Academic Writing

The course focuses on enhancing academic writing understanding and skills, providing essential foundational tools for success. For school leavers, it bridges the gap between prior education and tertiary requirements, while for professionals returning to higher education, it ensures effective communication of ideas in an academic setting.

The course incorporates material to address AI technology's increasing influence on academic writing. This AI module stands as an independent section, allowing review and updates without disrupting the coherence of the entire course.

Module 1

• Analyse assignment directives

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the features and conventions of a range of genres of academic writing.

• Identify different audience types based on assessment or task descriptors.

• Quiz questions.

Module 2

• Construct persuasive arguments in academic writing.

• Adapt arguments to specific academic contexts.

• Apply critical thinking skills to construct coherent arguments and articulate ideas effectively.

• Use logical reasoning to enhance clarity and persuasiveness in written work.

• Quiz questions.

Module 3

• Identify practical study skills and study strategies, including time management, note-taking, and critical reading.

• Critically evaluate and effectively integrate academic sources into your writing.

• Interpret and use sources to enhance academic writing and argument construction.

• Quiz questions.

Module 4

• Assess the potential utility and technical implications of generative AI technologies in the context of academic writing.

• Apply strategies and tools for reviewing, editing, and refining writing in academic contexts.

• Quiz questions.