MODULE: DEVELOPING
INFORMATION SKILLS FOR
LIFELONG LEARNING
MODULE CODE: INS1502
YEAR: 2018-2022
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Question 1
1. Write notes on the purpose and function of reference in an academic assignment (5)
By acknowledging a source in the text you make the reader aware of where the
information or idea comes from.
List of references you provide full citations that the reader can identify the
specific information sources referred to. This enables the reader to identify the
information source and verify information cited by reading relevant pages if so
desired.
A list of references at the end of an assignment or research article or report
enables the reader to ascertain what sources have been consulted and whether
current information sources which may provide recent information or
perspectives have been used
By acknowledging a source in the text and listing the source in the list of
references you avoid plagiarism and ensure that you make ethical use of
information.
Evaluating the information you use for your assignments, the readers of your
assignments evaluate the quality of your information.
By acknowledging your sources you give an indication of the validity of your
arguments and quality of the information in your assignments.
A list of sources can also be useful for someone looking for information on the
topic
2. Discuss important of work plan in terms of academic essay writing (8)
They save time
Give a clear idea of what the assignment requires before you start gathering
information so that you are sure that the information you collect is relevant and
complete.
Give you a chance to develop your own idea about the topic so that the
assignments is not just a regurgitation of sources.
You will be able to analyse the question so that you are able to describe what the
task is about
You will be able to identify key words in your work plan as it would help to
clarify exactly what are the topic of the information task is and your focus should
be
You will be able to identify instructions limitation and format of an assignment
You will be able to interpret the topic of an assignment.
3. Write notes on different reference source of your choice (25)
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