Microcredential Summary
Academic writing skills are essential for students. This online micro-credential will explore the language and style in academic writing. You will be introduced to the use of cohesive ties, cautious language, objectivity and formal language in essay writing. This micro-credential will provide you with practical strategies for drafting, editing and proofreading to prepare your writing for submission.
Students who successfully complete the set of 6 micro-credentials* developed from the unit LNGE40049 Essay Writing for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.
*Includes the following micro-credentials:
1. How to Approach Academic Writing
2. How to Structure an Academic Essay
3. How to Use the Ideas of Others and Avoid Plagiarism in Academic Writing
4. How to Reference in Academic Writing
5. Language and Style in Academic Writing
6. Fundamentals of Essay Writing: Assessment Module.
This online micro-credential provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Undertaking this micro-credential provides students with information, skills and strategies to help them succeed in higher education. These skills are transferable to contexts beyond study. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Students who successfully complete the set of 6 micro-credentials* developed from the unit LNGE40049 Essay Writing for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.
*Includes the following micro-credentials:
1. How to Approach Academic Writing
2. How to Structure an Academic Essay
3. How to Use the Ideas of Others and Avoid Plagiarism in Academic Writing
4. How to Reference in Academic Writing
5. Language and Style in Academic Writing
6. Fundamentals of Essay Writing: Assessment Module.
20 hours
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1. Recognise the techniques of cohesive ties, cautious language, objectivity and formal language in academic writing
2. Demonstrate drafting, editing and proofreading processes for your writing.
Assessment
Online quiz