305840 (v.2) Professional Writing and Presentation 294

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Area:	Department of Communication and Cultural Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Issues of technological communication. Practical skills in relation to electronic discourse. Desktop and Web publishing. Writing for the Internet. Use of the conventions of electronic communication. Issues of copyright and professional ethics.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will - Be familiar with a range of forms of written communication used in different workplaces. Have skills in researching, writing and producing these documents. Understand the significance of written communication in the workplace and the standards of professionalism required.
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:	Bovee, C. L., Thill, J., (1999), Business Communication Today (4th ed), New York, McGraw Hill. Watson, D., (2000), Communication in the Workplace, Sydney, Pearson Education. Papows, J., (1999), Enterprise.com, London, Nicholas Brealey. Windschuttle, D., and Elliot, E., (1999), Writing, Researching, Communicating, 3rd ed, Sydney, McGraw Hill.
Unit Texts:	Baker, E., Barrett, M., and Roberts L. (2002), Working Communication, Queensland, John Wiley and Sons. Bovee, C., L., Thill, J., (1999), Business Communication Today (4th ed), New York, McGraw Hill.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Research assignments 35%. Written assignments 65%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Summer Period Y