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<p>After successfully completing this unit, students will have a greater knowledge of the structure and uses of academic writing. Students will be introduced to a range of writing skills and practice the skills required to successfully complete written academic assessments. They will develop the skills to engage with the differing and complex academic writing conventions required at university. They will also learn to effectively communicate their knowledge to others.</p>
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<p>Academic Writing covers various aspects of researching, writing and producing tertiary level written communication. It contains continuous and iterative assessment that enables students to practice editing, re-drafting and incorporating feedback into their written work. Content covered will include: research for writing, summarising and paraphrasing, referencing, using evidence, writing in a range of academic genres, editing and proofreading, and making use of feedback.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45% or above, have completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description, and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>After successfully completing this unit, students will have a greater knowledge of the structure and uses of academic writing. Students will be introduced to a range of writing skills and practice the skills required to successfully complete written academic assessments. They will develop the skills to engage with the differing and complex academic writing conventions required at university. They will also learn to effectively communicate their knowledge to others.</p>
Unit content
<p>Academic Writing covers various aspects of researching, writing and producing tertiary level written communication. It contains continuous and iterative assessment that enables students to practice editing, re-drafting and incorporating feedback into their written work. Content covered will include: research for writing, summarising and paraphrasing, referencing, using evidence, writing in a range of academic genres, editing and proofreading, and making use of feedback.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Preparatory
Study level:
Non-Award
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120103 - Literacy and Numeracy Programmes
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/fastp1015">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explore, analyse, and reflect on the nature and structure of academic writing and the writing process for university studies, including ethical issues related to academic writing.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate technical knowledge of writing for assessment at university by identifying the requirements and components of academic writing, including interpretation of assessment criteria.</p>
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<p>Analyse and investigate a topic through development of a piece of academic writing using relevant and credible academic sources, appropriate academic conventions, and accurate referencing.</p>
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<p>Evaluate and work with feedback on assessments, identifying strengths and areas of improvement, to produce and submit tertiary level assessment tasks. </p>
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<p>Communicate ideas about academic writing through formal and informal discussion, written assessments, and effective use of online learning platforms.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Plan/outline for assessment including key ideas and sources of evidence, with rationale.</p>
<p>Assessment plan/outline including rationale</p>
<p>10 - 25%</p>
1, 2, 3, 5
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<p>Draft of assessment with appropriate academic evidence, and consultation to discuss feedback and plans for revision.</p>
<p>Assessment draft and feedback consultation</p>
<p>40 - 50%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Revised assessment based on feedback, and a critical reflection on academic writing.</p>
<p>Final submission and critical reflection</p>
<p>30 - 45%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45% or above, have completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description, and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Preparatory
Study level:
Non-Award
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120103 - Literacy and Numeracy Programmes
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/fastp1015">View unit fees</a>
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