LO1 Develop academic presentation skills
LO2 Apply academic research skills to the development of independent study tasks.
LO3 Reflect on the process of conducting academic research and completing academic projects.
The purpose of this Academic Practice module is to support students through the Foundation Year by providing them with the key skills and practices required for undergraduate study. Students will develop a range of oral, written, visual, analytical, and team-working skills. These include academic writing and research skills, referencing, critical reading and thinking, independent study skills, exam preparation skills, and the development of an independent study project (ISP).
The content and structure of the module will encourage students to engage with global themes and issues through its clear links to the content delivered across other FY modules while allowing students the opportunity to develop and apply their academic practice skills.
The Independent Study Project affords students the opportunity to develop a substantial piece of work founded on their own academic interests and utilise their own research.
The ISP is designed to help students develop independent research skills and the weekly sessions guide students through the key stages of the research process.
The course materials foreground research methods and critical thinking skills.
