BR1238 - Technical English 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Students will 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 method 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, proposals, technical descriptions and short research accident and incident reports.

Learning Outcomes

• read and analyse a range of academic texts containing mathematical, graphic and tabular information;
• critically review texts to reveal the underlying logic and premises upon which the text's arguments are constructed;
• write technical descriptions related to specific areas of the science-related study;
• present a seminar paper on science and technical language applicable to Indigenous contexts.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	Ms Lynette Ireland.
Assessment:	(30%); (30%); (40%).

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.