Personal & Professional Skills
Want to discover the secrets of effective learning? This module is designed to build on the skills you’ll need to succeed, both in your academic studies and in your professional life. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) which will help you reflect on your existing skills and identify areas for development.
What does the module cover?
Learn to interpret published data relevant to health and produce different types of written work appropriate to Health observing the conventions of academic writing including correct referencing. You’ll develop an Academic Skills portfolio which will include your own position statement, information skills literature search exercise, and a key skills audit. Your essay plan will include items such as a draft introduction, conclusion and annotated bibliography, plus a reflective statement, and a collection of best assignments.
More Information
Module Code:
HS1053
Key topics include:
- Academic Skills
- Information Technology
- Personal Development Portfolio (PDP)
Pre-requisites
None
Number of credits & study time
20 credits / 200 hours
Assessment
In addition to completing a number of formative assessments as part of your coursework that you forward to your tutor, you’ll need to complete three summative assessments:
Academic Skills (& Tutorials) Portfolio 50%
Information Technology Test 25%
Essay (500 words) + Research skills task (15% essay, 10% tasks)