Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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• Unit Title

  Communication for the Professions

• Unit Code

  RPS1100

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit focuses on fundamental tertiary and professional written and verbal communication skills. Students acquire or develop their skills in research, academic essays and reports, and verbal presentations.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CCC1140, LAN1240, NCS1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Conduct interviews.
2. Deliver oral presentations.
3. Effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form, in professional contexts.
4. Research and reference assignments.
5. Write academic essays and reports.
6. Write clearly and concisely through effective use of grammar, structure and style.

Unit Content

1. Essay and report writing skills.
2. Professional workplace communication skills: written and verbal.
3. Research skills.
4. Writing skills: grammar, punctuation and style.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Weekly lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

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.

Text References

• ^ Grellier, J., & Goerke, V. (2014). Communication toolkit. South Melbourne, Australia: Cengage Learning.
• Behrens, L. (2010). A sequence for academic writing. New York, NY: Pearson.
• Creme, P. (2008). Writing at university. (2nd ed.). Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press.
• Day, T. (2013). Success in academic writing. Houndmills, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Marshall, L., & Rowland, F. (2014). A guide to learning independently. Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson Australia.
• McMillan, K., & Weyers, J. (2013). How to write for university: Academic writing for success. Harlow, UK: Pearson Education.
• Summers, J., & Smith, B. (Eds.). (2010). Communication skills handbook: How to succeed in written and oral communication. Milton, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
• van Geyte, E. (2013). Writing: Learn to write better academic essays.  London, UK: Collins.

^ Mandatory reference

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