| Module Code | BAHPSY 107 | |
| Module Title | Academic and Professional Development (APD1) | |
| Parent Programme/Stage | BA(Hons) Psychology | Stage One |
| Delivery Mode | FT/PT Blended | |
| NFQ | Irish National Framework of Qualifications /Level 6 | |
| EFQ | European Qualifications Framework /Level 5 | |
| ECTS | 5 | |
| Workload (hours per week) | 3 hours per week 2 x lec/1 x tutorial | |
| Description | Develops competence in information search, analysis and synthesis and associated essay writing skills. Content designed to develop students as consumers of psychological research. Lectures/tutorials/ independent study/use of Moodle for directed self–study tasks | |
| Assessment | CA: 100% 2x assignments /ongoing | |
| Learning Outcomes: | ||
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: | ||
| 107A: | Demonstrate a range of academic skills: reading, note taking, listening, questioning, discussing, reflecting analysing, synthesising, citing and referencing. | |
| 107B: | Read and assess academic writing identifying the key attributes and characteristics of good academic practice. | |
| 107C: | Develop critical thinking skills and distinguish between critical and descriptive writing. | |
| 107D: | Utilise information technology to support their own learning, to present information and to access appropriate data bases, on–line journals and other e–learning resources. | |
| 107E: | Display skills in time management, planning, organisation, self–motivation, presentation and communication. | |
| Indicative Content: | ||
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– Academic Skills: – Adjusting to third level education: personal and professional aims. – Engagement with lecturers. Engagement with course content. – ICT: Getting the best use from Moodle; using technology to aid study; using technology to develop a poster, a blog, to share information; using search engines such as EBSCO. – Academic procrastination – Study Skills: exploring learning styles, developing study skills: how to study, how to take notes, motivation, metacognition, planning/time management, study skills for online learners – Active reading: How to review a book or article. – APA writing style according to the APA Publication Manual, 7th Edition. – Academic Skills: What constitutes an academic source? the writing process; writing styles; writing at 3rd level; clarity of expression; coherence; rules of academic writing. – Academic Skills: referencing; citing; paraphrasing; primary & secondary sources, quoting, plagiarism – Essay writing; proofreading. – The reflective process |
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