Course Title: Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2009
Course Code: GEDU5444
Course Title: Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes
School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3209 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact : Judith McCann
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258366
Course Contact Email:judith.mccann@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Geraldine Crowe - teacher
Contact: geraldine.crowe@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 25
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare the student with the writing skills required for further studies, with an emphasis on writing for science.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBQU161 Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
Learning Outcomes
Competency Based Learning
Details of Learning Activities
- Lectures
- Class discussions
- Writing exercises
Teaching Schedule
Week 1. Sentence Structure
Week 2. Punctuation
Week 3. Paragraphs
Week 4. Academic Writing
Week 5. Vocabulary Development
Week 6. Persuasive Writing
Week 7. Informative Writing
Week 8. Informative Writing
Week 9. Completion and submission of Writing Portfolio
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
English Dictionary - see teacher for details |
References
English Thesaurus - see teacher for details |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
In-class worksheets
Portfolio of Written Work
Assessment Tasks
Class Worksheets
Informative Writing Essay
Assessment Matrix
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