Scholarly Reading and Writing

• • Conducting literature reviews; critical reading; academic and scholarly writing styles; techniques for resourcing and managing literature.

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

• UND-HED-MAS-2022
• UND-LDR-MAS-2022
• UND-HED-MAS-2023
• UND-LDR-MAS-2023

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject is designed to enhance the critical reading and scholarly writing skills required by a Higher Degree by Research student. Students will be introduced to the key components of preparing a literature review as well as scholarly writing skills relating to the production of a research thesis. Areas of discussion will include: techniques for resourcing and managing literature; critically analysing experts in your field of study; utilising different formats of literature reviews; academic and scholarly writing styles; structuring long and short pieces; and preparing work for publication and examination. The course requires students to undertake a substantial literature review in their chosen area of research. They will reflect upon and respond to feedback through the assessment of both a first draft and final draft which may be used as part of the student’s final thesis.

Scholarly Reading and Writing - Annotated Bibliography (Maximum of 2 Pages) (10%) Draft Literature Review of Research Interest (5000 Words) - (40%) Literature Review of Research Interest (5000 words) - (50%)

• Scholarly Reading and Writing - Annotated Bibliography (Maximum of 2 Pages) (10%)
• Draft Literature Review of Research Interest (5000 words) (40%)
• Literature Review of Research Interest (5000 words) (50%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).