This subject follows on from BR1238 Technical English 1 and will further develop reading, writing and research skills relevant for academic study in science and related fields. Critical literacy skills will include the understanding of technical and scientific genres and terminology, scientific methodology and how these relate to Indigenous perspectives. The interpretation and conversion of graphic, statistical, mathematical and tabular information will be applied in writing exercises. Formal academic writing skills will include: the appropriate use of grammar, syntax, referencing and bibliographic formats. Note taking, paraphrasing and summarising skills will be followed by the writing of essays and proposals based on research techniques.