Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Skills in finding, analysing and communicating information to underpin study and work in the fields of media, communication and information. Research, referencing, and annotation skills. Critical thinking and written arguments. Information analysis and presentation. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrated improved skills in using information technology (including the Internet) for the purposes of finding, managing, analysing and communicating information. Think critically about how to find and use information. Write essays and presentations which communicate effectively. Develop skills in collecting, collating and presenting data, with analytical conclusions. Understand how to select visual materials which will enhance the impact of your work. Develop the process of learning how to learn and research. Understand the need for research and how it fits into academic life. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Levine Young, M., (1999), The Internet - Millenium Reference Edition, NY, McGraw-Hill. (This an excellent reference book providing comprehensive assistance in most aspects of Internet use that are essential to your success at university.) |
Unit Texts: | Hay, I., Buchner, D., and Dungey, C. (2002). Making the Grade - A Guide to Successful Communication and Study, 2nd ed., Melbourne, OUP. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Research Proposal 25%, Information Bank 30%, Research Presentation 30%, Participation 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | BPI Intern'l Group S'pore | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | BPI Intern'l Group S'pore | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lim Kok Wing Inst Malaysia | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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