Unit Outline

English Writing introduces students to, and consolidates their knowledge of, the conventions of English grammar and composition. The unit focuses on fashioning the skills required of an academic writer. The unit covers:

the processes and mechanics of academic writing;

grammar, syntax, voice, punctuation, and usage; and

sentence, paragraph, and essay structure.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Construct written text using English grammar and conventions.
2.	Critique the use of English grammar and conventions in written text.
3.	Communicate using written text for formal and informal application.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Participation	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Writing Workshop	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Reflection Essay	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Report or Review	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Participation

Task Description:

Contribution to discussions online

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Contribute to weekly discussion topics and/or Padlet walls.	LO3
2	Demonstrate engagement with issues	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Writing Workshop

Task Description:

Writing and editing tasks with peer review (x4)

Task Length:

250-300 words per task

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply conventions of written English (word choice, grammar, punctuation, and spelling)	LO1
2	Provide peer feedback that is constructive, professional and timely	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Reflection Essay

Task Description:

Produce a well-crafted piece of writing about how the unit’s content and activities helped you to develop your understanding of yourself as a writer.

Task Length:

750 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Communicate personal growth as a writer.	LO3
2	Apply conventions of written English (word choice, grammar, punctuation, and spelling).	LO1
3	Reflect on and engage with the unit content and activities.	LO2

Assessment Task 4: Report or Review

Task Description:

Prepare either a well-crafted report or a review on a topic of your choice.

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Produce a document in accordance with the conventions of your chosen form (review or report)	LO3
2	Apply conventions of written English (word choice, grammar, punctuation, and spelling)	LO1

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.