Module Code: |
H6MYL |
Long Title
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Academic Management Skills
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Title
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Academic Management Skills
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
Patricia Maguire |
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 |
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).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Entry requirements |
Programme entry requirements
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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
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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
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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
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Academic writing skills 2
Building and presenting arguments, facts, and information
Starting to think critically - Critical thinking techniques
Drafting and Reviewing
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Referencing, Plagiarism, and Proofing (library)
Harvard referencing
Plagiarism
Turnitin
Proofing work
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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
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull 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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
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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.
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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 |
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 |
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Cottrell, S. (2019), The Study Skills Handbook, 5th ed. Bloomsbury.
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Wyrick J. (2022), Steps to Writing Well with Additional Readings, 11th Ed. Cengage.
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Van Rys J., Meyer, V., VanderMey, R., Sebranek, P. (2022), The College Writer: A Guide to Thinking, Writing, and Researching, 7th Edition. Cengage.
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Other Resources |
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[Website], NCI Library. Academic Writing Skills Guide,
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[Website], Library Essentials -
https://libguides.ncirl.ie/libraryessent
ials.
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[Website], NCI Library Referencing Guide -
https://libguides.ncirl.ie/ld.php?conten
t_id=32278056.
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[Website], Subject Guide -
https://libguides.ncirl.ie/business.
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[Website], Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism -
https://libguides.ncirl.ie/referencingan
davoidingplagiarism.
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