H\650\1099 Academic Writing and Research Skills Level 4 Assignment Brief

Assessment

To achieve a 'pass' for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

Learning Outcomes to be met, Assessment Criteria to be covered, Assessment type, Word count (approx. length)

Content

1.1 Explain what is meant by the term 'academic research and writing.'
1.2 Explain different academic writing conventions.
1.3 Discuss different types of academic research.
3.1 Explain what is meant by the term 'critical thinking'
3.2 Explain different critical thinking skills.
3.3 Explain why critical thinking is important in academic research.
3.4 Explain how to apply techniques to evaluate an argument.
2.1 Compare different sources of information and evidence.
2.2 Explain the research process.
2.3 Differentiate between primary and secondary research.
4.1 Explain the key components of a reliable and valid academic argument.
4.2 Differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning.
4.3 Suggest an argument structure for a given topic.

Assignment Submission Deadline:

• Submit the assignment before 23rd June 2025.
• Each assignment should adhere to the specified word count range.
• All work must be original and properly referenced.
• Submissions may be checked using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, SafeAssign).