Enquiring Minds
Why study Enquiring Minds?
If you have academic curiosity and wish to explore a subject beyond the confines of an A Level course, Enquiring Minds is for you.
Across the year we will be producing four online academic magazines. You will learn how to research a topic of interest, side-line as a journalist, write entertainingly for an audience and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements and you can be studying any combination of A Levels to take this course. You will need however:
a genuine interest in any field or topic that you find fascinating
a desire to express your thoughts through writing and conveying what you love to others
a willingness to work as a part of a team and independently
Special features of the course
You will have the opportunity to contact either universities or industry-leading companies as part of your research. It will be a great way of seeing what is cutting edge in the field you are interested to enter once you leave education.
Costs
None
Where can I find out more?
Speak to Mr Elgin or email him on melgin@ahs.bucks.sch.uk
How is the course organised?
The course will be divided into two sections:
Section 1
Establishing expectations and understanding the principles of an academic magazine
Researching current examples of academic magazines
Agreement for the direction of our magazine
Section 2
Researching own topic of interest
Writing, drafting, and proofing your own article
Gathering audience feedback
Assessment
No formal assessment
Time Commitment
1 taught hour per week