CU1010 - Effective Writing

The SP3 availability of this subject is specifically and only available to students enrolled in the Indigenous Health Careers Access Program in Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences(IHCAP).

This subject offers practical training in a key generic skill: the ability to write in a way that will assist both academic study and later professional life. Emphasis is on writing for information transfer, communication and persuasion, rather than on writing for self-expression. Major topics include basic grammar and syntax and punctuation; analysis and outlining of material; planning, developing and editing work; practical application in essays and reports. NOTE: The SP3 availability of this subject is specifically and only available to students enrolled in the Indigenous Health Careers Access Program in Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences(IHCAP).

Learning Outcomes

• a knowledge of fundamental grammar, syntax and punctuation;
• an appreciation of effective writing and the ability to apply these techniques to different styles of writing;
• an audience-centred, reader-oriented approach to writing;
• an awareness of the interdependence of analytical skills and clear expression;
• an understanding of the key stages in the writing process (planning, writing, editing).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.