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Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module engages postgraduate research students in approaches to advanced academic writing in the Humanities. It includes critical structural analysis of existing texts, interpretative writing, descriptive writing in the context of texts, music, visuals, film etc. Mirroring a peer review system it takes into consideration audience, argument and voice in academic writing and examines the role and function of academic writing conventions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Write research texts clearly and authoritatively with a strong awareness of scholarly conventions 2. Revise and copy edit a document using publishing conventions 3. Understand the role of audience, argument and voice in writing and apply this to their own academic writing 4. Critically evaluate academic writing 5. Master an appropriate language to effectively discuss an artefact or phenomena under study. 6. Draw on a range of techniques to write interpretative texts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Learning from critical or close readingTechniques for critical or close reading using annotation, summary, paraphrase and other relevant technique.Structuring and developing an argumentEstablishing integrity. The roots of an argument. Defending a position. Sequence and logic of ideas. The language of argument.The role of conventions in academic writingSelecting from appropriate academic styles. Working with primary and secondary sources. Organisational strategies for academic writers. The structure of a thesis across disciplines.Descriptive and interpretative writingEffective description of a process. Using analogies. Considering audience and tone. Establishing bona fides in interpretative analysis. Vivid descriptions of sources, artefacts or processes to support an argument.The art of revisionRevising and editing using publishers' conventions. Working with multiple drafts. Peer Review. Considering audience and voice. Precision in language. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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