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ATS1297: Academic writing
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This unit introduces students to academic writing and the attitudes, values and practices of academic culture. The unit will help students to write effective essays at a tertiary level. There is a particular focus on how academic writing presents clear reasoning with evidence to support a position, and how the academic essay differs from other types of non-fiction writing, such as the opinion piece. Students will learn key principles of grammar and academic style conventions, as well as how to use sources correctly (finding, referencing, quoting, and paraphrasing) and avoid problems of plagiarism. Students will also learn how to plan, research, edit, and proofread essays to a high standard .
1 - Analytical exercise - 25% 2 - Analytical exercise - 25% 3 - Online test - 10% 4 - Essay - 40%
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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Week 1 and 2
- Take our interactive tutorial about academic integrity .
- Learn essential research skills in Library workshops. Workshops are run as part of first-year Law units for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Read the resources on your unit Moodle sites , which include important information from your lecturers about the units you'll be studying as well as information from the library to help you learn legal research and writing skills.
Your first assignment
Understanding your assignment.
- Check your unit guide or Moodle site for assignment requirements and marking rubrics.
- Use legal dictionaries and encyclopaedias to look up terms and concepts you're not familiar with.
- Learn how to approach law assignments .
Doing your research
- Learn about legal research skills .
- Use the key law databases .
- Find relevant cases , legislation and commentary .
Writing the assignment
- Read our tutorials on writing case notes or writing legal essays .
- Make sure you cite and reference your sources correctly.
Throughout the year
- Take good notes in lectures to help you revise.
- Get advice from our librarians at a drop-in session .
- Use these resources to learn more about cases and the courts.
- Read our guide to exam preparation .
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Research output : Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Writing Skills for Social Work Students |
| Editors | Bella Ross |
| Place of Publication | UK |
| Publisher | |
| Chapter | 11 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781352012231 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781352012224 |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Feb 2021 |
Publication series
| Name | Macmillan Study Skills |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Red Globe Press |
T1 - Writing case notes on placement
AU - Lanyon, Anna
AU - Petrakis, Melissa
AU - Ross, Bella
PY - 2021/2/26
Y1 - 2021/2/26
N2 - This book will equip Social Work students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to produce first-rate written assignments. Part One focuses on the foundational skills needed to produce excellent written work. Students are taken through the core stages of working on an assignment, from planning the task and reading and note-making through to finding and evaluating sources, drafting a text, and editing and proofreading. Part Two hones in on the key types of assignment students will encounter on their degree. It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding.This is an essential companion for all Social Work students.
AB - This book will equip Social Work students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to produce first-rate written assignments. Part One focuses on the foundational skills needed to produce excellent written work. Students are taken through the core stages of working on an assignment, from planning the task and reading and note-making through to finding and evaluating sources, drafting a text, and editing and proofreading. Part Two hones in on the key types of assignment students will encounter on their degree. It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding.This is an essential companion for all Social Work students.
M3 - Chapter (Book)
SN - 9781352012224
T3 - Macmillan Study Skills
BT - Writing Skills for Social Work Students
A2 - Ross, Bella
PB - Red Globe Press
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Conclusion. You are ready to write an essay after you have done these steps: Identified all the components that you must cover so that you address the essay question or prompt. Conducted your initial research and decided on your tentative position and line of argument. Created a preliminary outline for your essay that presents the information ...
An academic essay is a piece of writing in which you present your position on a topic, and support that position by evidence. An essay has three main parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. In the introduction, you put forward your position (this can take the form of a question or an argument) and its relevance to the chosen topic. In the ...
See a model of the basic physical structure of an academic essay. In the body of your essay, clarify your position and and develop and support your argument. The body contains the content of your essay. Focus on answering the question and providing evidence in the body paragraphs. Summarise main points/ highlight key findings in the conclusion.
Example essay outlines. Below are two examples of essay outlines that were written in response to the essay question: 'Explain the relationship between police culture and police accountability'. Version 1 reflects the sort of plans that many students produce. While it works as a starting point, it needs to be further developed.
Develop your writing skills for any assessment or task, learn new writing strategies and master academic writing . ... an essay; an infographic; a journal article; a literature review; an oral presentation; a poster; a reflection; ... Monash University: 00008C Monash College: 01857J.
Reflection is a genre in which you will be required to describe an event, experience, interaction, etc. and then think about its connection to academic content and your learning from your units. Its purpose is mainly to help you learn from previous experiences to perform better if a similar situation arises in the future. Reflective writing is ...
Overview. This unit introduces students to academic writing and the attitudes, values and practices of academic culture. The unit will help students to write effective essays at a tertiary level. There is a particular focus on how academic writing presents clear reasoning with evidence to support a position, and how the academic essay differs ...
Synopsis. This unit introduces students to academic writing and the attitudes, values and practices of academic culture. The unit will help students to write effective essays at a tertiary level. There is a particular focus on how academic writing presents clear reasoning with evidence to support a position, and how the academic essay differs ...
It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding. This is an essential companion for all Social Work students.
Synopsis. This unit introduces students to academic writing and the attitudes, values and practices of academic culture. The unit will help students to write effective essays at a tertiary level. There is a particular focus on how academic writing presents clear reasoning with evidence to support a position, and how the academic essay differs ...
The Monash Editorial Style Guide governs writing conventions for the University's website, official social media channels, emails, and print publications. Many people first experience Monash via the pages they seek out or stumble across on our website. Because we can't control where our users enter our site, all our content must meet the same ...
Overview. The Writing minor will introduce you to a range of writing practices in the context of communication and media studies, cultural theory, and literary studies. You will become familiar with conventions and experimentation in contemporary writing, especially prose forms, and gain appreciation for the various techniques associated with ...
Week 1 and 2. Take our interactive tutorial about academic integrity. Learn essential research skills in Library workshops. Workshops are run as part of first-year Law units for both undergraduates and postgraduates. Read the resources on your unit Moodle sites, which include important information from your lecturers about the units you'll be ...
It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding. This is an essential companion for all Social Work students.
sara1479. • 2 yr. ago. I got the Monash Leadership scholarship 5 years back and also had to write an essay. Assuming the requirements are still the same, I remember writing a bit about my background, what's my motivation for choosing such a degree and why at Monash, and how I may become the bridge/ambassador between Monash and my school and ...
The Writing minor will introduce you to a range of writing practices in the context of communication and media studies, cultural theory, and literary studies. You will become familiar with conventions and experimentation in contemporary writing, especially prose forms, and gain appreciation for the various techniques associated with them in ...
It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding. This is an essential companion for all Social Work students.
Synopsis. This unit introduces students to the requirements of writing for academic purposes. It provides them with a range of composition skills that are essential for producing academic essays, reports and reviews. The unit introduces writing styles and conventions appropriate to university study and provides students with practical insights ...
It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding. This is an essential companion for all Social Work students.
It contains dedicated chapters on writing an essay, a reflective text, a case study analysis, a literature review, a placement report, and case notes on placement. Each chapter contains examples and activities which will help students to test their knowledge and understanding.This is an essential companion for all Social Work students.
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