Course Title: Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2010
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 Walton - Teacher
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 | Week beginning | Topic |
1. | Sept 6 | Sentence Structure; Punctuation |
2. | Sept 13 | Sentence Structure; Punctuation; Paragraphs |
3. | Sept 20 | Putting it all together - writing exercises |
4. | Sept 27 | Writing exercises |
5. | Oct 4 | Persuasive Writing |
6. | Oct 11 | Informative Writing |
7. | Oct 18 | Informative Writing |
8. | Oct 25 | Writing Portfolio to be completed and submitted |
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
Assessment Tasks:
Create a Range of Complex Texts for Learning Purposes
A pass must be obtained in both assessment tasks in order to pass this course.
Number Assessment Issued Week Due Week Assessment weighting
% of final mark
1. In-class Worksheets Weekly Weekly 50
2. Writing Portfolio 4 9 50
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
For information on late submission of work or absence on the day of assessment, please go to the Program site on the Learning Hub for C3209 Certificate III in Science or contact the Program Co-ordinator, Judi Mc Cann.
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