Course Title: Prepare for tertiary reading and writing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: GEDU5949
Course Title: Prepare for tertiary reading and writing
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4327 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Contact : Baia Tsakouridou, Bloss Robertson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488
Course Contact Email:baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au, bloss.robertson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jane Collins 94.3.16 email: jane.collins@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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 unit of competency will be delivered online. By studying this course online you will develop your independent learning skills in preparation for tertiary study. The competency will cover skills in analysis, critical thinking, research and academic writing for tertiary study. This competency will be delivered in conjunction with VU20764: Conduct online research for further study (GEDU5955).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20761 Prepare for tertiary reading and writing |
Element: |
2. Synthesise information from a variety of sources for academic purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine information needs 2.2 Access resources from a variety of sources 2.3 Evaluate and sort sources 2.4 Summarise and record relevant information 2.5 Record sources of information according to reliability and relevance |
Element: |
4. Reference sources effectively using appropriate |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select appropriate system of referencing 4.2 Accurately record reference information for each citation 4.3 Use conventions and word processing formatting appropriately 4.4 Proof read for accuracy |
Element: |
1. Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to responding to study tasks |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine the purpose and audience for the task 1.2 Identify key terms and concepts 1.3 Determine types of input needed to complete the task 1.4 Analyse concepts using critical thinking skills 1.5 Consider advice from others in determining response to the task |
Element: |
3. Produce written responses to academic tasks |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Analyse task requirements and assessment criteria and plan response 3.2 Identify the features and language of academic writing style required 3.3 Construct coherent response integrating sources effectively to meet task requirements 3.4 Review writng with others and adjust accordingly 3.5 Revise final draft for logic, relevance, structure and effective use of sources according to assessment criteria 3.6 Proofread and edit final draft to meet task requirements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competence of the above elements. The outcomes described in this unit relate to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and Australian Qualities Framework (AQF).
They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF/AQF indicators of Reading and Writing competence at Level 4:
http://www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework
www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework
Details of Learning Activities
The competency will cover basic skills in analysis, critical thinking, research and academic writing for tertiary study.
Reading
You will be taught research and analytical skills over a wide range of texts relevant to the study context.
You will:
• read, analyse and review complex texts for research purposes
WRITING
In a variety of writing activities, you will improve youracademic skills and learn how to use different writing styles theat are appropriate for your study context.This will include essays, research reports, lab reports, proposals, critques. You will:
• take notes from a range of complex texts
• learn to locate and record references used
• learn about research, essay and report writing
• learn to plan, draft and proofread your work.
• construct formatted texts for study purposes
• become familiar with academic discourse
The revision of important grammatical structures will be incorporated into each activity.
Teaching Schedule
Program Dates: Mon 18 February – Fri 21 June 2013
Term Break: Fri 29 March – Fri 5 April 2013
Public holidays: Mon 11 March (Labour Day), Fri 29 March (Good Friday),Thur 25 April (ANZAC Day), Mon 10 June 2013 (Queen’s Birthday)
This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program. The assessment tasks have been put in bold to match the unit of competency. The assessment tasks will also cover other units within the course as indicated on this grid.
| Week | GEDU 5949
VU20761
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GEDU 5951
VU20762 |
GEDU 5947
VU20760
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GEDU 5953
VU20763
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GEDU 5955
VU20764
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| 1 | Sentence structure
Summary |
Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment
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Team work skills | research skills | |
| 2 | Paragraph Structure | Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment
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Collaborative project | ||
| 3 | Unity coherence paragraph structure |
Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment
|
Careers fair | Collaborative project | |
| 4 | Paraphrasing
Referencing |
Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment
|
Study goals, education pathway assessment introduced |
Collaborative project
assessment introduced |
Database research Library task |
| 5 | read, notetaking strategies
Synthesis Summarising Essay skills Collaborative project Exposition essay Assessment task intro. |
Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment
|
Collaborative project goal setting |
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| 6 | read, notetaking strategies
Brainstorm
Individual essay topic |
Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment
|
Collaborative project | Formatting
Research Referencing |
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| 7 | Essay Plan submitted | Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment
|
Study goals, education pathway assessment due | Research Referencing
|
|
| 8 | essay Draft
Proofreading |
reflective journal |
Research Referencing |
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| 9 |
submit Exposition Essay Literature Review introduced |
Mid semester Interviews |
Collaborative Journal
Peer Review reflective journal |
Research Referencing |
|
| 10 | Literature review | Research Referencing |
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| 11 | Literature review assessment | Oral presentation skills | Court Excursion organised by groups. Dates TBC | Research Referencing |
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| 12 |
Argumentative essay skillsassessment task introduced |
Research Referencing |
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| 13 | Essay skills
Brainstorm |
Court Excursion | Research Referencing |
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| 14 | Plan | Police incursion TBC
|
Police incursion
TBC |
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| 15 | Exam skills | Exam skills | Exam skills | Exam skills | Oral presentation
research Powerpoint |
| 16 | Essay due | Oral Presentation | Oral Presentation | ||
| 17 | course feedback | course feedback | course feedback | course feedback | course feedback |
**The teaching schedule maybe subject to change. Students will be advised via Blackboard and in class should changes occur.
Teaching Schedule: This course will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the program delivery plans which are updated each week.
Your program is made up of:
• Orientation
• Learning activities
• Mid semester review
• Guest speakers
• Exit review
All students will be inducted. The induction includes
• Program Guide & Student Diary
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Explore RMIT ( an orientation to the university and its services)
• Orientation to RMIT Libraries (library tour & on line catalogue introduction)
• RMIT Online Systems Information Session
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this course, but it is recommended that you bring
· English-English dictionary (We ask that you do not use a translation dictionary)
· Thesaurus
· Display folder with plastic sleeves
· Highlighter pens
· Notebook or loose leaf paper
· Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Carlton Library very cheaply)
· USB (Memory stick)
Overview of Assessment
This competency is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks.
Feedback:
Both verbal and written feedback will be provided throughout the semester, as well as individual and group feedback on practical exercises.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more
An assessment policy summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures see http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment will take place throughout the course.Your work is assessed on a competent (CA)/not yet competent (NYC) basis – and is graded following the criteria below.
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
You will be given written feedback on all assessment tasks. There will be individual and group projects completed both in and out of class.
Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your skills. You will be given assistance in redrafting and editing written assessment tasks because developing your ability to identify and correct your own mistakes is an important part of the learning process. It is important that you read the specific elements each assessment task addresses on the cover sheet for each task. At the time of setting assessments you will be given clear guidelines about which course, elements and performance criteria you will need to meet in order to successfully complete the task. Submission dates & deadlines will also be clearly explained.
Assessment Tasks
Summative assessments:
- Academic Essay Exposition
- Academic essay: Argumentative
- Literature Review
- Reflective Journal
- Short answer questions (Exam techniques)
Formative assessments: ongoing observations, summaries and review of student work
Assessment Matrix
Each assessment cover sheet clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. The sum of assessment tasks will cover all units and their elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program. You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or student co-ordinator. An assessment matrix will be available on myRMIT.
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