Assignment Research Workbook for FIBS3002 English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills

Assignment Research Workbook
Course Code and Title: FIBS3002 English for Academic Purposes,
Research and Study Skills
Assignment Research Workbook Deadline: 10th October 2021
Student name:
Student ID:
Assignment: Research
Essay Workbook
OUTLINE:
As part of the English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills course you are required to write an
essay on the topic of Climate Change; you are also expected to evidence the stages of your essay research and
writing progress in the Essay Research Workbook.
AIMS:
 To assess your ability to structure your essay in order to develop an argument with clarity and your
ability to capture your thinking in effective sentences
 To show that you have conducted research to develop your thinking
 To write in an academic tone and clearly reference the material you have used to develop and support
your ideas
As part of the assignment, you are required to submit the Research Workbook by 11.59pm on 10th October
2021 onto Canvas. Your workbook will be reviewed by your lecturer and you will receive feedback towards
your final Extended Research Essay.
It is then your responsibility to work on your final Extended Research Essay and address any suggestions and
comments given before handing in the final version – by 11.59pm on 28th March 2022.
RESEARCH WORKBOOK FORMAT:

Your workbook must be word processed, in Ariel font 12pt minimum with double line spacing. This format is
important as it makes it much easier for us to read. Word count: There is no minimum or maximum word
count for this part of the assignment.
This is to be submitted to Turnitin via Canvas
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Unit: EAP, Research and Study Skills
LO1 Select and utilise a range of creative research and theoretical approaches to develop ideas and creative
solutions.
LO2 Identify and explore primary and secondary research from a range of contemporary and historical sources.
LO3 Demonstrate skill and confidence in writing in academic contexts with emphasis on the essay to at least
the standard required at their course level.
LO4 Use appropriate English language skills and study skills to inform and communicate ideas, creative
solutions and problem solving.
Task one: References
Indicate the title of your essay. Conduct a search for relevant sources and list them below using the Harvard
Referencing System. You should aim to use approximately ten sources in your final essay. Document your
intended essay reading materials below:
Essay Title: To what extent is Climate Change a result of human activities?
Citethisforme.com (Harvard style)
Source 1 BBC, (2021) What is Climate Change? A really simple guide. (online) Available at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24021772. [Accessed on
03.05.2021].
Source 2 Cook, J., Nuccitelli, D., Green, S., Richardson, M., Winkler, B., Painting, R., Way,
R., Jacobs, P. and Skuce, A. (2013). Quantifying the consensus on anthropogenic
global warming in the scientific literature. Environ. Res. Lett., 8(2), p.024024.
Source 3 Gov.uk, (2021) Climate Change explained. (online) Available at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/climate-change-explained. [Accessed on
03.05.2021].
Source 4
Source 5
Source 6
Source 7
Source 8
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Source 10
Task 2: Timetable of planning
Submit an Essay Plan Timeline outlining the tasks involved and the estimated time range for the completion
of each stage. Mark the actual completion date for each task as you it is finished.
Task Timeline
Time Task Date
Completed
June 27-
July 18
2021
Preliminary groundwork; things you need to know; word/page count division;
Do task timeline; analyse question
July 18
Preliminary research – locate sources, read and make notes
Essay Plan - outlining main points and evidence from reading materials
including an introduction, main body and conclusion
Revise Essay plan/edit
Research and Revise main points – including for and against arguments
Write draft 1
Summative Submission - submit Research Workbook for marking and
feedback for final Research Essay
10th October 2021
Task 3: Note taking and Making
Make notes on at least three sources and record them below. Try to use varied note taking techniques and
ensure that notes are summaries in your own words and not direct copies from original sources.
i. Cornell Notes:
Topic: Climate Change Date:
Essay Title: To what extent is Climate Change a result of human activities?
Reference:
In-text citation: (BBC, 2021)
Reference list: BBC, (2021) What is Climate Change? A really simple guide. (online) Available at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24021772. [Accessed on 14.07.2021].
Key Ideas Notes
What is climate change?
How is it caused?
How do humans add to
climate change?
1. World temp. 
2. Temp. hist. – human induced – Indus. Rev. –
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