PGCE PCE Writing at Masters Level Kate Hellman

PGCE PCE Writing at Masters Level Kate Hellman PGCE Partnership Coordinator

Task 1 M level work and Research Aim l Explore ‘Masters Level’ and agree essential characteristics of M level work Outcomes l Compare group definitions with University of Exeter definition of M level l Evaluate a sample assignment; compare findings (is it M level work? ); grade l Identify key defining characteristics of written work at M level l Outline how to research and write M level assignments

What is M level work? l Make a note of 3 leading characteristics of M level work

M Level Work Critical awareness and synthesis l Critical reading and evaluation of relevant research and literature l Knowledge of research and enquiry techniques for reflective practice l Demonstration of research skills l Effective communication skills – written and/ or oral l

Why worry about M levelness? National l Regional l Institutional l Professional l Personal l Key stakeholders l

Marking an assignment Read through the assignment and marking criteria l Make brief notes on the assignment feedback sheet l Decide if the marking criteria have been met. l Grade the work: excellent/ good/ pass/ fail l Feedback to the group l

How to improve your writing skills l l l Read widely – journals and articles Prepare thoroughly – notes; sources; question Produce an assignment plan and check it: logic of your argument; relevance to question; good references; your conclusion Write up a first draft – proof read it Edit and re-write – try reading it aloud Final checks – quotations; bibliography; spelling; grammar;

Any Questions? l Thank you