PA130-4-AU-SO:
Assignment and Research Writing for Psychoanalytic Studies
2015/16
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Southend Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
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Requisites for this module
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This module is designed to help students develop core academic skills including understanding of study and course work requirements within the discipline; effective study habits; inquiring and reflective habit of mind; critical thinking, problem solving and proactive learning; effective written communication appropriate to the discipline. The work undertaken for this enabling module will equip the students to thrive during and beyond their first year of study at University of Essex. Students will be guided to identify and analyse features of effective academic discourse, will engage in supported independent information research; encouraged through course tasks in reflective review, learn how to read critically and write with clarity and precision. They will develop an awareness of how their key academic skills can be transferred to professional contexts, thus enhancing future employability capabilities.
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The module will be delivered by the Talent Development Centre, University of Essex. Students will attend 20 hours of classes over 10 weeks.
Students will be expected to participate in class discussions; undertake group learning activities; participate in pair work, (e.g. discussing reading texts with a study partner); undertake reading and self-study activities outside of the classes and produce formative and summative pieces of assessed work. Students will also be expected to reflect on their own experience, skills, and development and consider the meaning and implications of feedback received on other modules. The module will create a safe space for students to share their personal thoughts and feelings about undergraduate studies and assignment writing. However, their privacy and right to manage personal disclosure will be fully respected.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Sample lecture notes |
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10% |
| Coursework |
Effective essay plan |
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10% |
| Coursework |
Information literacy task |
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5% |
| Coursework |
Quizzes on language and style |
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20% |
| Coursework |
Critical summary |
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20% |
| Coursework |
Formative essay |
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30% |
| Practical |
Participation |
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5% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Julie Barrett
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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