Abstract

This subject focuses on skills and knowledge relevant to the composition of an academic essay. It has four elements. The first introduces the fundamentals of argument and critical thinking. The second develops skills in writing and grammar. The third introduces generic study skills, such as academic referencing, the use of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Writing skills at the level of the sentence, the paragraph and the essaySkills of summarisingRhetorical analysisCritical reasoning including deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning and analysis of logical fallaciesAnalysis and critique of some key ethical values underpinning a particular topic

Assessment items

1. Essay Question & Main Claim
2. Argument
3. Essay

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Recognise and meet the expectations of an argumentative essay; carry out research for an argumentative essay; determine how to properly acknowledge and reference sources
2.
Identify the main forms of argument; analyze arguments, and construct good arguments
3.
Plan, structure, write, and properly format an argumentative essay
4.
Reflect upon a particular topic and create a well constructed argumentative essay

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