Course Title: Collect and organise information
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: PERF5045C
Course Title: Collect and organise information
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4197 - Certificate IV in Creative Industries
Course Contact : Viv Weir
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-8012
Course Contact Email:viv.weir@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Viv Weir
Phone: 9925-8012
Email: viv.weir@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 15
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course focuses on the skills required to collect, organise and provide information to be evaluated for a variety of purposes.
This course is co-delivered with BSBCMN420A
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSRAD01A Collect and organise information |
Element: |
1. Collect relevant information |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Find out why the information is needed and what it will be used for. 1.2 Identify appropriate sources of information. 1.3 Use appropriate sources to access the required information |
Element: |
2. Assess the information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Check the accuracy and currency of the information collected. 2.2 Check through the information collected and confirm that the information contains adequate detail to satisfy the purpose for which it was collected. 2.3 If necessary, collect further information. |
Element: |
3. Organise the information |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Organise the information so that it will be easily understood. 3.2 Find out whether the information is organised in an appropriate format for its intended audience. 3.3 Reorganise or reformat the material if required. |
Element: |
4. Communicate the information |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Present information in a structure and format that is logical, and useful for the purpose intended. 4.2 Communicate material to relevant individuals or groups using appropriate communication techniques by the required deadline. 4.3 Seek feedback on how well the information collected and presented satisfied the purpose for which it was collected. 4.4 Use the feedback to improve future information collection and presentation. |
Learning Outcomes
Not applicable
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:-
In-class activities -
• practical exercises
• workshopping
• group discussions
• class presentations
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities
Out-of-class activities will include –
• independent reading
• interviews
• research
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class content | Other | Elements |
| 1 | Introduction – the communication process General writing skills Planning and structuring business documents |
In-class exercises - ongoing | BSBCMN420A 1.1 CUSRAD01A 1.1 |
| 2 | Business documents – satisfying formats | BSBCMN420A 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 CUSRAD01A 1.2, 1.3 |
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| 3 | Business documents – dissatisfying formats | BSBCMN420A 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 CUSRAD01A 1.2, 1.3 |
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| 4 | Business documents - persuasive format (AIDA format) | BSBCMN420A 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 CUSRAD01A 1.2, 1.3 |
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| 5 | Work on letter assessment in class | Assessment - Letter Styles | BSBCMN420A CUSRAD01A 2.1, 2.2,2.3 |
| 6 | Proposals - purpose - structure - language style |
BSBCMN420A CUSRAD01A |
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| 7 | Short (memo/letter) reports - purpose - structure - language style |
BSBCMN420A 2.1,2.6 CUSRAD01A 3.1 |
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| 8 | Technical writing - audience analysis - logical structure - use of technical terms - glossary |
Assessment - Short Report |
BSBCMN420A 2.3, 2.6 CUSRAD01A 4.1 |
| 9 | Writing procedures - purpose - structure - language style |
BSBCMN420A 2.1, 2.3 CUSRAD01A 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
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| 10 | Press/news release - purpose - structure - language style |
Assessment - Writing Instructions/Procedures | BSBCMN420A 1.4, 2.5 CUSRAD01A 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 11 | Logical thinking – inductive, deductive, lateral thinking | Assessment - Press Release | |
| 12 | Analysing the argument Effectiveness of reports |
BSBCMN420A CUSRAD01A |
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| 13 | Management reports – planning and structure - research |
BSBCMN420A CUSRAD01A 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
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| 14 | Reports – major parts - referencing |
BSBCMN420A 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 CUSRAD01A 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
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| 15 | Using graphics/tables/organisational charts | Draft of report due | BSBCMN420A 3.2, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| 16 | Report writing Course review |
Assessment - Major Report |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Dwyer, Judith “The Business Communication Handbook” Pearson Education Australia, 2009 |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks will involves practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical individual and group projects.
Assessment Tasks
Letter styles 20%
Short report 15%
Writing instructions 15%
Press release 10%
Major report 30%
In- class exercises 10%
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
80 – 100% HD High Distinction
70 – 79% DI Distinction
60 – 69% CR Credit
50 – 59% PA Pass
Under 50% NN Fail
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
Other Information
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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