Adventures in Literary Research

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• write an abstract of an argument
• build a bibliography
• present findings orally in formal and informal settings
• navigate print, archival and electronic research resources

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• respond effectively to criticism
• Speak cogently and persuasively about work you have done
• offer constructive analysis of others’ arguments
• retrieve and assemble information from a variety of resources

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• good practice in oral presentations in an academic setting
• good practice in academic writing
• strategies for the selection, development and management of a research project

Cognitive Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• present information and arguments orally in formal and informal settings
• respond constructively to peers’ work
• assess a book, journal or other research tool for its quality and relevance to your work
• locate a range of research resources relevant to your field of study

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Group presentation

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Students receive oral feedback on their presentation both from peers and staff in class, as well as with staff by appointment. The comments received on the presentation will help students with their reports.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: Yes

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.