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Assignment Brief - Academic Writing-L4

This document outlines the specifications for an academic writing and research skills unit, including its reference number, title, level, credits, and assessment criteria. Learners must complete assignments that cover various topics, including academic research, writing conventions, critical thinking, and the research process, with specified word counts for each section. The assignment is mandatory, requires original work, and must be submitted by June 23, 2025.

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Assignment Brief - Academic Writing-L4

This document outlines the specifications for an academic writing and research skills unit, including its reference number, title, level, credits, and assessment criteria. Learners must complete assignments that cover various topics, including academic research, writing conventions, critical thinking, and the research process, with specified word counts for each section. The assignment is mandatory, requires original work, and must be submitted by June 23, 2025.

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ACADEMIC WRITING AND RESEARCH SKILLS

Assignment Specifications

Unit Reference Number H/650/1099


Unit Title Academic Writing and Research
Skills
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours

Mandatory / Optional Mandatory


Sector Subject Area (SSA) 15.3 Business Management
Unit Grading Type Pass / Fail

Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled
all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be covered Assessment type Word count (approx.
length)

Content Words Limit

1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘academic 1000 words


research and writing.’

1.2 Explain different academic writing


conventions.

1.3 Discuss different types of academic research.

3.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘critical


thinking.’

3.2 Explain different critical thinking skills.

3.3 Explain why critical thinking is important in


academic research.
3.4 Explain how to apply techniques to evaluate
an argument.

2.1 Compare different sources of information and 1500 words


evidence.

2.2 Explain the research process.

2.3 Differentiate between primary and secondary


research.

4.1 Explain the key components of a reliable and


valid academic argument.

4.2 Differentiate between inductive and


deductive reasoning.

4.3 Suggest an argument structure for a given


topic.

Assignment Submission Deadline:


 Submit the assignment before 23rd June 2025.
 Each assignment should adhere to the specified word count range.
 All work must be original and properly referenced.
 Submissions may be checked using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, SafeAssign).

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