Academic Writing Skills

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Part A and Part B must be for the same question

 

Part A

Draw up a plan for a written response to a question (250 – 500 words) (LO1, LO2, LO3)

 

  • Interpret the meaning and implication of the question (unpack the question) (LO1.2)
  • Identify some appropriate terms and concepts relevant to an understanding of the question (LO1.1)
  • Explain the impact of the target audience on the selection and use of information (LO3.1)
  • Draw up a plan for a written response to the question (LO2.1)

Part B

Present a logical and reasoned response in 750 – 1000 words to the question planned in Part A (LO2, LO3)

 

  • Ensure that the response to the question in logical, appropriate and reasoned (LO2.2)
  • Use appropriate language and register (LO3.2)

 

The written response must be in a genre appropriate for the subject area. The work presented must be at the appropriate academic standard (level 2) and use accepted academic conventions. Sources must be acknowledged using Harvard Referencing conventions and ideas and information must be expressed using Standard English. This essay must be written specifically for this unit and not used elsewhere for other units studied.