Introduction to Academic Writing and Professional Communication

Note: This subject has replaced EDU105 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Research.

The aim of this subject is to prepare students for effective study at undergraduate level. The unit will provide students with an overview to the multiliteracy skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and researching, all of which are critical to both effective teaching practice and ITE requirements (LANTITE). As such, the subject content will examine the utilisation of rhetoric and reasoning, effective writing and reading in Academic English, notetaking, basic citation and referencing, research skills, and professional communication in both written and oral formats.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: EDU108
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Garrick Everett

Prerequisites

Nil

Awards offering Introduction to Academic Writing and Professional Communication

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Identify, discuss and demonstrate the practices and skills required for academic studies and professional communication in an education and teaching context.
Use appropriate oral communication skills to clearly articulate ideas, opinions and information in academic and professional contexts.
Apply critical and creative thinking to solve problems, analyse information and articulate clear written and verbal responses in a range of academic and professional contexts.
Apply foundational academic research and writing skills to synthesise, analyse and present information in academic contexts.

Subject Content

Introduction to Unit
Study Skills: Time Management and Effective Note Taking
Critical Reading
Critical Thinking
Rhetoric and Logic
Delivering Effective Oral Communication
In-Class Presentations
Conducting Effective Research
Writing Skills: Grammar and Language
Writing Skills: Paragraph and Essay Structure
Writing Skills: Editing and Proofreading
Effective Professional Communication

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
e-Learning (online)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Fortnightly Quizzes (25%)
Oral Presentation and Q&A Engagement (10%)
Annotated Bibliography (25%)
Major Essay (40%)

Prescribed Text

Primary Readings provided