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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit develops strong research and sound writing skills which are essential for students commencing their undergraduate studies at university. Students focus on the writing process to improve grammar and basic writing skills for use in academic essays and reports. Students are instructed in developing topics for writing, researching a range of information from different sources and understanding the purpose and conventions of referencing. Other academic writing genre are also discussed.
UPU0002 utilises both online and on-campus delivery modes which include face-to-face and electronic delivery of materials, activities and assessments.
Must be enrolled in course type 10, 23 or 30
Unit was previously coded UPC0002, UTC0002
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture |
| Semester 1 | 9 x 1 hour pass session | 9 x 1 hour pass session | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial |
| Summer | 6 x 3 hour lab | Not Offered | 6 x 3 hour lab |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Library research sessions, in-class course activities, small group work and peer evaluations, collaborative e-learning activities, electronic exercises, writing exercises, web-based discussions
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Argumentative Essay | 60% |
| Assignment | Final Assessment | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Argumentative Essay | 60% |
| Assignment | Final Assessment | 40% |
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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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit develops strong academic reading, research and writing skills, which are essential for students commencing their undergraduate studies at university. Students are introduced to academic writing through a step-by-step process, with a focus on sentence, paragraph, and essay structures, leading to the completion of an academic essay. Students will learn how to plan and structure an essay by analysing an essay question; critically evaluating and appropriately citing sources of information; actively reading academic literature; and using paraphrasing, summarising and synthesising skills to integrate the ideas of other authors into their own texts.
Must be enrolled in course type 10, 23 or 30
Unit was previously coded UPC0002, UTC0002
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Collaborative e-learning activities, small group work, peer evaluations, writing exercises, and the development of digital literacies designed to support student learning and information literacy.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Referencing and Academic Integrity Test | 10% |
| Essay | Essay and Preparation (includes peer review activity, essay plan, and final essay). | 55% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 35% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Referencing and Academic Integrity Test | 10% |
| Essay | Essay and Preparation (includes peer review activity, essay plan, and final essay). | 55% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 35% |
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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