Non-award CUR-UNR01-2020

Fundamentals of Academic Writing

Restock your academic skillset with proven writing and research strategies. Understand how to plan effectively before writing starts. Get the rundown on referencing and source evaluation. Learn about the peer review process and incorporate feedback.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

01 Jun 2020
31 Aug 2020
30 Nov 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

identify and implement relevant study processes, strategies and attitudes to effectively manage personal study demonstrated by completing specific learning development tasks including reflection
consistently apply academic research and writing conventions and practices including information literacy, appropriate use of scholarly literature, and a formal writing style when producing written assignments
construct an essay to demonstrate application of effective planning, structuring, editing and proofreading skills
demonstrate competent communicative skill (in reading and writing,) in using English for academic purposes.

Topics covered

- Optimising your learning and studying style
- Reading critically- learning reflectively
- What do we mean by 'academic'
- Academic knowledge and evaluating sources
- Academic Integrity and plagiarism
- Plagiarism and referencing
- Types of assignments: the argumentative essay
- Structuring your writing: the essay & paragraph
- Pre-writing strategies & formal writing style
- Incorporating feedback & unpacking submission requirements
- Writing practice and peer review
- Polishing your essay
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Blog
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Web links

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment

Description

The complex processes, strategies, attitudes and language that characterise academic learning, research and writing are identified, discussed, practiced and applied in relation to set tasks to build a foundation for academic success.

Please Note: This subject cannot be used as credit towards a university degree. However, it is designed to enable students to qualify for entry to an undergraduate degree.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Essay planning (40%)
Invigilated Exam (45%)
Response (15%)

Textbooks

Current study term (31 May 20 to 30 Aug 20)

Textbooks are not required.

Next study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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