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308342 (v.1) Professional Writing and Presentation 295
Area: | Department of Communication and Cultural Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Provides an understanding of a range of written forms relevant to the contemporary workplace, and to the development of practical skills in these forms, both print and hypertext. The undertaking of research, writing and the production of materials appropriate to government, non-government, industry and community sectors. Encourages professional and personal development within professional writing and publishing practice. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will - Be familiar with a range of forms of written communication used in different workplaces. Have skills in researching, writing and producing these documents. Understand the significance of written communication in the workplace and the standards of professionalism required. |
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: | Bovee, C. L., Thill, J., (1999), Business Communication Today (4th ed), New York, McGraw Hill. Watson, D., (2000), Communication in the Workplace, Sydney, Pearson Education. Papows, J., (1999), Enterprise.com, London, Nicholas Brealey. Windschuttle, D., and Elliot, E., (1999), Writing, Researching, Communicating, 3rd ed, Sydney, McGraw Hill. |
Unit Texts: | Baker, E., Barrett, M., and Roberts L. (2002), Working Communication, Queensland, John Wiley and Sons. Bovee, C., L., Thill, J., (1999), Business Communication Today (4th ed), New York, McGraw Hill. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Research assignments 35%. Written assignments 65%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100705 Written Communication | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 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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