Review and coursework completion

This week’s topics

Review and coursework completion

1. Reviewing the learning outcomes
2. Completing and checking coursework against the criteria
3. Self-assessment

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Identify the structure of an academic article (abstract, introduction, body, conclusion).
• 1.2 Apply skimming and scanning techniques to extract key information.
• 2.1 Construct a topic sentence and supporting paragraph.
• 2.2 Use formal register and avoid colloquial language.
• 3.1 Take structured notes from a recorded lecture.
• 3.2 Summarise key points accurately in own words.

Activity

Guided review of every criterion; coursework completion clinic and peer review.

Study materials

Further resources

• Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.7: Reviewing the final draft · PDF · OpenStax (2021), a checklist for checking coursework before you submit it; pp. 269–271 · for registered students
• Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 20: Portfolio Reflection – self-assessment · PDF · OpenStax (2021), reflecting on your progress and judging your own work; pp. 663–687 · for registered students
• A Critical Review of Research on Student Self-Assessment · Open-access article · Andrade (2019), Frontiers in Education. Clear review of what makes self-assessment useful: criteria, honest judgement and acting on it. · for registered students
• Formative assessment and self-regulated learning: seven principles of good feedback · Open-access article · Nicol and Macfarlane-Dick (2006), Studies in Higher Education. Seven principles for checking your work against the criteria and acting on feedback. · for registered students