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<p>Scientific Communication provides students with opportunities to develop essential communication skills through a range of carefully scaffolded, authentic science communication tasks. Throughout the unit, students will build confidence in both written and oral communication while learning to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. Students will develop skills in scientific writing, data interpretation, information literacy, academic integrity, and evidence-based communication. On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to locate, evaluate and use credible scientific information; apply scientific reporting, grammatical and referencing conventions; interpret and communicate experimental data; prepare and deliver written and oral scientific communications; construct accurate reference lists and bibliographies; and recognise and avoid plagiarism.</p>
<p>Attendance may be required to complete assessment tasks and learning activities.</p>
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<p>Scientific Communication explores the central role of communication in science and develops the skills required to communicate scientific information effectively and ethically to a range of audiences. Through authentic and scaffolded learning activities, students build capability in written, oral and visual communication, information literacy, academic integrity, collaboration, and reflective practice. Students develop confidence in locating, evaluating and using scientific information, applying appropriate communication and referencing conventions, and presenting scientific concepts through a variety of formats.</p>
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<li>Scientific communication: purpose, audiences and communication strategies</li>
<li>Written scientific communication and grammatical conventions</li>
<li>Scientific information and evidence</li>
<li>Locating, evaluating and using scientific information</li>
<li>Academic Integrity and ethical practice</li>
<li>Visual communication of scientific information</li>
<li>Oral presentation and communication skills</li>
<li>Professional communication and collaboration</li>
<li>Reflection, feedback and continuous improvement</li>
<li>History of science communication and diverse knowledge systems</li>
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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 per cent or above, has 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>Scientific Communication provides students with opportunities to develop essential communication skills through a range of carefully scaffolded, authentic science communication tasks. Throughout the unit, students will build confidence in both written and oral communication while learning to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. Students will develop skills in scientific writing, data interpretation, information literacy, academic integrity, and evidence-based communication. On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to locate, evaluate and use credible scientific information; apply scientific reporting, grammatical and referencing conventions; interpret and communicate experimental data; prepare and deliver written and oral scientific communications; construct accurate reference lists and bibliographies; and recognise and avoid plagiarism.</p> <p>Attendance may be required to complete assessment tasks and learning activities.</p>
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<p>Scientific Communication explores the central role of communication in science and develops the skills required to communicate scientific information effectively and ethically to a range of audiences. Through authentic and scaffolded learning activities, students build capability in written, oral and visual communication, information literacy, academic integrity, collaboration, and reflective practice. Students develop confidence in locating, evaluating and using scientific information, applying appropriate communication and referencing conventions, and presenting scientific concepts through a variety of formats.</p> <p>Topics could include:</p> <ul> <li>Scientific communication: purpose, audiences and communication strategies</li> <li>Written scientific communication and grammatical conventions</li> <li>Scientific information and evidence</li> <li>Locating, evaluating and using scientific information</li> <li>Academic Integrity and ethical practice</li> <li>Visual communication of scientific information</li> <li>Oral presentation and communication skills</li> <li>Professional communication and collaboration</li> <li>Reflection, feedback and continuous improvement</li> <li>History of science communication and diverse knowledge systems</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
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>Teaching Period 2</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</strong><p>Federation University Online</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/sccor1200">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCCOR2200" target="_blank">SCCOR2200</a>"</p>
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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>Apply grammatical, structural, and stylistic conventions to produce clear and accurate scientific communication across written and oral formats.</p>
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<p>Locate, evaluate, and integrate credible scientific information, applying appropriate citation and referencing conventions.</p>
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<p>Design and deliver oral and visual scientific communication using a range of digital tools, tailored to diverse specialist and non-specialist audiences.</p>
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<p>Analyse and interpret scientific information critically to construct well-reasoned arguments and evidence-based narratives suitable for different audiences.</p>
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<p>Develop contemporary scientific communication that respectfully incorporates diverse knowledge systems and perspectives, demonstrating cultural awareness and ethical responsibility.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Critical engagement with scientific literature through annotation, analysis, synthesis, and communication of scientific information for specialist audiences.</p>
<p>Written communication tasks and reports</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4
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<p>Development and delivery of a scientific communication product and presentation informed by the critical evaluation and communication of scientific literature.</p>
<p>Written and/or oral communication tasks </p>
<p>20-40 %</p>
1, 2, 3
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<p>Design and delivery of contemporary scientific communication that translates scientific information for non-specialist audiences.</p>
<p>Contemporary digital scientific communication product</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 2, 3, 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 per cent or above, has 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 Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
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>Teaching Period 2</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</strong><p>Federation University Online</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/sccor1200">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: SCCOR1200 - U4.1