H8AAWS - Advanced Academic Writing Skills

Module Code: H8AAWS
Long Title Advanced Academic Writing Skills
Title Advanced Academic Writing Skills
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: Michael Goldrick
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 Develop an independent approach to academic research.
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of various types of methodology in academic research.
LO3 Develop advanced critical reading skills for academic writing.
LO4 Prepare a review article using secondary research techniques.
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues relating to academic writing and research.
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
Introduction
Introduction : Ten tips for academic writing. Developing a thesis statement. Writing introductions for research projects.
Engaging with academic articles
Engaging with academic articles: identifying frameworks; reviewing academic articles; writing review articles.
Developing a literature review and writing review articles.
Developing a funnel approach to literature; developing, grouping and contrasting theories; arguing and countering through the literature; meta analysis; identifying gaps.
Writing research questions
Formulating research statements for qualitative and quantitative projects.
Writing methodologies and approaches
Writing up methodologies and approaches and reflecting on the ethical and logistical considerations for the project.
Writing up results and findings
Writing up results and findings: Summarise writings and findings for professional and academic purposes. Presentation writing.
There and back again / writing project discussions and conclusions
There and back again: writing project discussions; linking each stage of the writing process; writing project conclusions.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Written Report % of total: 65
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will write a review article which includes a historical overview of a selected field of research using either a literature review or meta analysis approach.
Assessment Type: Presentation % of total: 25
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 2,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will present their review article to their peers and outline their understanding of trends, gaps and suggested next stages of investigation.
Assessment Type: Evaluation % of total: 10
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 3,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Performance Evaluation: Learners will act as a blind reviewer of another peer's review article, offering constructive critique and suggestions for improvement.
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: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture per week 2 Per Semester 0.17
Independent Learning Time No Description 8.5 Per Semester 0.71
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.17
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Carol Ellison. (2010), McGraw-Hill's Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers, McGraw Hill Professional, [ISBN: 0071629904].
  • Jose L. Galvan. (2012), Writing Literature Reviews, Pyrczak Pub, p.186, [ISBN: 1936523035].
  • Arthur Asa Berger. (2010), The Academic Writer’s Toolkit: A User’s Manual, Left Coast Press., California., [ISBN: 1598747630].
  • Jim D. Lester. (2011), Principles of Writing Research Papers, Longman, p.256, [ISBN: 0205791824].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mary K.(Mary K. Ruetten) Ruetten. Developing Composition Skills, Heinle ELT, p.272, [ISBN: 1111220557].
  • John Peck, Martin Coyle. (2005), The Student's Guide to Writing: Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling, Palgrave Macmillan, New York, [ISBN: 0230365280].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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