Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11588 (v.2) Science Study Skills 101 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Meetings - teamwork and self regulation. Committees. Development of literacy skills, computer skills, interview skills and techniques. Writing a scientific paper. Turning a scientific paper into a talk, giving an effective talk, preparing overheads, using PowerPoint. Organising and presenting a Conference. Writing a conference attendance report. Applying the experience to personal development and career planning. Developing a CV, applying for jobs and attending interviews. Publication of Conference proceedings and Careers booklet. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to communicate verbally and in written form as professional scientists do. They will be able to write formatted scientific papers and reports using technology such as word processors, spreadsheets and graphics software, give effective oral presentations of ideas and information using PowerPoint, organise and participate in conferences, and communicate in the language and terminology of 'Science'. They will be better adept to solve problems likely to be encountered in professional life, to work in teams, write report for employers, prepare a CV and interview well and learn by discovery and experience. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Samson, J. and Radloff, A., 1992, 'In Writing - A guide to writing effectively at the tertiary level', CEA publications. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Paper 40%. Peer Assessment 10%. Conference Presentation 20%. Committee Participation 15%. Report 10%. CV 5%. |
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 Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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