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12082 (v.3) Communication in Science and Technology 202


 

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Workshop:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

11369 (v.4) Communication in Science and Technology 101 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Practical opportunities to implement and develop knowledge and skills gained in Communication in Science and Technology 101. Undertake a project of limited scope on a topic, area, or problem in a chosen aspect in the field of science and technology. Preparation and production of a publication, word processing and desktop publishing, format, design, writing, publication and distribution.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have identified and applied primary and secondary research methods. Identified and applied style and techniques appropriate to writing a scientific research paper. Written a scientific research paper suitable for publication on a web medium. Established and been part of a committee which has a particular function and regular meetings. Liaised with individuals and organisations in a professional context. Organised a long term project. Prepared and delivered a seminar presentation based on their research paper. Assessed own performance and those of peers in an objective manner

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, Melbourne, Longman Cheshire.

Unit Texts:

No prescibed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Group Work 20%. Seminar Paper 40%. Seminar Presenation 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability 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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