Module Title
Study Skills, Academic Writing And Introduction To Information Retrieval
Keywords
Study Skills, Learning, Academic Writing, Information Retrieval, Inquiry Skills |
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Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to acquire, develop and deploy skills of rational thought and critical analysis.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Evaluate arguments and information.
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Challenge traditions of knowledge, beliefs and values.
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Demonstrate skills and competencies, including written and spoken communication skills.
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Select, critically analyse literature on a profession specific topic.
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Develop and evaluate their academic writing.
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Indicative Module Content
Study skills including time management, taking notes, assembling information. Academic and literary styles of writing including structure, grammar, referencing, and presentation. Use of library and other sources of information including World Wide WEB. Information retrieval, storage, critical analysis of literature.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 10 | Workshops
| 10 | Tutorials
| 5 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Reading
| 10 | Student centred learning
| 60 |
Private Study
| | Private study
| 55 |
| Mode of Delivery
This is a lecture-based module with supportive tutorials, practical workshops, directed and private study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4,5
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Coursework consists of an Assignment.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Drew S & Bingham R (1998) The students skills guide. Aldershot: Gower Publishing Ltd.
| | 2. | Maslin-Prothero S (1999) Balliere's study skills for nurses. London: Bailliere Tindall.
| | 3. | Marshall L & Rowland F (1998) A guide to learning independently. Buckingham: Open University Press.
| | 4. | Meltzer P (1996) Learning strategies for allied health studies. London: Bailliere Tindall.
| | 5. | Meltzer P & Palau S M (1996) Acquiring critical thinking skills. London: Bailliere Tindall.
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