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SLCS4500: Research and Writing Methods

2024 unit information

In this unit students undertake small projects designed to enhance advanced research, writing, presentation and communication skills. In the process of developing these skills, students learn to work with peers in engaging with formal aspects of research, writing and communication in preparation for professional careers requiring highly developed tertiary level literacy skills.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Languages and Cultures

Code SLCS4500
Academic unit Languages and Cultures
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Analyse theoretical arguments and demonstrate their application across different disciplines, languages and cultures
  • LO2. Critically evaluate the works of important scholars in the relevant fields
  • LO3. Apply appropriate professional and ethical standards to academic research and inquiry.
  • LO4. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral form by using appropriate presentation techniques.
  • LO5. Demonstrate the capability to construct and defend valid arguments employing a range of methods

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable

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