Module Details

Module Code: RECH C1804
Module Title: Professional Writing and Research in the Digital Age
Title: Professional Writing and Research in the Digital Age
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Irene McCormick
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to provide a foundation in the values, principles and behaviours associated with academic writing, research and writing for different audiences.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Write academically showing respect for academic conventions and mores
LO2 Produce written work for different audiences and with the audience in mind
LO3 Demonstrate digital literacy and information skills
LO4 Manage and engage with own learning autonomously and with others
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Academic writing
Academic values; plagiarism; referencing; writing styles; essay writing for college; recognising and finding scholarly material
Writing for audiences
Audiences and their needs; pivoting your writing to accomodate audiences; different genres of writing; professional writing
Digital literacy and information technology
Online research; using the digital library; identifying scholarly material online; using and understanding anti-plagiarism software
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Academic essay
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Report or other industry writing e.g. journalism depending on cohort
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Re submission of failed component

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Lab/Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Essay writing; industry/report writing Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Lab/Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.50 7.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Andy Gillett,Angela Hammond,Mary Martala. (2013), Inside Track to Successful Academic Writing, Pearson UK, p.360, [ISBN: 9780273749776].
  • Gina Wisker. (2018), The Undergraduate Research Handbook, Red Globe Press, p.343, [ISBN: 9781137341488].
  • Sky Marsen. (2019), Professional Writing, Red Globe Press, p.282, [ISBN: 9781352007992].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Craig Batty,Sandra Cain. (2016), Media Writing, Macmillan International Higher Education, p.296, [ISBN: 9781137529558].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
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