Unit Overview
- Description
University Research and Writing equips students with the academic skills and knowledge required to support their transition to university study. Through the development of research, information literacy, academic reading and writing skills, students learn how to locate, select, use and communicate information using appropriate academic conventions. The unit provides practical experience in using library databases, identifying credible academic sources, incorporating source information into academic writing, and applying appropriate referencing practices to support academic integrity. Students also develop independent learning strategies, digital literacy skills, and an understanding of the academically appropriate use of emerging technologies in academic work. The unit introduces students to university approaches to learning, research and academic communication. Through source-based tasks and academic writing activities, students develop the confidence and skills needed to engage successfully in university study and become increasingly independent learners.
- Credit
- 0 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) On-campus Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse academic tasks to identify information needs and develop effective research strategies for university-level enquiry; (2) evaluate information from multiple academic sources to develop evidence-based responses to academic questions; (3) integrate evidence into academic writing while applying appropriate referencing conventions and principles of academic integrity; and (4) apply academic writing conventions to communicate ideas effectively in well-structured academic texts that demonstrate critical thinking and scholarly practice.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) annotated bibliography and (2) essay. Further information is available in the unit outline.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Helen Rogers
- Contact hours
- 6.5 hours x 6 weeks = 39 hours
1h x 5 online session = 5 hours
Approximately 15 hours of self-study and assessment preparation = 15 hours
Approximate total hours: 59 hours
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.