Developing Foundational Skills for Academic Research

Foundational Skills for Academic Research

Unit Learning Outcomes addressed:

a)Analyse and reflect critically on a range of materials and sources presented in written, spoken, visual and numerical format.
b)Describe and discuss the key features, constituent process and constraints of academic research.
c)Communicate ideas and concepts in language and structure appropriate to an academic research context.
d)Understand the personal, intellectual and practical requirements for successful research at a postgraduate level.

1.Demonstrated understanding of the structure and content of a peer-reviewed article.

2.Demonstrated ability to discuss academic research with clarity and coherence, and to sustain argumentation on points of theoretical and methodological substance, interest and/or concern in written form.

3.Systematic identification and examination of assumptions (hidden and explicit), forms of argument, quality of evidence and appropriateness of conclusions and recommendations.

4.Strict adherence to academic style, conventions and APA referencing and format.