with technology Lecturers vs Teachers Teaching approaches Critical reading Active notetaking
Interpreting Academic Assignments
Assignment types: Essay Reports Case Studies Assignment criteria: Explain Explore Define Analyse among others Assessing learning outcomes Preliminary assignment planning
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 Funnelling approach to literature Grouping and contrasting theories and arguments Meta-analysis Identifying gaps
Constructing Assignments
Assignment structure Building and presenting arguments, facts, and information, Drafting and Reviewing
Referencing, Plagiarism, and Proofing
Harvard referencing Plagiarism Turnitin Proofing work
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Written Report % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will explore contemporary issues currently facing HR departments/professionals. Learners will implement academic assignment planning and execution techniques developed during the module. This will entail research searching techniques, assignment planning, assignment structure and write-up, and referencing. The assignment brief will be issued to learners at the start of the module.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment

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 demonstrations 24 Per Semester 2.00
Directed Learning Directed e-learning 4 Per Semester 0.33
Independent Learning Independent learning 97 Per Semester 8.08
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecturer Supervised Learning To be delivered in Block 1 36 Every Week 36.00
Independent Learning Block 1 214 Every Week 214.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 36.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Bailey, S. (2018), Academic writing: a handbook for international students, 5th. Routledge.
  • Cottrell, S. (2019), The study skills handbook, 5th. Red Globe Press (Macmillan study skills).
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: