WRIT 101

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Writing at University

This course develops the academic writing skills of students from all university disciplines. You will practise techniques for generating research questions and for drafting and revising essays and reports, based on individual feedback from tutor and peers, prior to assessment. Research and referencing abilities are taught to help writers meet the expectations of university audiences.

Course overview

Points

20

Fees

$1090.6 NZD

International fees

$5560 NZD

Course offered in

  • Trimester 1

  • Trimester 2

  • Trimester 3

Duration

1 trimester

Prerequisites

Co-requisites

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Taught by

The School of Linguistics & Applied Language Studies

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Course content

WRIT 101 is designed to help students of any subject to communicate competently and appropriately in writing at university level. The course will focus on developing effective writing techniques and styles for academic essay writing, but in the process will also provide instruction and practice that will provide you with a foundation for writing effectively in any situation. You will also learn to revise your own writing and respond to the writing of others.

Course learning objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:

  1. employ efficient and effective techniques for drafting and revising a range of written texts for different purposes and audiences,

  2. reflect clearly on their own writing development,

  3. respond effectively to, and evaluate, the writing of others,

  4. carry out and document research according to the conventions of academic essay writing.

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Class representative

The class representative provides a useful way to communicate feedback to the teaching staff during the course. They also work with the VUWSA Education Office on any academic issues that arise in their course. Reps are elected by students by the third week of classes every trimester. Being a rep requires a weekly commitment.

The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington values te reo Māori. Students who wish to submit any of their assessments in te reo Māori must refer to The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb

He mea nui te reo Māori ki Te Herenga Waka. Ki te pīrangi koe ki te tuhituhi i ō aro matawai i roto i te reo Māori, tēnā me mātua whakapā atu ki te kaupapa here, The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb

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