AGR402 Reading in Science and Agriculture (8)

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.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Orange Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Orange Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

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.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Enrolment is subject to the Course co-ordinator's approval

Incompatible Subjects

AGR722

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to effectively conduct academic literature search
  • be able to critically evaluate recent literature on a given topic and report this using effective written communication
  • be able to demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills eg. through seminar presentation
  • be able to evaluate and rate the work of their peers
  • be able to demonstrate an enhanced knowledge of their discipline area through in-depth literature review

Syllabus

This 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.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of AGR402 in Session 1 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Library database tutorial
0
2
Critique of a literature review
40
3
The literature review
60

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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