Course Title: Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: GEDU5444
Course Title: Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
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
Cynthia Skruzny
cynthia.skruzny@rmit.edu.au
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 1.2 The purpose and audience of the texts is analysed 1.3 Structure, style and format requirements are analysed 1.4 Required resources to complete the text are organised or obtained 1.5 Content is gathered, synthesised and arranged |
Element: |
2. Produce a portfolio of complex texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Structure, style and format is appropriately applied 2.2 Content and language is appropriate and relevant to the writing purpose 2.3 Texts in chosen option(s) are proof read and edited prior to presentation 2.4 Feedback on effectiveness of texts is elicited 2.5 Completed text is submitted appropriately |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Theory classes
Class Discussions
Writing Exercises
Worksheets
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Thursday |
Topic |
1 |
20 April |
Course overview and assessment outline; Sentence structure; Punctuation; Paragraph Writing |
2 |
27 April |
Spelling: Homonyms & Confusing words; Paraphrasing & Summarizing Review, Informative writing introduction (Assessment 1 Uploaded) |
3 |
4 May |
(Research for Informative Writing Assignment to be completed) |
4 |
11 May |
Informative Writing examples & exercises Work on Assessment 1; (Assessment 2 uploaded) |
5 |
18 May |
Assessment 1: Informative writing due to be submitted on Blackboard Persuasive writing. Debating skills. Work on Assessment 2 |
6 |
25 May |
Assessment 2: Debate on a given topic materials to be submitted on Blackboard Debate held in class. (Assessment 3 uploaded) |
7 |
1 June |
Persuasive Writing. Work on Assessment 3 |
8 |
8 June |
Assessment 3: Persuasive Writing Due to be submitted on Blackboard Feedback and Peer Reviews |
9 |
15 June |
Exam Week – No class |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Learning Resources
English dictionary - see teacher for details
English Thesaurus - see teacher for details
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include assignments, presentations , tests and group work.
Assessment Tasks
# |
Assessment Task |
Due Date |
Assessment Weighting |
1 |
Informative writing |
15th May 2017 |
30% |
2 |
In-Class writing activities/Debate |
22nd May 2017 |
30% |
3 |
Persuasive writing |
29th May 2017 |
40% |
Total |
100% |
Note: Class participation will be observed and will be a consideration in the grading. Layout and presentation of assessment tasks will be a significant consideration. A minimum Pass grade must be obtained in EACH assessment task in order to pass the course. Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency based assessment, but which also utilises graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI Competent with Distinction (70 – 79%)
CC Competent with Credit (60 – 69%)
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded (50 – 59%)
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
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 (rauha.quazi@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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