| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Case Study/Review |
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25%
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1000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Critical analysis (review/ reflection) or case study (depending on student's intended degree)
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-4
GA: 1-7 |
| Essay |
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30%
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1000 |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-4
GA: 1-7 |
| Quizzes |
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20%
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| Assessment Notes |
| Quizzes - on academic integrity; referencing; evaluating sources; generic structure of texts; academic style (4x5%) |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 2, 4
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Report |
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25%
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1000 |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-4
GA: 1-8 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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research a topic;
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critique/ evaluate sources for relevance, reliability, accuracy and currency;
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write a variety of different academic genres, such as essay, report, critical analysis, case study following appropriate structure and academic style; and
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demonstrate ethical practices in sourcing and using evidence in written work by using evidence appropriately and following citation standards in all relevant work.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
The relevant discipline-specific skills required for successful university study will be taught and assessed in the assignments and quizzes. Students will use the academic literacies developed in this unit to critically engage with discipline-specific material in their faculty-based units. Students will be able to apply disciplinary knowledge in professional contexts depending on their faculty-based electives.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Written communication skills will be taught and assessed in all assignments. Assessment tasks will be assessed on style, clarity of expression, competent use of discipline-specific vocabulary, the development of a clear and well-structured argument and appropriate referencing.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
Students will demonstrate awareness of cultural similarities/differences in the production of written knowledge including structure and use of genres, citation practices, study skills and the research/writing process.
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
Students will be taught research skills, the ethical use of information and appropriate acknowledgement of sources. They will use these skills to complete assignments and quizzes and to facilitate their transition into a degree program.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Through online and class discussions and written assessment tasks, students will develop essential skills in critical thinking, research, writing and discussion. These skills will be transferable across different disciplines and will continue to be useful in other areas of their academic and professional lives so students can engage successfully in a globalised world. Lifelong learning is not an isolated attribute, but is an inherent part of each of the graduate attributes that are taught, assessed and practised in this unit.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Students will apply logical, critical and creative thinking in written research tasks. This will entail collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of information to assist problem solving.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
Students will be taught their professional and ethical responsibilities as researchers and future professionals in the workplace, including how to provide a balanced and well-considered argument with sufficient evidence. An increased awareness of academic integrity will continue to enhance social responsibility in this field as students are taught to critically engage with their academic work within a professional context.
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| 8 |
Team Work
Students will be required to work collaboratively and network effectively to produce a written text, to take the responsibility to complete tasks within a deadline, and to respect the values and contributions of others.
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