ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | THE NEW PROFESSIONAL | ||
Code | ULMS115 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr JA MacVaugh Work, Organisation and Management J.Macvaugh@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
8 |
6 12 12 |
38 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 112 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Assessment 3: Group Presentation Type: Practical Assessment Duration: 10 minutes Weighting: 20% Reassessment: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard Uol Penalty Applies Anonymous: No, i | 10 minutes | 20 | ||||
Assessment 1: Learning Log Type: Coursework Size: 1500 Words (300 words x 5 entries) 10% of this mark will be awarded for the submission of lecture summaries and this will be built into the mark | 1500 words (300 word | 40 | ||||
Assessment 2: Personal Development Plan Type: Coursework Size: 1000 Words Weighting: 40% Reassessment: Yes Penalty for late submission: Standard Anonymous: Yes | -1000 words | 40 |
Aims |
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This module aims to provide a solid base of academic and professional skills required for success at university and in the graduate career market. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to develop skills in sourcing and referencing data |
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(LO2) Students will be able to understand how to use an appropriate approach to analysing the data, interpreting the findings and developing an argument |
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(LO3) Students will be able to understand how to write for an audience |
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(LO4) Students will be able to understand their personal academic goals and how these fit with a professional future. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to manage time effectively in a stressful environment |
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(S1) IT skills |
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(S2) Communication skills |
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(S3) Organisational skills |
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(S4) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S5) Numeracy |
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(S6) Teamwork |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Online Asynchronous Learning Materials Teaching Method: Group Study Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: IT skills Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: Organisational skills Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills Skills / attributes: Numeracy |
Syllabus |
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Content will include areas such as: Transition to Higher Education (reflection on skills, development of independent learning, expectations of HE); Developing academic scholarship (reading, taking notes, searching databases, reading academic articles, essay writing, referencing) Team work Presenting professionally Professional behaviour (business communications and etiquette) Report writing (communicating ideas concisely, using evidence, writing an Executive Summary) Using Excel or other technical software Using quantitative data Reflective practice Networking and graduate insights – programme-specific |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |