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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

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CU1010 - Effective Writing

Credit points:03
Year:2023
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Administered by:College of Arts, Society & Education

SP86 available only to BEd ECE and Primary students.

Subject Description

    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, syntax and punctuation; analysis and outlining of material; planning, developing and editing work; and practical application in essays.

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate a knowledge of correct grammar, syntax and punctuation
  • employ effective writing skills and techniques to different styles of writing
  • practice an audience-centred, reader-oriented approach to writing
  • construct an awareness of interdependence between analytical skills and clear expression
  • integrate key stages (planning, writing, editing) in the writing process

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
  • Participation > Online participation - (30%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  EL1015

Availabilities

Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Amy Forbes
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Amy Forbes
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 18 Hours - Workshops
  • 13 Hours - Online activity

Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 24 Aug 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Amy Forbes
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Amy Forbes
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 18 Hours - Workshops
  • 13 Hours - Online activity

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 22 Jun 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Lectures
  • 20 Hours - Workshops

JCU Online, Study Period 86, External

Census date:Thursday, 09 Nov 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 30 Oct 2023 to Friday, 15 Dec 2023
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Amy Forbes
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Amy Forbes
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 7 Hours - Online activity
  • 7 Hours - Online Seminars
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:
Courses:
  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Amy Forbes
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 13 Hours - Online activity
  • 18 Hours - Online Workshops

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, External

Census date:Thursday, 24 Aug 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Amy Forbes
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 13 Hours - Online activity
  • 18 Hours - Online Workshops