Exam review Learning at Saxion (Written Communication)

  • Code

    L.26014

  • Amount of hours required

    0

  • Language

    en-GB

  • Quartile of execution

    2

In this course, you will learn how to write in a well-structured, efficient and attractive manner and how to find, select and apply information from external sources. This will contribute to the quality of your writing tasks and, consequently, to your qualities as an HR professional.

Competences

  • AMA-IHRM 1 Credible Activist
  • AMA-IHRM 2 Strategic Positioner

Learning goals

After this course, students will know how to/be able to:
Information Skills:
• Understand the importance of using information from external sources in a text
• Design an information search plan based on the needs
• Find relevant information using different search engines, databases and search techniques
• Select the output of a search with regard to relevance
• Assess the reliability of the information found 
• Understand the importance of referencing
Quote and paraphrase according to the APA style
• Present tables and figures according to the APA-style
• Design a reference list according to the APA-style

Written communication:
• Write an analysis
• Design a writing plan (composition)
• Write well-structured texts (coherence and cohesion):
• Write clearly and appropriately (style):
• Write error-free English
• Write in accordance with text purpose (e.g. informing or persuading)

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