Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Other Requisite(s): | Admission: to the Associate Degree in Science and Technology
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Syllabus: | Introduction to academic writing. Effective communication, both oral and written. Synthesising information, note taking and summarising. Writing laboratory reports. Students prepare and print essays and reports with the aid of a word processor. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated knowledge of the writing and reading codes and conventions required for the sciences. Written a standard scientific report using appropriate format. Analysed data in a critically reflective way. Applied basic research skills to gather and integrate information. |
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: | Bailey. R.F., (1976). Survival Kit for Writing English, Longman Chesire, Melbourne. Murphy, E., (1985). You Can Write, Longman Cheshire, Melbourne. |
Unit Texts: | No prescibed texts |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Minor paper 20%, Report 40%, Tests 40%. 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: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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