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 in a contemporary context in which AI is rapidly evolving. The unit covers:

· the processes and mechanics of academic writing;

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

· sentence, paragraph, and essay structure;

· and the ethics of working with AI in academic contexts.

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 text using the conventions of English grammar and composition.
2	Critique the use of English grammar and conventions.
3	Communicate using written text for formal and informal application.
4	Build AI literacy and develop strategies for the ethical use of AI in academic contexts.

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	Refer to Assessment Description	15 %	LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Report	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Writing Project	Refer to Assessment Description	45 %	LO1, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Participation

Task Description:

This assessment gives students the opportunity to participate in a range of learning activities.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Contribute to weekly discussion topics	LO3, LO4
2	Demonstrate engagement with issues	LO3, LO4
3	Undertake quizzes on grammar topics	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Report

Task Description:

This assessment task gives students the opportunity to prepare an oral report.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Produce an oral report in accordance with the instructions	LO2, LO4
2	Apply conventions of English as appropriate to an oral report	LO1, LO2
3	Justify the use of AI and show awareness of University AI policy and ethical principles for AI use.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Writing Project

Task Description:

Prepare a writing project demonstrating the conventions of English writing.

Task Length:

1200 words

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Design a writing project which is appropriate in scope and scale.	LO1, LO3
2	Demonstrate the conventions of English grammar and composition in a written text	LO1, LO3

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.