AGR402 Reading in Science and Agriculture (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Agricultural and Horticultural Studies (AGHOR)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject is a directed program of advanced reading, related to the student's perception of science and agriculture and to their area of specialisation.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Orange |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Orange |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGR402
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Enrolment is subject to the Course co-ordinator's approval
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate skills and how to conduct a literature search, literature evaluation, review writing and seminar presentation;
- be able to demonstrate an enhanced knowledge of their discipline area.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- How to develop skills in gathering, assessing, extracting and synthesizing information. - Building skills to use library databases, use bibliographic programs, such as Endnote, and begin the process of developing a literature review from a small number of references. - Practice and review skills to enable students to critically evaluate the writing of others. - Creating and presenting powerpoint sessions. - Learning to review and present information gathered in written form.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.