C10B011 – Writing for Tertiary Purposes
Module code
C10B011
Module title
Writing for Tertiary Purposes
Prescription
The purpose of this module is to provide the student with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to write in a variety of forms required for tertiary study and to master academic conventions such as in-text referencing and compilation of reference lists.
Programmes
- CC0401
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 100
- Self directed hours
- 50
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Following the satisfactory completion of this module students will be able to :
1. Produce transactional written text (that is writing that is intended to convey factual information or to argue the validity of a point of view with objective evidence).
2. Develop ideas logically, in sequence and support them with relevant details and/or examples.
3. Demonstrate command of conventions of formal writing.
4. Edit work to publication standard.
5. Identify key words in assignment questions/topic.
6. Use brainstorming or mind mapping techniques in preparation for writing.
7. Locate, use and correctly reference up to date information to support own writing.
8. Compile accurate reference lists according to APA formatting.
9. Demonstrate competency in a variety of writing formats e.g.: essays, reflective journaling, report writing, short answer writing, summarising and paraphrasing - Content
- CONTENT
- APA referencing - Paragraphing
- Topic Sentences - Summarising
- Paraphrasing - Essay writing
- Report Writing - Reflective Journal Writing
- Review Writing - Letter Writing
- Short Answer Writing - Understanding questions
- Planning, Mind mapping, brainstorming - Researching information
- Editing: spelling, grammar, syntax - Publication standards
- APA referencing - Paragraphing
- Topic Sentences - Summarising
- Paraphrasing - Essay writing
- Report Writing - Reflective Journal Writing - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Academic Staff Member Presentations
Practical computer based activities
On-line activities
Class Discussions
Practical group activities
Guest Tutors - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Gawith, G. (1996). Learning alive : A guide to learning for secondary students, tertiary students and all teachers. Auckland: Longman Paul.
Hare, R. (Producer). (1997). Study smart.Video. Auckland: Insight Learning Media.
Manalo, E., & Trafford, J. (2003). Head start, How to succeed in tertiary studies. New Zealand: Pearson Education.
McLaren, M. (1991). Check it out, A guide to effective writing. New Zealand: Longman Paul.
Rountree, K, (1991). Writing for success - A practical guide for New Zealand students. New Zealand: Longman Paul.
Sweet, P. (1989). Report writing, A New Zealand handbook. New Zealand: GP Books.
Young, S., Writing with style. U.S.A.: Scholastic
