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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
University students require a number of general and academic study skills to enable them to successfully study and achieve within their undergraduate course. This unit is designed specifically for students enrolled in a Criminology and Justice course. Using relevant theory and applied activities, students will examine their personal learning style and time management skills. They will be introduced to effective academic writing and oral communication practices, critical thinking skills, paraphrasing practices, referencing conventions, effective teamwork skills, and information technology systems. Students will also be introduced to fundamental research methods in Criminology and Justice, to allow them to effectively read, interpret and understand research papers, and how to use them to support their academic writing. The skills acquired in this unit will be able to be transferred to learning processes in other units of study.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit is conducted in both the on-campus and online modes. On campus students will attend weekly seminars. Online students will receive the unit content via the BlackBoard Learning Management System and online tutorials. Regular online access is essential.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Assignment ^ | Academic Skills Exercises |
| Test ^ | Paraphrasing and Referencing Skills Test |
| Presentation ^ | Team Presentation |
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Assignment ^ | Academic Skills Exercises |
| Test ^ | Paraphrasing and Referencing Skills Tests |
| Presentation ^ | Team Presentation |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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