Skills for Economists
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON1029 | Economics | 1 | N/A | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- ECON1029
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- N/A
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module aims to introduce students to the essential skills required for writing as an economist. It will be delivered in conjunction with Libraries Services, who will cover content on key information skills relating to the library and learning resources. The module will centre around economic approaches to analysing human behaviour and provide a guide to good economics writing. It will give an introduction to the language of economics and basic research skills. Among the topics covered will be academic integrity and plagiarism; time management; writing essays; writing quantitative projects; presentation skills; referencing and using the internet; revision and examinations.
Target Students
All Year 1 Economics students
Classes
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Method of L11145 Writing Economics class
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: 1 piece of coursework
- 50% Coursework 2: 1 piece of coursework
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The principal aim of the module is to introduce students to the issues and methods underpinning effective study at Nottingham School of Economics. The module aims to highlight:The resources that are available at the University and how to access themPractical techniques to get the most out of study timeGood essay techniquesHow to perform well in examinationsLearning Outcomes
C Professional / Practical skills:
C3 Justify conclusions using economic arguments with appropriate rigour
D Transferable Skills
D2 Communicate effectively and clearly in written and oral formats
D5 Undertake independent study of a problem or a subject
Conveners
- Dr Wing Leong Teo