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Learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of academic vocabulary and apply grammar and vocabulary as appropriate to purpose, topic and audience.
Identify different stages and key features of academic journal articles and other appropriate research sources; read and understand main ideas and supporting evidence.
Stage text as appropriate to purpose and organise information logically.
Collate, summarise and paraphrase research from a variety of sources and create a reference list using the appropriate referencing skills.
Proofread and self-correct texts as part of the writing process.
Respond productively to individual feedback and incorporate feedback into work.
Use external sources and incorporate academic referencing conventions.
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Unit Overview + Academic Writing 1
Academic Writing 2 - Sentence Level construction, Verbs/Tense, Editing skills
Academic Writing 3 - Understanding cohesion, Editing Skills, clause errors; sentence fragments, and run on sentences using cohesion devices
Research 1 – Why and how of research
Research 2 - Note taking; summarizing and paraphrasing
Research 3 – Writing a summary, Evaluating sources
Review and Assessment
Essay Writing 1 - ‘Essay’ structure, Writing an Introductory Paragraph for an Essay, Edit and Peer Edit your own writing
Essay Writing 2 - Writing a Body Paragraph for an Essay, Topic Sentence, Explanations; Additional statements; Evidence + Source and Examples, In-text citations – how is it done? Why is it done?
Essay Writing 3 - Writing a Concessional Paragraph for an Essay + in-text citation practice, Writing a Conclusion for an Essay, Draft your Essay Plan for FINAL EXAM ESSAY
Essay Writing 4 - Practice Essay Writing exercises, Practice in-text citations exercises, Discuss your Essay Plans
Review and FINAL EXAM preparation