Module Details |
| 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 | EVIDENCE BASED SCIENTIFIC WRITING | ||
| Code | MNGT603 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr SP Edwardson Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng S.P.Edwardson@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2018-19 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 5 |
Aims |
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To examine effective techniques for presenting the outcomes of technical investigations and projects |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Literacy: application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work |
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Numeracy: manipulation of numbers, general mathematical awareness and its application in practical contexts , including handling uncertainty |
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Syllabus |
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The use and interpretation of data including repeatability, reproducibility, confidence limits, regression analysis, F-distribution & analysis of variance. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - The flipped classroom approach will be utilised with a lecture at the beginning of each half-day session in which the pre-session directed learning will be reviewed. |
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Student Generated Content (e.g. MCQs, video) - Elevator pitch on pre-session assignments |
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Laboratory Work - Lab class on precision and accuracy |
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Student Generated Content (e.g. MCQs, video) - Writing exercise A verifier/approver assignment will be provided as a follow-up to a timetabled activity. |
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Formative Feedback (e.g. peer, revision sessions) - The module will conclude with one-to-one feedback session. |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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2 The flipped classroom approach will be utilised with a lecture at the beginning of each half-day session in which the pre-session directed learning will be reviewed. |
1 Lab class on precision and accuracy |
1 Elevator pitch on pre-session assignments 1 Writing exercise 1 The module will conclude with one-to-one feedback session. |
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| Timetable (if known) |
A verifier/approver assignment will be provided as a follow-up to a timetabled activity.
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| Private Study | 44 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 50 | ||||||
Assessment |
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Notes |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Penalty for late submission |
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| Coursework | 5 minutes | During timetabled session | 25 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Elevator pitch |
| Coursework | 4 hours | Take-home post-session | 75 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Verifier/Approver assignment Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |
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. Explanation of Reading List: |
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