EDF1013 Academic writing
Faculty of Education
EDF1013 Academic writing is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Other periods
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review EDF1013.
Overview
This unit will introduce you to the requirements of writing for academic purposes. It will provide you with a range of composition skills that are essential for producing academic essays, reports and reviews. The unit will introduce writing styles and conventions appropriate to university study and provide you with practical insights into structuring cohesive academic essays and reports. You will be introduced to the various styles and genres of structuring and composing writing for academic purposes. Emphasis is focused upon understanding the detailed requirements of written assignments, referencing, and developing the necessary form and structure appropriate to the required task.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 4 | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Written work in class: Paraphrasing and summary (1000 words or equivalent)25%
- Written work: Developing an argument and referencing (1400 words or equivalent)35%
- Written work: Academic essay (1600 words or equivalent)40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand the components of written academic compositions
- 2
Structure written academic pieces, demonstrating cohesive sentence and paragraph structuring to progress a coherent argument and perspective
- 3
Have well developed referencing and attribution practices that adequately cite the work of contributing sources
- 4
Produce essays and reports that present a critical argument and adhere to the conventions of academic presentation.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- workshops and lectures
- tutorials
- online activity
(b.) Additional requirements:
- independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding. Additionally, you may also engage in: class based teaching; assignment planning; and writing practice.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr John Pardy
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kristin Reimer
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF1013?
EDF1013 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF1013 offered?
EDF1013 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
How much work is EDF1013?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF1013 have an exam?
No. EDF1013 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.