301065 (v.3) Media, Communication and Information 101 - Research and Presentation Skills

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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.
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.
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:	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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Research Proposal 25%, Information Bank 30%, Research Presentation 30%, Participation 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
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