Diploma: / Access to HE:
Unit and Code: / Academic Writing Skills – YHS243
Level / Three / Credit Value / 3
Academic Year:
Date
Set: / Draft Deadline
(if appropriate) / Deadline Date
Assignment Title: / Academic WritingSkills – AssignmentWriting
LEARNING OUTCOMES / ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: / The learner can:
1. Be able to interpret specific questions. / 1.1 Interpret at least two different assignment briefs or essay titles considering the following:
a) Instructional words (e.g. demonstrate, evaluate, summarise, review, estimate)
b) Topic words (e.g. key words/concepts)
c) Any particular focus required
d) Any additional factors (e.g. refer to original evidence, conduct independent research).
2. Be able to structure a written response. / 2.1Develop and use a plan for a written response.
2.2Demonstratethe development of a structured response which maintains a logical and consistent argument.
3. Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose. / 3.1Demonstrate the use of academic conventions:
a)Use of English language (e.g. formal, concise, accurate, explicit, objective).
b)Use of appropriate terminology.
Type of Assignment: / Copies of 2 written assignments
Word Count:
Assignment Brief, [and mapping to unit]: / Supply copies of 2 completed written assignmentsfor Level 3 units (these should be photocopies of original essays,research questions, reports, or reflective logs).
Please include all plans, coversheets and feedback sheetswhich have also met the following learning outcomes for the Academic Writing unit:
Develop and use a plan for two written responses.Make sure the plan meets all the requirements of 1.1 [1.1,2.1]
Develop structured responses, maintaining a logical argument.[2.2]
Use academic conventions of:
- Use of English language (e.g. formal, concise, accurate, explicit, objective)
- Use of appropriate terminology. [3.1]