Courses & Units
Academic Writing XAB021
The NUR02 availability of XAB021 Academic Writing is tailored to students undertaking the Nursing Foundation Studies pathway in the Diploma of University Studies. Students in other pathways should enrol in the Semester 1 or Semester 2 availability of this unit instead.
Introduction
In this unit you will develop your ability to communicate in written form in a university environment. You will gain the skills and develop strategies to plan and write academically. In particular, you will analyse assignment tasks, learn how to structure an essay, draw on your critical thinking skills, and synthesise multiple academic sources and reference these in-text.
Summary
| Unit name | Academic Writing |
|---|---|
| Unit code | XAB021 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
| Discipline | Pre-Degree |
| Coordinator | Doctor Dominic Lennard |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Foundation |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic Domestic Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic Domestic Domestic | |
| Online | Nursing Study Period 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
| Nursing Study Period 2 | 20/5/2024 | 11/6/2024 | 1/7/2024 | 11/8/2024 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and apply critical components for academic writing.
- Plan and write in academic formats in accordance with university standards and principles.
- Exercise critical thinking to evaluate, analyse and integrate sources into academic writing.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Semester delivery: 2-hour work once per week. NSP Delivery: Workshops occur in Weeks 24, 27, 30, 32. Tutorials occur in Weeks 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34. Spring School delivery: 2-hour workshops twice per week (optional) |
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| Assessment | AT2: Integrating Evidence Quiz (10%)|AT1: Essay Plan (15%)|AT3: Short Essay (35%)|AT4: Long Essay (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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