Module Title:Academic Writing and Inquiry
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lecture, discussion, group based learning and reflection.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to build students' skills in academic reading and writing and to introduce them to academic research.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 demonstrate effective reading and writing skills for academic and professional purposes
LO2 distinguish between different types of academic research and knowledge
LO3 recognise an academic argument
LO4 recognise and collate credible sources of evidence
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Learning in Higher Education
- what is different about learning at higher education (HE)? - The role of the student in HE: approaching independent study, understanding and managing assignments etc. - The role of the teacher in HE
Introduction to Writing at Higher Education
Core skills for assignments and academic research: - reading, managing information - structuring your assignments - sourcing credible sources - referencing
Furthering your Academic Skills
- critical, analytical thinking - identifying argument - recognising assumptions and hidden argument - recognising the different ways in which knowledge is created - distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative approaches to research
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project n/a 1,2,3,4 100.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 30 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Practicals 30 Weeks per Stage 0.50
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 2.33
Total Hours 115.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 0.75
Total Hours 0.75
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HHYCW_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Community Work 1 Mandatory