Unit Title

Academic English and Study Skills

Unit Level

Level 3

Assessor

Date issued

Hand in Date

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria for the unit.

Learning Outcomes- The learner will:

Assessment Criteria- The learner can:

1. Be able to interpret data from academic texts for a chosen topic.

1.1 Identify an area for a research topic approved by your line manager/academic supervisor/mentor.

1.2 Select appropriate texts for chosen topic.

1.3 Summarise and evaluate academic texts.

1.4 Interpret graphs, charts and diagrams from academic texts.

1.5 Prepare findings from interpretation of texts and data.

2. Be able apply academic conventions.

2.1 Use ideas and arguments in a clear and logical manner.

2.2 Reference sources using the Harvard System in text and in bibliography.

2.3 Use the work of others in academic writing:

• summarising
• paraphrasing
• quoting.

2.4 Produce written work following academic conventions.

3. Be able to extract key information from lectures, talks and discussions.

3.1 Utilise skills to:

• take effective, full notes
• reformulate and synthesise information avoiding plagiarism.

3.2 Take an active part in seminars, discussions and tutorials on academic topics.

3.3 Collect, analyse, interpret and present information from lectures, talks and discussions.

4. Be able to use ICT resources for information gathering,

4.1 Use the internet for research,

4.2 Gather and evaluate resources relevant to professional activities,

4.3 Use computer software to organise and communicate information for a range of audiences.