1. Be able to assess own academic competence in order to conduct research

Academic and Research Skills for Health and Social Care

1. Be able to assess own academic competence in order to conduct research

1.1    Assess own academic strengths and weaknesses including English language skills

1.2    Set targets for improvement using the self- assessment

2. Know how to research information using primary and secondary methods

2.1     Describe the process for carrying out primary research from different sources

2.2     Outline the process for carrying out secondary research from different sources

3. Be able to take effective notes from a variety of sources

3.1     Collate key points of information from a variety of sources using active listening skills and reading strategies

3.2     Summarise the information using different techniques

4. Be able to plan and draft a piece of research

4.1     Create a plan for research on a chosen topic in Health and Social Care

4.2     Draft a piece of research work using appropriate reference techniques

5.  Be able to produce the final piece of academic work

5.1 Produce academic work to a professional standard using the existing draft

6. Be able to reflect on own academic progress

6.1     Reflect on own academic progress including, development of academic skills including English language skills

6.2     Develop action plan for further improvement