Cardiff ISC AES Sept 2021 Module Map by Hannah Hainsworth https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s en-us 2021-08-31 19:54:58 UTC 2026-02-21 05:09:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Semester 1 Week 1 Introduction to academic English hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707969923
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • discuss the definition and purpose of academic English
  • identify common characteristics of academic English style
  • use a range of reading strategies, including skimming, scanning and close reading
  • understand the role of independent learning in academic studies
  • develop a personalised independent learning plan
  • understand the importance of listening skills in academia
  • note-take effectively while listening to lectures
  • participate effectively in academic seminars.
]]> 2021-08-31 19:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707969923 Week 2 Starting your studies: Finding academic sources hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707970530
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • find and use appropriate search methods to locate academically appropriate sources
  • identify different elements of an academic journal article
  • interpret and analyse academic essay questions
  • identify the language used to signal lecture aims
  • lead a short discussion in an academic seminar
  • discuss the concept of academic integrity and analyse different academic practices.
]]> 2021-08-31 19:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707970530 Week 3 Using your sources: Finding relevant and credible information hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707974338
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • evaluate academic credibility of a range of sources
  • distinguish between main and supporting ideas put forward in academic texts
  • extract relevant information from academic texts to provide support for academic assignments
  • add primary and secondary citations to your essays and assignments
  • create reference lists and bibliographies using Harvard referencing conventions
  • listen for main ideas in lectures and talks
  • participate in academic seminars, seeking and offering clarification in discussions.
]]> 2021-08-31 19:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707974338 Week 4 Identifying, reporting and following up on relevant information hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707975370
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • discuss the concept of academic integrity and analyse different academic practices
  • use different techniques to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words encountered in academic texts
  • report evidence by means of paraphrasing and summarising
  • listen for detailed information in lectures on unfamiliar topics using organisation signals to guide you
  • use a range of strategies to solve problems commonly arising in academic discussions.
]]> 2021-08-31 19:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707975370 Week 5 Reporting information & evidence hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707975964
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • recognise different types of academic misconduct and apply appropriate strategies to avoid it
  • identify author stance in texts
  • incorporate direct quotations into your academic work
  • recognise key factual definitions in a lecture
  • give a short informal presentation in a seminar
]]> 2021-08-31 20:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707975964 Week 6 Synthesising sources hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707976462
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • apply different strategies to avoid plagiarism
  • identify supporting evidence, agreement and contrast in academic texts
  • synthesise sources in writing
  • combine and compare information from two lectures
  • engage in discussions held in response to a lecture.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707976462 Reading week Academic writing processes hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707976889
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • use different strategies to alleviate problems that may arise when working in groups
  • identify follow-up research questions following your reading
  • demonstrate understanding of the essay writing process
  • take notes on a description of a process
  • understand the importance of spoken punctuation.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707976889 Week 7 Developing and supporting your position hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707977537
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • evaluate the currency of academic sources
  • identify language to demonstrate uncertainty and speculation in a text
  • use different strategies to incorporate your own voice in academic writing
  • recognise analysis and evaluation stages in a lecture
  • apply examples in academic discussions.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707977537 Week 8 Supporting claims hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707981432
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • evaluate information presented in academic texts
  • understand the structure and purpose of case studies
  • understand basic principles governing organisation of academic essays and main body paragraphs
  • improve textual cohesion of your written work
  • understand the structure of academic presentations
  • recognise speaker attitude, discuss viewpoints and evaluate support.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707981432 Week 9 Academic conclusions hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707982146
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • respond to feedback received for academic work
  • prepare for and participate effectively in tutorial meetings.
  • write effective conclusions for academic essays
  • take critical notes from texts
  • identify conclusions and recommendations in academic lectures
  • recognise elements of good practice in academic presentations
]]> 2021-08-31 20:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707982146 Week 10 CW1 Tutorials and revision week hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707982713
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • receive feedback on Draft 1 of CW1 in a live feedback tutorial
  • revise key concepts studied in the first part of the module.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707982713 Week 11 Argumentation hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707983520
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • recognise and develop the key components of academic argumentation
  • develop effective rebuttals to counterarguments in academic writing
  • plan and organise argumentative essays
  • recognise lines of argumentation in academic talks
  • use emphatic structures in presentations.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707983520 Semester 2 Week 1 Academic Presentations hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707985455
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • determine authorial credibility of academic sources
  • recognise the difference between fact and opinion in texts
  • write effective introductions for academic essays
  • identify features of strong thesis statements
  • identify irrelevant information and digressions in lectures
  • recognise the role of presentations in academia.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707985455 Week 2 Planning and outlining your work hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707986688
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • evaluate objectivity of a range of sources
  • identify whether there is author bias in a range of texts
  • plan and outline essays
  • employ effective strategies while listening for gist and specific detail
  • identify factors contributing to effective delivery of academic presentations.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707986688 Week 3 Integrating evidence hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707988156
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • use different types of visual data effectively in presentations
  • identify the language used to refer to visual data
  • integrate evidence into your academic writing
  • employ effective strategies while listening for gist and specific detail
  • participate effectively in Q&A sessions, asking and answering critical questions.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707988156 Week 4 Academic caution and speculation hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707988941
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • understand the role of hedging in academic work
  • be able to use different forms of cautious language effectively in your work
  • understand the purpose and structure of an annotated bibliography
  • employ effective strategies while listening for gist and specific detail
  • provide opinions, speculate and reflect during presentations
]]> 2021-08-31 20:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707988941 Week 5 CW2 presentations week hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707989386
By the end of this session, you should be able to: 

  • confidently deliver a researched presentation
  • complete the second part of your AES Coursework Portfolio
]]> 2021-08-31 20:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707989386 Week 6 Criticality hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707989919
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • evaluate a range of arguments, exposing logical flaws and inappropriate appeals
  • critically express a viewpoint
  • identify arguments and counterarguments in academic debates
  • participate in informal academic debates.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707989919 Reading week Descriptive writing hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707990930
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • understand the importance of preparing for your degree studies
  • understand the role of descriptive writing in academia
  • integrate descriptive pieces of writing into longer academic papers
  • improve your critical listening skills and evaluate the arguments presented in a lecture
  • present and defend a thesis by referring to literature and context.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707990930 Week 7 Causal relationships & critical approach hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707991381
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • provide constructive criticism to your peers in written and spoken form
  • understand the structure of cause and effect essays
  • use effective strategies when listening for gist and detail in cause and effect lectures
  • ask critical questions in academic discussion.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707991381 Week 8 Proposing and evaluating solutions hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707991930
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • evaluate a number of different solutions effectively
  • understand the structure of a problem-solution-evaluation essay
  • use effective strategies when listening for gist and detail in PSE lectures
  • suggest and evaluate solutions in academic discussions.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707991930 Week 9 CW3 tutorials & editing and proofreading your work hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707992387
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • use various editing strategies to help improve your writing
  • incorporate different proofreading methods to help develop your writing
]]> 2021-08-31 20:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707992387 Week 10 Academic comparisons hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707993057
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • assess the credibility of a range of online sources
  • understand the structure of compare and contrast essays
  • use effective strategies when listening for gist and detail in comparison lectures
  • prepare and give an oral summary of a text.
]]> 2021-08-31 20:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707993057 Week 11 Assessment preparation week hainsworthh https://padlet.com/hainsworthh/veo1a2xs17jc3x5s/wish/1707994495
By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • revise key concepts studied in Semester 1 through participation in a Research Cycle task
  • receive feedback on Draft 1 of CW1 in a live feedback tutorial
  • check your listening and note-making skills
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