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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of the module, you will be able to
● Understand what constitutes coherent, structured academic writing.
● Gain knowledge of the elements of a science based writing.
● Appreciate the relationship between reading and writing.
● Critically evaluate and analyze sources.
● Incorporate drafting and editing practices into the writing process and understand the value of these skills.
● Apply methodologies to research practices and academic writing practices
● Present a convincing and valid piece of academic writing.
● Improve academic phrasing, tone and style.
● Utilize the College Writing Module which provides undergraduate students in the Sciences with the tools for the writing demands during their academic career
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 48 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 35 |
Total | 113 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Project: Conf. Grade | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Attendance: Attendance and Participation | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Continuous Assessment: Mid Term Grade | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Essay: Final Essay | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
Name | Role |
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Dr Audrey McNamara | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |