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
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 7.5

Aims

This module develops technical writing skills to support project planning.

Learning Outcomes

Critical Review of Scientific Literature

Technical Writing Skills

Carrying out a Literature Survey

Syllabus
1 

Overview of technical writing skills for engineering students

  • Conducting literature searches (CR)
  • Reading and use of sources in writing
  • Writing critical reviews and literature r eviews
  • Referencing
  • Avoiding plagiarism(CR)

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Formal lectures

Including formal lectures, practical activities, demonstrations and where possible, active learning

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 20
Formal lectures
          20
Timetable (if known) Including formal lectures, practical activities, demonstrations and where possible, active learning
  		           
Private Study 55
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
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
Coursework  ~700 words  Semester 1  40  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Critical Review of Journal Article 
Coursework  2000 words  1st Semester  60  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Short Literature Review Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
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