Academic Conventions : Lecutre 4

Ways of writing, ways of laying out written work, the tone of voice, style of referencing.

Quoting nd referncing is about showing where your arguments is coming from. Clarity and honesty is key.

EVIDENCE

At this level you are expected to be able to:

Demonstrate a critical knowledge of practice

Apply theory to practice

Analyse relevant material

Evaluate theory and evidence within the context of study

Reflect – critiquing and critically reflecting on your learning and using this to improve practice.

Blooms Taxonomy of Learning

Need to be analyzing and Evaluating and Applying theories.

Superficial Learners DONT DO THIS

Concentration on Learning Outcomes

Passive acceptance of ideas

Routine memorisation of facts

Sees small chunks

Ignore guiding patterns and principles

Lack of reflection about, or ignorance of, underlying patterns and theories

Little attempt to understand

Minimal preparation and research

Don't do this! Need to explain and push quotes and theories. Push the boundries.

DEEP APPROACH DO THIS

Independent engagement with material

Critical and thoughtful about idea and information

Relates ideas to own previous experience and knowledge

Sees the big picture 

Relates evidence to conclusions

Examines logic of arguments

Interested in wider reading and thinking

Ongoing preparation and refelection

 

How to Evidence Deep Learning

Analyze and critique all evidence!

Be precise

Don't use cautious words.

Back it up with evidence.

Be confident in writing.

Don't try and make points sound more grand....TOTALLY ...back it up with evidence.

WRITING IN 1st PERSON (not acceptable)

 

In many academic disciplines, writing in the first person is not acceptable as it is believed to be too subjective and personal. Many tutors prefer impersonal language to be used in assignments.

STRUCTURE

HARVARD REFERENCING

Use various sources, triangulate, 3 or 4 quotes a page from different theorists.

AUTHOR  >  DATE  >  TITLE  >  PLACE  > PUBLISHER 

This style:   MILES, R. (2013) Why Referencing, Leeds: LCA Publishing

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS USED

Reference Pictures like you would reference a book