Module Details |
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| Title | TECHNICAL WRITING FOR ENGINEERS | ||
| Code | ENGG596 | ||
| Coordinator |
Ms A Fox English Language Centre (ELC) Anna.Fox@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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This module develops technical writing skills to support project planning. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Critical Review of Scientific Literature |
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(LO2) Technical Writing Skills |
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(LO3) Carrying out a Literature Survey |
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(S1) Communication skills |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) IT skills |
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Syllabus |
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Overview of technical writing skills for engineering students. Conducting literature searches (CR) Reading and use of sources in writing. Writing critical reviews and literature reviews. Referencing Avoiding plagiarism (CR) |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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20 |
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| Private Study | 55 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 75 | ||||||
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 |
Notes |
| Critical Review of Journal Article There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | ~700 words | 40 | ||||
| Short Literature Review There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1st Semester | 2000 words | 60 | ||||
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. | |