CM4203 Tutorial 5 PDF

CM4203 06.11.19 Tutorial 05 CM4203 Communications Tutor: Paulene Yaranon & Gail Flanagan Email: [email protected] *Ensure you have the MODULE CODE CM4203 IN SUBJECT LINE, when emailing* 06.11.19 Week 07 Academic Writing Conducting...

CM4203 06.11.19 Tutorial 05 CM4203 Communications Tutor: Paulene Yaranon & Gail Flanagan Email: [email protected] *Ensure you have the MODULE CODE CM4203 IN SUBJECT LINE, when emailing* 06.11.19 Week 07 Academic Writing Conducting research Reviewing sources Referencing Academic Writing Tips.  Academic writing is different from other forms of writing, as it is meant to be objective, precise and well- structured. Formal tone: Academic writing uses a formal tone and avoids casual language, slang or colloquial expressions. What is Clarity and Precision: Academic writing aims to convey ideas and information clearly and precisely. It avoids ambiguity and vague language. academic Structured Organisation: Academic papers typically writing? have a clear and logical structure with an introduction, body and conclusion. Each section has a specific purpose and contributes to the overall argument. Evidence Based: Academic writing relies on evidence from scholarly sources to support arguments and claims. Proper citation and references are essential to give credit to the original sources. Critical thinking: Academic writing encourages critical Conducting research Identifying Research Questions: Start with a broad topic and narrow it down to specific questions. Ensure questions are clear, focused, and researchable. Developing a Research Plan: Outline the steps needed to conduct research (e.g., literature review, data collection). Set timelines and deadlines for each phase of the research. Choosing Methodology: Decide between qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods based on research questions. Select appropriate tools for data collection (surveys, interviews, experiments).  Analysing Differences: Identify areas of disagreement and reasons for differing views. Consider factors such like… o Methodology: How was the research conducted? o Definitions of Key Terms: "bullying" may have different Addressing interpretations. o Philosophical Perspectives: Different worldviews influencing research outcomes. Disagreem ent in Engaging in debate and combining information Strategies for Engagement: Literature Compare and contrast differing viewpoints. Discuss the implications of these differences. Combining Information: Integrate insights from various sources for a comprehensive understanding. Present a fair opinion that takes into account different points of view.  Reviewing relevant sources Importance of Literature Review: Establishes context for your research. Identifies gaps in existing knowledge. Using Peer-Reviewed Literature: Ensures the credibility and reliability of your sources. Provides evidence from established research. Primary vs. Secondary Research Primary Research: Involves collecting original data (surveys, interviews, experiments). Useful for obtaining firsthand insights. Secondary Literature: Reviews existing research, theories, and findings. Consult books, articles, and reports relevant to your topic. Evaluating sources Referencing Academic Conventions Academic writing follows specific formatting and citation styles such as APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago, etc. In UL- the main format is Harvard style. This is what is used in most Business courses and what you will be using in assignments. Academic writing includes quotes, in- text citations, summarizing and a bibliography. Example of Harvard format In text- citation Bibliography As trait activation theory (Tett & Gutterman, 2000) would suggest, certain traits can be expressed through relevant situational cues. Previous research has indicated the importance of encouraging learning and its effect on fostering a psychologically safe environment (Edmondson & Bransby, 2023). As Wang and colleagues (2020) have pointed out, psychological safety is considered to be a distal factor of error tolerance. What is referencing? Referencing acknowledges the books, articles, websites and any other material used in the writing of a paper, essay or a thesis. Why should we reference? Referencing gives credit to the author and sources of information you have used in your own paper. Distinguishes your ideas and reinforces your argument. Shows the reader that you can find and use sources to create a solid argument. Allows fact checking AVOIDS PLAGIARISM  Plagiarism is a form of stealing and cheating.  According to the UL’s Student Charter, plagiarism is to present another’s ideas or writings as their own. Plagiaris m Can range from Copying other’s work without credit Improper use of quotes Reusing previous or submitted work. I wasn’t sure which video to use. Which do you think would be better? Academic Writing tips! Understan Structurin Writing Attributing Focused Word Consider Importanc ding the g Your Process Sources Argumenta Count Your e of Question Essay Overview tion Awareness Audience Structure Clarify Sources: