Introduction to Academic Writing

Non-Award

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Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
COMM 1012
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Course ID
205705
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Mt Gambier, Port Lincoln, Online, Whyalla, Ceduna, Playford
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Level of study
Non-Award
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To introduce the skill of academic writing to students who are new to the university learning environment with a focus on research and information literacy, writing conventions, essay and report writing structure and academic integrity. The course also aims to build learning strategies, study and career plans for the student’s future.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply research strategies to locate and evaluate academic sources to construct an essay or report utilising appropriate academic writing referencing conventions.
  • Identify language register appropriate to academic genre.
  • Utilise digital tools to explore study and career options in local and global contexts.
  • Identify productive strategies to work effectively in groups and alone.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed COMM1035 Language and Literacy for Effective Communication at UniSA OR must not have completed EDUC1093 University Studies (OC) at UniSA OR must not have completed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing at UniSA

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Portfolio – 60%
  • Essay – 40%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Foundation Studies
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway