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Introduction
Introduction
This is your first assessed piece of writing, and is an opportunity for you to put into practice the concepts that we've studied so far on the LSS2 module, namely:
- Summarising what you've read in your own words
- Writing in a impersonal, academic style
- Developing an argument
- Writing cohesively and organising information into paragraphs
- Accurately citing sources in-text with a corresponding reference list
Important information
Important information
- Assignment length: 750 words
- Formatting:
- Please submit to the Turnitin submission point on the VLE via the links below using either Chrome or Firefox (Safari has problems uploading to the VLE).
- Please submit as a .docx file, using either Calibri or Arial fonts in size 12, and use 1.5/2.0 line spacing. We are unable to accept submissions in other formats such as Pages.
- Rules of attribution: The writing must be entirely your own work. You are not permitted to use electronic translators or editors such as Grammarly. Sending your work to friends or anyone else for checking or language help is also not permitted.
Brief
Brief
In this assignment you will research and write a profile of one key theorist in your academic discipline that has influenced thinking in this field. The writer you present on could be relatively recent and still active in academia such as Michael Porter or Noam Chomsky, or it could be someone who is a well-known historical figure such as Adam Smith, Simone de Beauvoir, Marshall McLuhan or Ada Lovelace.
You will be starting to develop the skill of argumentation here, by explaining why you think this person is (one of) the most important in your field. Therefore, you need to explain in clear language how this individual has influenced the field and why their contributions are interesting and valuable. Here are some things you could think about including:
- General background information (dates active, place of birth, where they did most of their work).
- Key theories/research/publications
- What other academics have been influenced by this person?
- Is their work still relevant, and do their theories still hold true today?
- What other disciplines have been affected by this person’s work?
To get this information you will need to demonstrate that you've carried out basic background reading from at least three different sources.
How will I be assessed?
How will I be assessed?
In order to produce a strong piece of work, you will need to incorporate the language and study skills that we are covering in class. Specifically:
Task Achievement
- Have you answered the question?
- Is everything you’ve written relevant?
Cohesion and organisation
- Is your writing clear and easy to read?
- Do your paragraphs have topic and transition sentences?
Language range and accuracy
- Have you tried to use new language and phrases that you’ve encountered while reading?
- Have you written in an appropriate, non-personal academic style?
- Is your grammar accurate?
Use of sources
- Have you read at least three different texts, accurately presented the key ideas using your own words?
- Are your in-text citations and reference list formatted properly in Harvard style?
September students
September students
Submission information
Submission information
- First draft deadline: Monday 9th December 2019. Any drafts received after this date will not receive feedback.
- Final submission deadline: Monday 20th January 2020 - 09:00
January Students
January Students
Submission information
Submission information
- First draft deadline: Monday 23rd March 2020. Any drafts received after this date will not receive feedback.
- Final submission deadline: Monday 20th April - 09:00
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