The effective management of time is crucial for students success. What is the importance of effective time management to successful study? Explain your answers and reasoning.
You must discuss and justify your argument/position with regards to the above question. you will use your personal research The text must be organised in a report format and all sources used in your report must be correctly cited and referenced using Harvard Referencing conventions, a minimum of 3 sources are required.
The Report Format:
Your report should be organised as follows:
Cover page with name, title of the report, student ID, tutor’s name and word count
Table of contents page
Introduction (100 words)
Main body of text with appropriate headings and subheadings (800 words)
Conclusion/Recommendations (100 words)
References
Appendices
Essential Reading
Cottrell, S. (2011). Critical thinking skills. Basingstoke, Hampshire.
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2013). How to cite, reference & avoid plagiarism at university. Harlow: Pearson.
Outcomes assessed:
LO1: To construct an argument in an academic context
LO2: To position yourself within an argument
LO3: To apply a range of academic skills and techniques to a real case scenario
Recommended Reading
Palgrave Macmillan. Craswell, G. and Poore, M. (2012). Writing for academic success.
London: SAGE Publications. Creme, P. and Lea, M. (2012). Writing at university. Maidenhead:
McGraw-Hill Book Company. Fairbairn, G. and Fairbairn, S. (2010). Reading at university.
Buckingham: Open University Press. Kirton, B. (2011). Brilliant dissertation. Harlow: Prentice Hall. McMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2013). How to cite, reference & avoid plagiarism at university. Harlow: Pearson.
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2011) How to write Essays and Assignments 2nd Ed; Pearson Mounsey, C. (2013). How to write. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Osmond, A. (2013). Academic writing and grammar for students. Los
Angeles: SAGE. Weyers J. McMillan, K. (2013). How to cite, reference & avoid plagiarism at university. Harlow: Pearson
