EML102 Written Communication (8)
Abstract| This subject introduces students to reading and writing at the tertiary level in the context of communication theory and specifically prepares them for studying in the distance education mode. Students will complete a number of specific tasks and develop a variety of writing and research skills to assist them on their academic journey. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 3 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EML102
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Education |
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| LIT101 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- know how to plan an essay, develop a draft, evaluate and redraft, proofread and complete an essay;
- understand and be able to apply basic rules of grammar and punctuation;
- be able to recognise and use plain English;
- be aware of ways to locate reference material;
- possess an understanding of the purpose of referencing sources of information;
- know how to cite references appropriately;
- be able to identify relevant information in written material;
- know some strategies for reading reference materials effectively;
- be aware of the range of the language, the features and the structures of different texts;
- be able to adjust both written and oral language forms to different contexts;
- value skill in the craft of writing at the tertiary level. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
COMMUNICATING AND WRITING
- Language forms and the communication process.
- Structure and grammar.
- Writing style.
RESEARCHING, READING AND REFERENCING
- What information is relevant?
- Where to begin reading?
- Finding relevant information.
- Reading with a purpose.
- Analysis of a variety of texts and text structures.
- Taking notes.
- Referencing.
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WRITING AN ESSAY
- Steps in the process of writing an essay.
- Things to consider in developing a plan.
- Developing a plan.
- From plan to draft.
- Completing the essay.
- Reviewing an near-final draft
- Writing for different contexts and audiences. |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
