307520 (v.2) Academic Writing 061

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Area:	Curtin Sarawak
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	An understanding in the importance of organising ideas, and planning before writing - proof reading and the mechanics of writing. Development of individual writing skills and confidence in a variety of academic genres - descriptive, advantages and disadvantages, and cause and effect with in text referencing - working through the transition of thinking in their first language to thinking in English.
Unit Outcomes:	Upon completion of this course the student will be able to- demonstrate a command in writing skills required at tertiary level. Write a proficient variety of academic essays. Develop communication skills, both verbal and written in English. Demonstrate independent learning skills. Use the computer to submit and retrieve assignments.
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:	English Dictionary. Arnaudet, M., and Barrett, M. E., (1990), Paragraph Development, 2nd ed, Prentice Hall Regents.
Unit Texts:	R., Veit, G., Christopher, C., John, (2001), Writing, Reading and Research, 5th ed, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assessment (1), 10%, Assessment (2), 15%, Assessment (3), 25%, Examination 40%, Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.