Details for Introduction to Academic Writing and Professional Communication
Note: This subject has replaced EDU105 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Research.
The aim of this subject is to prepare students for effective study at undergraduate level. The unit will provide students with an overview to the multiliteracy skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and researching, all of which are critical to both effective teaching practice and ITE requirements (LANTITE). As such, the subject content will examine the utilisation of rhetoric and reasoning, effective writing and reading in Academic English, notetaking, basic citation and referencing, research skills, and professional communication in both written and oral formats.
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: EDU108
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Daniel Carrigy
Prerequisites
Nil
Awards offering Introduction to Academic Writing and Professional Communication
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Identify and discuss the practices and skills required for academic studies
- Demonstrate effective and appropriate oral communication skills
- Acquire skills in thinking critically and creatively
- Demonstrate effective academic writing and research skills.
Subject Content
- Introduction to Unit
- Study Skills: Time Management and Effective Note Taking
- Critical Thinking
- Critical Reading
- Rhetoric and Logic
- Delivering Effective Oral Communication
- In-Class Presentations
- Conducting Effective Research
- Writing Skills: Grammar and Language
- Writing Skills: Paragraph and Essay Structure
- Writing Skills: Editing and Proofreading
- Effective Professional Communication
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to Face (onsite)
- e-Learning (online)
Assessment Methods
- Fortnightly Quizzes (25%)
- Oral Presentation and Q&A Engagement (10%)
- Annotated Bibliography (25%)
- Major Essay (40%)
Prescribed Text
Primary Readings provided
