Course Title: Prepare reports
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: COMM7343C
Course Title: Prepare reports
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5367 - Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
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
Gay de Lisle
gay.de.lisle@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare comprehensive reports.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
AHCWRK503 Prepare reports |
Element: |
1. Research material |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and describe the topic of the report 1.2 Determine the sources of information |
Element: |
2. Evaluate information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm that information collected is relevant and sufficient to provide a full report |
Element: |
3. Produce a document |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use language that is applicable to the task and audience |
Element: |
4. Deliver a verbal presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Confirm language is applicable to the task and audience |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
field-trips, in-class exercises, presentations, written reports, group discussions
Teaching Schedule
Week | Date | Learning activity | Assessment Due Dates |
1 | 13/2 |
Introduction to unit Purpose and types of reports Library introduction |
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2 | 20/2 |
Common structures and terms in reports Referencing – Harvard System |
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3 | 27/2 |
Paragraphs, summaries, paraphrasing, quotes, plagiarism Formatting reports - Image, resizing and referencing |
Assessment 1 |
4 | 6/3 |
Formatting reports – titles, heading, tables and figures Reasoned arguments, drawing conclusions |
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5 | 13/3 |
What is a Technical Report? Writing Technical Reports in a Team |
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6 | 20/3 |
Copyright, plagiarism and Referencing Practicing writing reports in the Scientific Format |
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7 | 27/3 |
Revision of referencing methods |
Assessment 2 |
3/4 | No class- Easter break | ||
8 | 10/4 | Field Trip 9.30-4.30 | |
9 | 17/4 |
Writing a proposal Time to work on Written Report / ask questions |
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10 | 24/4 | Field Trip 9.30 – 5.30 | Assessment 2.2 |
11 | 1/5 |
Using PowerPoint for presentations Structuring presentation to address key points Use of media in presentations |
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12 | 8/5 | Presenting information - understanding different communication and learning styles | |
13 | 15/5 | Using Excel to present data - Optional class | |
14 | 22/5 |
1) Oral Presentations (Assessment 3) 2) Writing Funding Submissions and Project Proposals |
Assessment 3 |
15 | 29/5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment includes research activities, written reports & presentations
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task | Due date | Marks |
1. Exercise – Referencing and Comprehension exercise | 27/2/18 | Satisfactory/Not Yet Satisfactory |
2.1 Assignment - Defining topic, audience and literature search, review and other references collation |
27/3 | 10% |
2.2 Written Report – Report of topic | 24/4 | 50% |
3. Oral Presentation – Presentation of topic | 22/5 | 40% |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment 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
To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (reports, assignments etc.)
- Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) 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 form should be emailed to the Program Coordinator (namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au). Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
- For missed assessments such as tests and field trips- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of the assessment http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
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