Overview

The course will equip you with a range of skills that will help you to successfully navigate your studies and “be the best that you be” at Bangor University and in your future career. For example, the course covers topics such as; a) “How to write scientific essays and reports at University-level”; b) “How to identify optimal scientific sources”; c) “How to present and reference your essays”; d) "How to develop and apply critical thinking skills in science; e) “How to think on your feet and deliver professional “impromptu” speeches”; f) “How to confidently deliver formal scientific talks and presentations”. Everything you do in this module is designed to help you achieve the best possible experience and grades in all the other modules you will study.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D- to D+. • A basic knowledge and understanding of topic areas presented. • A description of research presented, with some sections covered clearly • Some structural issues and only some of the relevant information within the field covered. • Little demonstration of some independent research from academic sources outside of lectures and recommended readings • Few logically presented and factually correct arguments, mostly undefended by sound scientific evidence • Little original interpretation applied to problems, with few synthesis and critical thinking skills shown • Weak presentation of material, with little adherence to APA standards and lack of clear communication of scientific content. • Adequate oral presentation skills shown

-good -C- to B+. • A good knowledge and understanding of topic areas presented. • A scientific description of research presented, with most sections covered clearly and succinctly • Well-structured and mostly relevant coverage of the current field. • A demonstration of some independent research from academic sources outside of lectures and recommended readings • Mostly logically presented and factually correct arguments, often defended by sound scientific evidence • Some original interpretation applied to problems, with good synthesis and critical thinking skills shown • Good presentation of material, mostly adhering to APA standards and communicating scientific content well • Good oral presentation skills shown(answers in C range will meet these criteria to a good level, answers in B range will meet some-to-all of these criteria to a very good level).

-excellent -A- to A** • A comprehensive knowledge and detailed understanding of topic areas presented. • A highly scientific description of research presented, with all sections covered clearly and succinctly. • Well-structured and highly relevant coverage of the current field. • A clear demonstration of independent research from academic sources outside of lectures and recommended readings. • Logically presented and factually correct arguments, defended by sound scientific evidence • Original interpretation applied to problems, with excellent synthesis and critical thinking skills shown. • Excellent written presentation of material, adhering to APA standards and clearly communicating scientific content. • Excellent oral presentations skills shown.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a clear understanding and/or application of the APA formatting rules and scientific writing style and conventions.

• Demonstrate competent science writing, using format, language, and style appropriate for scientific discourse

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific research in both written and oral formats.

• Discuss and evaluate some of the critical issues currently being debated in the field of sport science.

• Present information about one or more areas of sport science in a logical, informative, and scientifically appropriate manner.