307520 (v.2) Academic Writing 061

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.

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:

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.

Field of Education:

91500 Language and Literature (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Online

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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