Course Title: Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: GEDU5444
Course Title: Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Emilija Malinova-teacher
Nominal Hours: 25
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are none
Course Description
The focus of the unit is on writing skills to create complex texts which are relevant to the further study context. Its emphasis is on structured reflective and opinion texts used in a range of study environments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBQU161 Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
Element: |
1 Select and plan for texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Range of complex text options is researched |
Element: |
2. Produce a portfolio of complex texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Structure, style and format is appropriately applied |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Class Discussions
Writing Exercises
Teaching Schedule
Class | Date | Topic |
1 | 08 Sept | Sentence Structure; Punctuation |
2 | 09 Sept | Paragraph Writing |
3 | 15 Sept | Spelling; Homonyms & confusing words |
4 | 16 Sept | Paraphrasing |
5 | 22 Sept | Summarising |
6 | 23 Sept | preparing for a debate; a list of supporting arguments |
7 | 29 Sept |
Debate on a given topic/ In-class worksheets |
8 | 30 Sept | Informative Writing |
9 | 6 Oct | Informative writing Assessment 2 |
10 | 07 Oct | Description of an image-Writing |
11 | 13 Oct | Analysis of persuasive piece of writing |
12 | 14 Oct | Persuasive Writing |
13 | 20 Oct | Persuasive Writing Assessment 3 |
14 | 27 Oct | Feedback about assessments Peer review |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
English dictionary - see teacher for details |
Other Resources
https://www1.doshisha.ac.jp/~ji-iie/Bailey.Academic_Writing.pdf
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include assignments, presentations , tests and group work.
Assessment Tasks
Debate/in-class worksheets 30% 29th September
Informative Writing 30% 6th October
Persuasive Writing 40% 20th October
Assessment Matrix
1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | |
Debate | x | x | x | x | ||||||
Informative writing | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
Persuasive writing | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Other Information
Assessment information
- All assessment types must be passed (worksheets, writing assignments. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the worksheets but fail one of the writing components).
- Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
- APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (nancy.varughese@rmit.edu.au).
- Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) For missed assessments such as exams - you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
- If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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