EML102 Written Communication (8)

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.

Subject Outlines
Current CSU students can view Subject Outlines for recent sessions. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
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.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Education

Incompatible Subjects

LIT101

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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;
  • be able to effectively integrate paraphrased and quoted sources in paragraph structure;
  • be able to identify key argument strategies and logical problems in own writing;
  • value skill in the craft of writing at the tertiary level.
  • be able to identify peer-reviewed literature and critically evaluate broader reference materials; and

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • WRITING YOUR FIRST UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT
  • Assignments and Written Communication
  • Written and Spoken English
  • Academic English and Australian Usage
  • Writing Your First Essay
  • Research and Library Skills
  • Referencing and Citations
  • Presentation Basics
  • ACADEMIC WRITING
  • Understanding the Purpose of the Assignment
  • Topic Analysis
  • Finding and Recording Information
  • Reading and Note-taking with a Purpose
  • Evaluating Information
  • DEVELOPING YOUR ACADEMIC WRITING
  • Argument and discussion
  • Structure
  • Style and language use
  • Using Plain English
  • Grammar Basics
  • Punctuation Basics

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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