Academic Development for Social Sci. 1 (L0001F)
Academic Development for Social Sciences 1
Module L0001F
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
This is the first of two compulsory modules that develop your undergraduate academic skills.
You’ll be working on a piece of independent research throughout this module, focusing on developing your skills as a researcher. You will develop skills such as:
• finding, analysing and evaluating source material
• using this to form and support arguments in undergraduate essays and presentations
Your learning is supported by the Canvas site, which will provide further information on research skills. Engagement with this and your seminars will enable you to start developing approaches expected at undergraduate level.
Module learning outcomes
Engage in a small scale research project that focuses on the process of argumentation
Identify the key arguments in subject specific sources to support the communication of your own arguments
Identify your strengths and development needs through feedback on your ability to write reflectively, and on your engagement with the research process
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 9 (5 minutes) | 30.00% |
| Portfolio | A1 Week 1 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00000000100 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Online Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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