| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1: Short exercise |
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15%
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On/Off Campus
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600 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Three paragraphs of 200 words each |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 |
| Assignment 2: Short essay |
|
25%
|
On/Off Campus
|
1000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Five paragraphs |
|
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6 |
| Assignment 3: Long essay |
|
30%
|
On Campus
|
1400 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Seven paragraphs |
|
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6 |
| Assignment 3: Long essay |
|
50%
|
Off Campus
|
1400 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Seven paragraphs |
|
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6 |
| Online Assessment |
|
10%
|
On/Off Campus
|
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| Assessment Notes |
| Regular online quizzes (10 in total) |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6 |
| Tutorial |
|
20%
|
On Campus
|
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| Assessment Notes |
| Structured tutorial participation |
|
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1, 2, 6, 8 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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complete a range of shorter tasks to develop and practise research and writing skills;
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understand and use appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation and presentation in written tasks;
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identify and access relevant library resources, conduct keyword searches, compile bibliographies and take notes;
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evaluate the content and presentation of other students' written work (on-campus students are expected to read their work aloud in class; both on-campus and online students are encouraged to exchange drafts and comments via email and website Discussion Board);
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plan and draft a formal essay on a topic, taking account of group feedback, and revise and edit the essay.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit provides a foundation in written communication skills in an academic context, and therefore this attribute is directly assessed in each set assessment task.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Written communication skills are essential and intrinsic to the unit's methodology.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
Global perspectives are incorporated into this unit through the selected topics students are required to respond to as part of the unit assessments, and through the greater understanding of the role of written and formal English as an aspect of the international lingua franca in the 21st century.
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
Information literacy is required for practice of, and research relevant to, writing.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Life-long learning is encouraged through the study of underlying principles of writing that can be applied in new contexts.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Problem solving is essential in responding to all assessment tasks in this unit, and in developing a greater understanding of the generic conventions of formal writing.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
Social responsibility is involved in the consideration of the social importance of clear and direct written communication, and in understanding the role of reasoned, balanced debate.
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| 8 |
Team Work
Team work is involved in the practice of peer-assessment of work in the classroom and the collaborative approach to discussion and debate in preparation for completion of written assessment work.
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