Academic Writing and Learning Skills Module

Course details

Many adults returning to study are worried about how they will cope. This module, Academic Writing & Learning Skills, is designed to address the need for the development of effective study skills. Whether you intend to pursue a certificate, diploma, degree, standalone module, postgraduate degree or masters on any of the courses/programmes on offer, either in the near future or at a later date, this module will enable you to complete these courses successfully.

Academic Workshop Dates 2014

Change of date: NOW Tuesday 23rd September and Tuesday 30th September 2014 (both workshops MUST be attended)

The module is arranged in 5 sections:

Section 1:

• Introduction:
• What are study skills?
• Motivation for studying
• Managing your time
• Advice on studying
• Where to study

Section 2: Gathering information:

• Reading
• Common terms and abbreviations
• Listening
• Using the library
• The effective library user
• Taking notes

Section 3: Writing skills

• How do you feel about writing?
• Who are your readers?
• Writing within a context
• Defining the task
• Setting objectives
• Your writing style
• Language – punctuation, grammar,
• Presenting your work
• Harvard referencing – A guide
• Difficulties you may encounter

Section 4: Preparing for assessment

• Importance of meeting deadlines
• Making use of feedback
• Anxiety or Examination/Assignment ‘Distress’
• Coping with anxiety

Section 5: The Next Steps

• Planning your writing
• Writing essays
• Writing project reports
• Computer Skills
• Review of the module