How this module can help you
Level
Objectives
Learning outcomes
Modes of learning
Classroom instruction
Web-based exercises
Independent learning
Assessment
How this module can help you
This module can help you by giving you the chance to develop the skills needed to plan, prepare and produce project reports. Apart from the obvious relevance to students who need to write a final-year project report, the genre of reports has been shown to be one of the most common types of writing found in the academic and professional fields. Reports may vary from a single-page progress report to a book-like volume with hundreds of pages. This module will equip you with the strategies to tackle a wide variety of report formats. The module is very practical and so you will be expected to draft a mini-report during the course. This module is designed to help you develop the ability to write clearly, concisely and correctly.
Level
This is a level B module mainly intended for second- and third-year students who want to enhance their English proficiency in areas of need or interest. The main aim of these modules is to help students to develop more sophisticated communication skills in the language. Level B modules are pitched at intermediate to upper-intermediate levels.
Objectives
This module aims to help students develop the language and skills needed to present relevant facts and opinions in project reports.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module, students are expected to be able to use the language and skills needed to
- develop a logical report structure
- select the appropriate verb forms and linguistic register
- select and incorporate information from various sources
- cite sources according to academic conventions
- analyse and present data appropriately
- describe data presented in charts and graphs
Modes of learning
This module involves 30 hours of learning in three modes:
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Classroom instruction
22 hours |
Web-based exercises
5 hours |
Independent learning
3 hours
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Classroom instruction
In the classroom component of this module you are expected to complete 11 units of work on various aspects of academic essay writing. The topics covered in these units are as follows.
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Final Year Project Reports |
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Writing the introduction |
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Writing the methodology section |
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Writing the literature review |
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Citing sources and writing the reference list |
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Consolidation practice: correcting common errors |
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Writing the results section |
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Writing the discussion section |
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Writing the conclusion |
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Writing the abstract and acknowledgments |
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Feedback on your assignment |
To maximise the value of the classroom component, please make sure that you attend class regularly and punctually, and that you participate fully in the activities.
Web-based exercises
You are expected to spend around 5 hours on web-based exercises (i.e. about 30 minutes per week).
These exercises will be closely connected to the activities covered in class and will give you the opportunity to consolidate and extend your knowledge and skills.
Independent learning
You are expected to do at least 3 hours of independent learning in the Centre for Independent Language Learning (CILL). Your work in the CILL should be related to the topic of the module (i.e. report writing and academic writing generally).
Assessment
To complete this module satisfactorily you will need to
- do two assignments
- fulfil the web requirements
- attend class regularly and punctually (NB At least 18 hours )