Research: Extended Writing Project for Science

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Be able to plan an extended writing project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Identify and agree an extended writing project located within a knowledge domain relevant to the named Diploma.

  • 1.2.

    Develop a project brief.

  • 1.3

    Identify any ethical, practical or safety issues, explaining how these will be managed/overcome.

  • 1.4.

    Maintain a record of project progress through all stages of research, development and completion.

2. — Be able to conduct research.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Identify and conduct in-depth research from a wide range of sources.

3. — Be able to develop ideas.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Select appropriate information and/or evidence.

  • 3.2.

    Analyse findings and develop ideas.

  • 3.3.

    Produce a body of work which meets the brief and includes complex ideas.

4. — Be able to present the project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Write coherently in a conventional style, appropriate to the knowledge domain.

  • 4.2.

    Reference all sources using a recommended style of referencing.

5. — Be able to evaluate own writing project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Evaluate own writing in relation to project brief.

  • 5.2.

    Identify recommendations for the future.