Key facts
UNE unit code: WRIT101
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
In this unit, you will improve your skills in writing effectively for academic purposes. You will learn some essential principles of grammar and style, with a practical focus on essay writing.
The unit progresses from fundamentals of sentence and paragraph structure through to researching and constructing an academic essay. It provides guidance on the ethics of writing by teaching the conventions of referencing.
The unit is suitable to undertake in a wide range of courses. The communication skills that it develops will assist your academic studies and are transferable to diverse professional contexts.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of, and skills in applying, the principles, techniques and scholarly conventions of academic writing and editing;
- use appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, methods of paragraph construction, referencing and presentation in written tasks;
- identify and apply research procedures that inform academic writing, including use of library resources, keyword searches, compilation of bibliographies, and note-taking; and
- plan, draft and develop short academic essays, taking account of feedback and applying the techniques for editing structure and content.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Short Exercise | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Three paragraphs of 200 words each No. Words: 600 |
| Assessment 2: Short Essay | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Five paragraphs No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 3: Long Essay | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Seven paragraphs No. Words: 1400 |
| Online Assessment | No | 10% | All offerings | Online Quiz |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
The Easy Writer: Formal Writing for Academic Purposes
ISBN: 9781442549265
Belmont, W. and Sharkey, M., Pearson 3rd ed. 2010
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Macquarie Concise Dictionary
ISBN: 9781760556617
Macquarie Dictionary Publishers 8th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
The Little Pearson Handbook
ISBN: 9781488616846
Faigley, L., Pearson Australia 4th ed. 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
Australian Concise Oxford Dictionary
ISBN: 9780190311315
Oxford University Press Australia 6th ed. 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
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