Study Skills

- Learning outcomes, assessment and marking criteria
- Introduction to the library resources
- Introduction to basic research skills and referencing
- Report preparation, writing, presentations
- Use of feedback and Reflection
- Time management and organisation
- Group working and group dynamics
-Time management and planning

Research Ethics

-Primary research skills
-Interview techniques

Literature Review - Students will produce a literature review that extensively looks at identifying and comparing research approaches, and shows a good knowledge of referencing, and application of academic writing. (Learning Outcome 1).

Primary Research and Analysis¿Report - Students will produce a written report including sound research, analysis, and supporting ethical information in relation to data gathering and data solution representation (Learning Outcomes 2 and 3).

DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SECONDARY RESEARCH TECHNIQUES, ACAEMIC WRITING AND REFERENCING

Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Communication
Reflection

UNDERTAKE PRIMARY RESEARCH APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ETHICS AROUND DATA GATHERING AND STORAGE

Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry
Analysis


ANALYSE DIFFEDRENT TYPES OF DATA AND PRESENT THE RESULTS USING APPROPRIATE CHARTS AND VISUALISATIONS

Analysis
Problem Solving
Application

All teaching sessions will blend theory and practical learning. Students will be introduced to curriculum concepts and ideas and will then be able to apply theory to practical examples within the same sessions. In addition, students will be provided with a range of resources for independent study such as case studies, academic papers and industry stories.

Access to Internet and PC with office and collaboration software

All texts and electronic resources will be updated and refreshed on an annual basis and available for students via the online Study Links resource platform. All reference materials will be collated and curated and aligned to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion indicators.

Cottrell, S. (2017)¿Critical thinking skills effective analysis, argument and reflection. Third edition (Available online)

Bedford, D, (2019), Study Skills for Foundation Degrees, Routledge; 3rd edition

Wisker, G, (2018), The Undergraduate Research Handbook: 122 (Macmillan Study Skills),Red Globe Press; 2nd edition

Burnett, S, (2021), Microsoft Office 365 for Beginners: 9 in 1. The Most Comprehensive Guide to Become a Pro in No Time - Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, Publisher, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams, Independently published

The above texts will be useful as an underpinning for the academic skills component. This module includes an introduction to the library and students will be given assistance to locate other suitable resources to support their study.

This module is designed to help you to develop study and research skills. You will learn about research which will lead you to creating a Literature Review. You will find out about different approaches to research and develop the skills so you can analyse and select from these to apply in your own studies. The module will look to develop your knowledge of referencing and aid you in building sound academic writing skills. Part of the assessment will get you to write a report where you will put your research and analysis skills in practice in relation to gathering data and representing this in the best way for others such as businesses to use.