Academic Writing
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Module Aims
Aim 1
Introduce students to basic academic writing skills and conventions:
Aim 2
Enable students to structure an academic essay
Aim 3
Enable students to construct simple, cogent arguments in academic writing
Aim 4
Increase learner autonomy as researchers
Aim 5
Enhance academic presentation skills
Module Content
• Various conventions of academic writing genres
• Academic essay writing techniques
• Essay structure and planning
• Effective use of academic language
• Referencing and correct acknowledgement of sources
• Research methods
• Presentation skills
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
The combination of Direct Contact Hours and Independent Learning Hours will ensure that students have access to a wide range of learning and teaching resources, both inside and outside the classroom. Students will work individually and in pairs/groups so as to cover all the skills needed for writing within an academic context.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through a spoken and a written assessment.
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