Details for EDU105 Introduction to Academic Writing and Research

This subject is designed to empower students with essential skills for success in undergraduate academic studies. Through a blend of theory and practical application, students will develop the ability to engage in deep problem-solving, articulate their thoughts effectively through writing, and conduct rigorous research.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU105
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Nil

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Identify and discuss learning skills required for academic success;
2. Discuss skills for thinking critically and creatively;
3. Express proficiency in academic writing and research;
4. Illustrate academic writing, including a sustained and logically researched argument and appropriate academic referencing
5. Illustrate effective oral communication skills for teaching

Subject Content

• Introduction & Mandatory Requirements: Study habits; Education Student Handbook; Child Protection Awareness Training (CPAT); LANTITE preparation; Observational Visits (OV) (where necessary)
• APA 7 Referencing System, Plagiarism & Referencing Software: Why referencing is important; quality of material/resources; web discernment; using Turnitin for checking assignments
• Bloom’s Taxonomy & Learning Styles: Fleming’s VARK; Kolb’s; Felder-Soloman
• Critical & Creative Thinking: Paraphrasing and summary; knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation. 
• Study Skills:  Blended Learning and Online Learning , establishing good study haits and patterns
• Professional Experience and Clinical Teaching Model (CTM) plus HUB model: Professional Experience and Clinical Teaching Model (CTM) Manual and HUB model; Observational Visits (OV), Professional experience coordinator and documentation.
• Academic Research: developing a research mindset; gaining confidence in the research process; the descriptive vs the argumentative essay vs the analytical essay; gathering evidence and correct citation.
• Academic Essay Writing Process :  How to write in formal academic writing formats i.e. essays and other written response types.
• Educational Assignments: AC Grading System; book/resources reviews; teacher reflections; essays; lesson plans; units of work; integrated units of work; assessing units of work.
• Editing Skills (Grammar and Punctuation): Sentence structure, punctuation, voice, editing skills and formatting.
• Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Differenct forms of academic research and methodologies.
• Speaking Skills and Voice Control:

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• e-Learning (online)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Forum Reflective Journals (20%)
• Individual Oral Presentation (20%)
• Literature Analysis (20%)
• Major Essay (40%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary Readings provided