SSS066 Grammar Essentials for Writing at University (4)

Grammar Essentials for Writing at University is an online and self-paced subject that allows student discussion and interaction to assist students towards more effective academic writing. The Subject Coordinator will be available to support and facilitate student learning in this subject.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2021.

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

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

Division of Student Services

Subject Relationships

SSS024 Same content

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • explain parts of speech in written sentences;
  • identify structural, grammatical and punctuation errors in writing;
  • use grammatical structures appropriate to the writing task;
  • produce a short written text that is grammatically correct
  • find resources or services that support further development in effective academic writing.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • * Getting started: subject introduction
  • * The role of grammar in academic writing
  • * Parts of speech
  • * Sentence structure
  • * Correct punctuation
  • * Writing a grammatically correct sentence
  • * Features of effective writing
  • * Finding help and resources

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SSS066 in Term 3 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
Post tests
0

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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