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IKP101 Transition to Academic Writing Skills 1 (8)
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This subject focuses on the development of students' writing skills for study in university subjects. This subject will help students to develop their research, reading, note taking and writing skills. They will participate in CSU's interactive online learning community and enhance their ability as a university student. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: IKP101
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 Indigenous Australian Studies |
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Enrolment restrictions
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Diploma of Indigenous and General Studies.
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Demonstrate
• knowledge of assessment types including essays, reports, PowerPoint presentations, reflective journals
• the ability to link assessment to marking criteria and summarise information including the use of mind maps, brainstorming, concept maps and Venn diagrams
• skills in reading and note taking and paraphrasing, referencing and the use of referencing styles
• understanding of academic integrity, ethics and strategies for avoiding plagiarism
• the ability to utilise academic writing skills including defining a question, developing an introduction body & conclusion.
• Correct usage of grammar, sentence and paragraph construction, proof reading and editing techniques.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
• Assessment types including essays, reports, PowerPoint presentations, reflective journals
• Linking assessment to marking criteria
• Summarising information including the use of mind maps, brainstorming, concept maps and Venn diagrams
• Reading and Note taking and paraphrasing
• Referencing and the use of referencing styles,
• Academic Integrity, ethics and avoiding Plagiarism
• Academic Writing Skills including defining a question, developing an introduction body & conclusion.
• Grammar, sentence and paragraph construction,
• Proof reading and editing techniques
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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.
