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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.
The unit focuses on reading and writing skills that are essential in order to meet the level of academic writing required for postgraduate research in Australia. A major objective of the unit is to improve English competency amongst higher degree by research students. English competency in this unit involves reading and writing in Standard Australian English, in particular high level academic English.
Lectures in this unit will alternate between Mt Lawley and Joondalup campuses, with some sessions video conferenced. Material will be available online.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Tutorials and workshops
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Critical Analysis | 35% |
| Assignment | Writing Exercise | 65% |
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 concentrates on developing an understanding of the practice of research writing at postgraduate level. The unit focuses on critical reading and writing skills - in particular the use of evidence and argument, and how to appropriately structure research writing.
Lectures in this unit will alternate between Mt Lawley and Joondalup campuses. Written and recorded material will be available online.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Tutorials and workshops
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Critical Analysis | 35% |
| Assignment | Writing Exercise | 65% |
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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