AS003-712 - Academic Writing and Communication

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • research methodsUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code SS302.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of the nature of academic writing and communication, including the need for academic integrity

B. Be able to

1. Discuss the features and requirements of academic writing and communication
2. Demonstrate Functional competency in basic research and communication skills
3. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on academic writing and communication

C. Be in a position to

Applying skills and perspectives from ‘Academic Writing and Communication’ to tertiary level Christian Studies

Content

  1. Study skills: time management, organisation, note taking and exam preparation
  2. Academic writing: structure, referencing, editing, with a focus on the student’s field of study
  3. Critical thinking/logic and reasoning: evaluating and constructing logical arguments as related to aspects the student’s field of study
  4. Reading and research skills: summarising and paraphrasing, avoiding plagiarism, locating resources (including electronic)
  5. English for academic purposes including specific disciplines (theology, linguistics and translation): mechanics and vocabulary

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


Recommended:

Bailey, S. Academic Writing: A Handbook For International Students (5th ed.; New York: Routledge, 2017).

Cottrell, Stella. The Study Skills Handbook (Palgrave Study Skills) (4th ed.; Palgrave, 2013).

Geisler, Norman L. and Ronald M. Brooks. An Introduction to Logical Thinking (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2000).

Gillett, A., A. Hammond, and M. Martala. Successful Academic Writing (Harlow, UK: Pearson Longman, 2009).

Gillett, A. Using English for Academic Purposes. Academic Writing, http://www.uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm (accessed 2/02/12).

Greene, S.,‎ and A. Lidinsky. From Inquiry to Academic Writing: A Text and Reader (3rd ed.; Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2014).

Swan, M. Practical English Usage (4th ed.; Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017).

Thomson, Anne. Critical Reasoning: a practical introduction (3rd ed.; Oxon: Routledge, 2009), early chapters.

Turner, K., L. Ireland, B. Krenus, and L. Pointon. Essential Academic Skills (Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press, 2011).

Various technical and academic journals relevant to the student’s ministry focus.