Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistic way.
- is aware of different ways of looking for information and can use it as well as can report according to standard arrangements.
- can use the reference system and know the work process for scientific writing.

Content

- Summary's or other longer writing assignments
- Trade Essay
- Official letters (meeting documents, business letters)
- Presentation technique and lectures
- Language care as needed
- Rules for written reports and scientific work, source criticism
- Application according to specific education may occur.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Oral presentation: Responsible presentation ability characterized by partly stylistically inappropriate language, unstructured content and lack of commitment. Information retrieval: Ability to search for sources
to a task but the sources are superficial and elementary. Reporting: Ability to compile a report in which the rules for standard layout are to some extent stated. The language is poor and there are errors, but the report text is understandable. Reference system: Attempts to use a reference system and succeed to some extent.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Oral presentation: Good presentation ability characterized by structured content, suitable language and positive attitude. Written presentation: Good written ability which shows that the writer has mastered writing rules and has a sense of style. Information retrieval: Good ability to gather reliable sources for a task. Reporting: Good ability to prepare a clear report in accordance with the rules for standard layout. The language is understandable and functional. Reference system: Good ability to use a reference system in a functional way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Oral presentation: Excellent presentation ability characterized by well thought out and well structured content, clear and versatile language and positive attitude to the topic and situation. A knowledgeable impression is given. Written presentation: Excellent writing ability that shows that the writer uses a versatile, clean and flawless writing language. Information retrieval: Excellent ability to critically search for reliable and credible sources for a task. Reporting: Excellent ability to set up
a well-structured and visually appealing report. The report text is well written, adapted to the subject and error free. Reference system: Excellent ability to use
one or more reference systems and know in which subject areas it is used.

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements