RSCH06006 2016 Research Based Study Skills

General Details

Full Title

Research Based Study Skills

Transcript Title

Research Based Study Skills

Code

RSCH06006

Attendance

90 %

Subject Area

RSCH - Research

Department

SOCS - Social Sciences

Level

06 - NFQ Level 6

Credit

05 - 05 Credits

Duration

Semester

Fee

€

Start Term

2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17

End Term

2018 - Full Academic Year 2018-19

Author(s)

Rose Banaghan-Sesta

Programme Membership

SG_WSOCI_H08 201600 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice SG_SoCaSOCI_G07 201600 Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Practice SG_HEARL_H08 201700 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Humanities in Early Childhood Care and Educ SG_HSOCI_H08 201700 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice

Description

This module aims to support
students with their transition into the higher education learning community.
Specifically, students will identify, explore and evaluate their own learning,
researching, reading, writing, presentation and teamwork skills and in doing so
identify areas for improvement. This module will provide the opportunity for
students to develop their academic learning strategies; strengthen their academic writing and reading approaches; demonstrate their analytical and critical thinking styles; and evaluate the reliability of various sources of knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

Describe prior learning experiences and identify key learning strategies required for third level learning

Identify and implement key reading, listening and note taking skills for more effective academic practice

Identify and demonstrate key skills in academic writing

Identify critical thinking skills and use them to analyse various texts

Evaluate the
reliability and effectiveness of various sources of knowledge

Teaching and Learning Strategies

learning outcome	learning methodology	assessment method
Describe prior learning experiences and identify key learning strategies required for third level learning	Whole class discussion, reading, small group and paired activities	Learning Journal
Recognise the central role of reading, listening and note taking in academic practice	Whole class discussion, reading, small group small group and paired activities	Learning Portfolio
3. Identify and demonstrate key skills in academic writing	Whole class discussion, reading, small group small group and paired activities	Writing Portfolio
Identify and analyse critical thinking skills.	Whole class discussion, reading, small group small group and paired activities	Learning Portfolio
Evaluate the reliability/effectiveness of various sources of knowledge	Whole class discussion, reading, small group small group and paired activities	Oral Presentation

Module Assessment Strategies

learning outcome	learning methodology	assessment method
Describe prior learning experiences and identify key learning strategies required for third level learning	Whole class discussion, reading, small group and paired activities	Learning Journal
Recognise the central role of reading, listening and note taking in academic practice	Whole class discussion, reading, small group small group and paired activities	Learning Portfolio
3. Identify and demonstrate key skills in academic writing	Whole class discussion, reading, small group small group and paired activities	Writing Portfolio
Identify and analyse critical thinking skills.	Whole class discussion, reading, small group small group and paired activities	Learning Portfolio
Evaluate the reliability/effectiveness of various sources of knowledge	Whole class discussion, reading, small group small group and paired activities	Oral Presentation

Repeat Assessments

Students will submit assessments which will demonstrate the succussful completion of the relevant learning outcome.

Indicative Syllabus

1. Learning Strategies

Active and creative engagement
Taking responsibility
Managing time and morale
Managing stress
Independent learning
The purpose of research

2. Reading, listening, note-taking

Reading approaches – skimming and scanning
Reading for precision and relevance
Listening for overall meaning and specific detail
Making notes in lectures and from reading – thinking on paper
Summarizing ideas
Reading habits
Mind mapping

3. The Academic Writing Process

Approaches to writing - encouragement and distractions
Purposes of writing
Structuring academic writing - clarity, consistency and cohesion
Academic style – strengthening formal expression
Drafting and formatting ideas – paraphrasing and plagiarism
Harvard Referencing
Managing the process

4. Critical Thinking

The value of critical thinking
Personal strategies and barriers to critical thinking
Evaluating a point of view
Supporting arguments and conclusions
Flaws in arguments
Expressing and supporting personal opinion

5. Sources of Knowledge

Accessing the range of sources – written: journals, electronic media, newspapers, chapters …and visual. What are my preferences?
Evidence - reliability and validity
Textual bias
Persuasive texts
Contemporary social care and early child care issues

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment

100 %

Coursework Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
1	Learning Journal	Continuous Assessment	Individual Project	10 %	Week 12	1
2	Learning Portfolio	Continuous Assessment	Individual Project	20 %	Week 10	2,4
3	Writing Portfolio	Continuous Assessment	Assignment	50 %	Week 13	3
4	Oral Presentation	Continuous Assessment	Project	20 %	Week 10	5

Full Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Workshop	Flat Classroom	Whole group and small group discussions and activities	2	Weekly	2.00
Lecture	Lecture Theatre	Lecture	1	Weekly	1.00

Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

CORE TEXT -

Moore,S., Neville, C., Murphy, M., and Connelley, C. (2010) The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook. Berkshire: Open University Press.

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SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTS -

Buzan, T. ((2005) The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps. London: Thorsons.

Cottrell, S. (2011) Critical Thinking Skills: developing effective analysis and argument. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Cottrell, S. (2008) The Study Skills Handbook. 3^rd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Gillet, A., Hammond, A. :-:-amp:::: Martala, M. (2009) Successful Academic Writing. Harlow: Pearson.

Hamp-Lyons, L. :-:-amp:::: Heasley, B. (2006) Study Writing: a course in writing skills for academic purposes. 2^nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Meegan, J and Staples, M. (2009) Preparing for study. Milton Kynes: Open University Press.

Oshima, A. :-:-amp:::: Hogue, A. (2006) Writing Academic English. 4^th ed. New York: Pearson Education.

Peck, J. :-:-amp:::: Coyle, M. (2012) The Student:-:-#8217::::s Guide to Writing: spelling, punctuation and grammar. 3^rd ed. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.

Peck, J. :-:-amp:::: Coyle, M. (2012) Write It Right: the secrets of effective writing. 2^nd ed. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.

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