Course Title: Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: GEDU6136
Course Title: Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3399 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Cynthia Skruzny
Please email Cynthia for an appointment
Nominal Hours: 25
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to enable the development of writing skills to create a range of everyday texts of limited complexity which are relevant to the learning environment and which may include some unfamiliar aspects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21330 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
Element: |
1. Identify everyday and less familiar digital and paper based texts types relevant to learning |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Source a range of paper based and digital texts of limited complexity 1.2 Interpret the purpose and needs of the audience 1.3 Describe the features of the texts |
Element: |
2. Plan learning related digital and paper based texts of limited complexity |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine the purpose of each text and select the appropriate text type 2.2 Select the appropriate format for the required purpose and gather support materials 2.3 Collect the information required to create the texts |
Element: |
3. Produce learning related digital and paper based texts of limited complexity |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Plan, sequence and link the content for each text 3.2 Review each draft text for accuracy and effect 3.3 Complete final texts |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include online classes, online group work and worksheets
Teaching Schedule
Course schedule
Course Schedule: Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | ||
Date Thursday |
Topic |
Assessment |
Week 1: 10th September |
Course overview and assessment outline; |
Worksheets 1 5% |
Week 2: 17th September |
Paragraphs |
Worksheets 2 5% |
Week 3: 24th September |
Information essay |
Worksheets 3 5% |
Week 4: 1st October |
Basic Essay Writing |
Quiz 5% |
Week 5: 8th October |
Persuasive writing |
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Week 6: 15th October |
Punctuation |
Quiz 5% Informative essay due |
Week 7: 22nd October |
Paragraph Development and Persuasive Techniques | Quiz 5% |
Week 8: 29th October |
Feedback and writing in general |
Persuasive essay due 35% |
Week 9: 5th November |
Final follow up |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include written assignments, presentations, tests and group work
Assessment Tasks
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| Thu, 29 Oct 2020 |
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Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment,
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit assessment
• To pass the course you need to satisfactorily complete each assessment task
• 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 exams- 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, 5 days of the scheduled time of examination 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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