Target students: Students registered on postgraduate taught courses in the School of Business
Duration: Eight weeks
Aims and objectives
The aim of the course is to examine aspects of academic writing and exam skills at the postgraduate level, including writing critically, using sources appropriately and preparing efficiently for written examinations.
Clarity and Coherence in Academic Writing
Analysing the Question and Planning your Response
Effective Use of Sources: Quotation, Summary and Paraphrase
Criticality: Evaluating, Explaining and Comparing Ideas from Sources
Understanding Tutor Expectations and Marking Criteria
Dealing with Exam Questions
Effective Exam Preparation
Combining Data with Text: Effective Use of Graphs & Tables