1.1 Identify an area for a research topic approved by your line manager/academic supervisor/mentor.
Academic English and Study Skills
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Academic English and Study Skills |
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Level 3 |
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Unit Grading Structure |
Pass |
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Assessment Guidance |
To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria for the unit. |
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Learning Outcomes- The learner will: |
Assessment Criteria- The learner can: |
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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. |
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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:
2.4 Produce written work following academic conventions. |
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3. Be able to extract key information from lectures, talks and discussions. |
3.1 Utilise skills to:
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. |
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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. |
Scenario
There is no scenario for this assignment. This assignment provides you with the opportunity to is all about you - how you learn and how to write assignments. 1.1 Identify an area for a research topic approved by your line manager/academic supervisor/mentor.
Task 1 of 1– Research Assignment (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 & 4.4)
Instructions:
You are required to:
- Identify an area for a research topic. The topic area needs to be approved by your line manager / academic supervisor / mentor prior to your continuing with the assignment.
- Complete appropriate research making notes etc for the topic which you have chosen. This research needs to include academic texts, the internet and key information from lecturers, talks and discussions.
- Present your findings as a business report prepared using computer software which interprets any graphs, charts and diagrams that have been reviewed. The business report needs to be referenced in text and include a bibliography using the using the Harvard referencing system.
Delivery and Submission:
- 1 x business report for inclusion in a portfolio of evidence
- Indicative word count 3000
