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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 07/06/2021 10:47:38
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Title of Module: Introduction to Academic & Research Skills |
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Code: SOCY07019 |
SCQF Level: 7
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Education & Social Sciences |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | TBC
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| Summary of Module |
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This module provides students with core academic, information, digital and data literacies and capabilities that students require for successful engagement with learning and assessment in the fields of social sciences. Throughout this module students will develop key academic and communication skills, including:
- Understanding of the aim and principles of the academic journey
- Learning strategies, study organisation, and time management
- Understanding and using feedback
- Introduction to key aspects of team work, and practical work with peers in team activity
- Development of research literacies and capabilities including searching for academic specialist databases using the library, understanding how to assess various sources of information, and how to use citation and references in the UWS required style.
- Development of critical thinking, critical reading of academic work, and academic and analytical writing
- Career planning and outwith university opportunities
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate a broad appreciation of the requirements of academic practice in the social sciences
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Apply a range of academic literacies and research skills, in line with instructions and guidance
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Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within group settings.
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Demonstrate reflection on own academic development |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 7.
Demonstration of an understanding of academic sources. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 7.
Application of knowledge and understanding of information to produce an academic output. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 7.
Presentation and evaluation of sources, information and data. |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 7.
Communication of complex ideas/information in appropriate electronic and other forms.
Application of technology to facilitate information and data retrieval.
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| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 7.
Work with peers to achieve a group goal
Working independently and autonomously in the production of a reflective portfolio
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| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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| Co-requisites | Module Code:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 12 |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 22 |
| Asynchronous Class Activity | 10 |
| Personal Development Plan | 156 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Bowell, T. and Kemp, G. (2014) Critical thinking: a concise guide. 4th edn. New York, NY: Routledge. Online
Cottrell, S. (2011) Critical Thinking Skills: developing effective analysis and argument. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
Cottrell, S. (2010) Skills for success : the personal development planning handbook. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Wisker, G. (2009) The Undergraduate Research Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillian.
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure
Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
All fulltime students (part-time and distant learning students should check with their programme leader for any queries) are required to attend all scheduled classes and participate with all delivered elements of the module as part of their engagement with their programme of study. Consideration will be given to students who have protection under the appropriate equality law. Please refer to UWS Regulations, Chapter 1, 1.64 – 1.67, available at the following link: http://www.uws.ac.uk/current-students/rights-and-regulations/regulatory-framework/ |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Social Sciences |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | UG Social Sciences- Sociology and Social Policy |
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| Moderator | TBC |
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| External Examiner | A Tresidder |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| Assessment 1: Multiple-choice test (40% of overall mark) |
| Assessment 2 Team reflective portfolio of 2500 words (60% of overall mark) |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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Aligned with the overall commitment to equality and diversity stated in the Programme Specifications, the module supports equality of opportunity for students from all backgrounds and with different learning needs. Using Moodle, learning materials will be presented electronically in formats that allow flexible access and manipulation of content. The module complies with University regulations and guidance on inclusive learning and teaching practice. Specialist assistive equipment, support provision and adjustment to assessment practice will be made in accordance with UWS policy and regulations. The University’s Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy can be accessed at the following link: http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/
Our partners are fully committed to the principles and practice of inclusiveness and our modules are designed to be accessible to all. Where this module is delivered overseas, local equivalent support for students and appropriate legislation applies.
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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