12082 (v.3) Communication in Science and Technology 202


 

Area:Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:4.0
Workshop:1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):11369 (v.4) Communication in Science and Technology 101 or any previous version
Syllabus:Practical opportunities to implement and develop knowledge and skills gained in Communication in Science and Technology 101. Undertake a project of limited scope on a topic, area, or problem in a chosen aspect in the field of science and technology. Preparation and production of a publication, word processing and desktop publishing, format, design, writing, publication and distribution.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have identified and applied primary and secondary research methods. Identified and applied style and techniques appropriate to writing a scientific research paper. Written a scientific research paper suitable for publication on a web medium. Established and been part of a committee which has a particular function and regular meetings. Liaised with individuals and organisations in a professional context. Organised a long term project. Prepared and delivered a seminar presentation based on their research paper. Assessed own performance and those of peers in an objective manner
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Bailey, R.F., (1976). Survival Kit for Writing English, Longman Chesire, Melbourne. Murphy, E., (1985). You Can Write, Melbourne, Longman Cheshire.
Unit Texts: No prescibed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Group Work 20%. Seminar Paper 40%. Seminar Presenation 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

 

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