Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course students have achieved the following skills realistic evaluation of one’s own language (English) learning skills, accessing information from a wide range of sources, critical evaluation of information and competence in scientific reporting.

Content (course unit)

The students will practice producing reports which are logically structured, cover sufficient and relevant content, include appropriately labelled graphics, follow the norms for referencing and lay-out, and are written in clear and accurate English.

The students will develop their skills in summarising, paraphrasing and synthesise source materials.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student writes in comprehensible English on the whole and shows some awareness of the norms for scientific writing; references to source materials are included.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student's English is mainly formal and clear; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently, source materials are adequately paraphrased.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course students have achieved the following skills realistic evaluation of one’s own language (English) learning skills, accessing information from a wide range of sources, critical evaluation of information and competence in scientific reporting.

Content (course unit)

The students will practice producing reports which are logically structured, cover sufficient and relevant content, include appropriately labelled graphics, follow the norms for referencing and lay-out, and are written in clear and accurate English.

The students will develop their skills in summarising, paraphrasing and synthesise source materials.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student writes in comprehensible English on the whole and shows some awareness of the norms for scientific writing; references to source materials are included.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student's English is mainly formal and clear; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently, source materials are adequately paraphrased.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased.

Location and time

In-person

Exam schedules

There is no exam in this course. A final report is required for an academic essay.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on successful completion of the following tasks and activities:
• Technical report related to the field of study – 70%
• Active participation (participation in class activities, contribution to discussions, independent work assignments) – 30%

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching (Zoom if needed), coaching, presentations, discussions, group work, individual and collaborative online activities, self-study.

Learning materials

• Materials in Moodle
• Online resources

Student workload

Contact lessons (Zoom if needed) – 15 x 2 h = 30 h
Independent study – 50 h

Content scheduling

• Writing skills (reports, essays, work-related documents)
• Oral skills (general communication)
• Grammar as needed
Edit the report template accurately.

Completion alternatives

None.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has not attended 80% of the classes and has not participated in the lessons.
- cannot use TAMK's report template correctly
- has not incorporated in-text references any their reports

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

- used the report template correctly.
- use the report guide correctly but with a few errors.
- submitted the required assignments

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

- used the report template correctly.
- use the report guide correctly but with limited errors.
- submitted the required assignments
- participated fully in both online and in-person sessions.
- language is readable and comprehensible

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

- used the report template correctly.
- use the report guide correctly but with no errors.
- in-text references are accurately written
- the list of references is accurately written
- submitted the required assignments
- participated fully in both online and in-person sessions.
- language is readable and comprehensible