QCD210 Academic Communication 2
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| Unit code: | QCD210 |
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| Antirequisite(s): | QCD211 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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Unit Outline: College 1 2027, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | QCD210 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
Overview
This unit helps to further develop the academic writing and literacy skills needed to be a successful, ethically responsible, independent learner in undergraduate university programs. In this unit you will engage with more complex academic tasks that require you to think critically, synthesise information from multiple sources and construct well-supported arguments using appropriate academic conventions. This includes developing an understanding of how to effectively and ethically use Generative AI in your studies.
You will study this unit concurrently with discipline specific units related to your chosen undergraduate degree. The skills you engage with in this unit are transferrable to your discipline specific units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Source and critically evaluate relevant academic sources to support analysis and argumentation.
- Synthesise insights from multiple academic sources to develop coherent arguments that demonstrate critical thinkingRelates to: Diploma Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Develop proficiency in academic writing by organising and presenting complex ideas with clarity, coherence, and following appropriate academic conventions.
- Develop and present persuasive oral arguments through peer collaboration and critical group discussion.
- Demonstrate critical evaluation of Generative AI outputs
Content
- Writing as a process
- Critical reading strategies
- Critical thinking
- Sourcing and critically evaluating academic sources
- Ethical and responsible use of Generative AI as a research tool
- Critical evaluation of Gen AI outputs
- Managing complex information
- Language of argument and evidence-based argumentation
- Synthesising and expressing ideas
- Effective collaboration and critical discussion with peers
Learning Approaches
This unit encourages you to be an active learner by engaging you in a variety of learning opportunities such as lectures, tutorials and eContent to support your learning. After classes, you are expected to continue engaging with unit resources to consolidate your understanding, with one-on-one support available from the teaching team as needed.
The unit provides a supportive learning environment in which you are encouraged to take risks when developing your academic communication skills. You will be challenged through regular tasks that are designed to build your critical thinking and synthesis skills. During lectures and tutorials, opportunities will be provided for you to develop and refine your academic practices.
The knowledge and skills you gain in this unit should also be applied to your discipline units. An important aspect of your development as a successful learner is the ability to transfer the knowledge and skills gained in this unit to other contexts.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
This unit takes a scenario-based approach to assessment. Assessment items are connected to each other and build in complexity over the course of the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Small Group Discussion
You will source a peer-reviewed journal article that offers evidence or insight on a provided research topic. Your task is to attend a mock meeting to discuss the key findings of your article and contribute to a critical group discussion where you compare your findings and formulate practical, evidence-based recommendations on the research topic.
Each group will have 3-4 members and 10-12 minutes to participate in the discussion. This assessment item is completed as a group but graded individually.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Academic Blog
You will develop a clear, evidence-based point of view on a provided research topic, and you will present your position through writing an academic blog post. This task requires you to read widely, critically evaluate and synthesise from a range of sources.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Examination
You will be required to write one annotated bibliography entry based on an article that will be provided. This assessment requires the use of evaluation, reflection and analysis skills.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
QCD210 Canvas site
QUT Cite/Write
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Diploma)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Examination
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO1, Small Group Discussion, Examination
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO1, Examination
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: Small Group Discussion
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO3
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Small Group Discussion
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS40 Diploma in Business
- Investigate real world business problems and situations through the effective analysis and evaluation of foundational theoretical and practical knowledge.
Relates to: ULO2 - Communicate effectively using academic language and literacy skills appropriate to purpose and context across a range of written genres.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination - Communicate effectively using academic language and literacy skills appropriate to purpose and context across a range of oral genres.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion
EN02 Diploma in Engineering
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination
HL10 Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)
- Apply critical thinking, problem solving and digital literacy skills to evidence-based decision making that aims to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals and/or groups in the community.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Examination - Demonstrate the ability to apply communication and interpersonal skills to the promotion of positive outcomes in both academic and healthcare contexts
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination
IF06 Diploma in Creative Industries
- Apply critical and creative thinking, digital literacy and problem solving skills to identify, analyse and evaluate a range of authentic creative enterprise issues
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3 - Communicate effectively using a range of forms across different professional settings and diverse audiences.
Relates to: ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination
IT10 Diploma in Information Technology
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams employing IT project management methodologies to effectively plan and manage time, resources and risk
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination - Communicate professionally and effectively in written, verbal and visual formats to a range of audiences, considering the audience and explaining complex ideas in a simple and understandable manner in a range of IT-related contexts.
Relates to: Academic Blog
Unit Outline: College 2 2027, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | QCD210 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Morag Kobez | morag.kobez@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit helps to further develop the academic writing and literacy skills needed to be a successful, ethically responsible, independent learner in undergraduate university programs. In this unit you will engage with more complex academic tasks that require you to think critically, synthesise information from multiple sources and construct well-supported arguments using appropriate academic conventions. This includes developing an understanding of how to effectively and ethically use Generative AI in your studies.
You will study this unit concurrently with discipline specific units related to your chosen undergraduate degree. The skills you engage with in this unit are transferrable to your discipline specific units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Source and critically evaluate relevant academic sources to support analysis and argumentation.
- Synthesise insights from multiple academic sources to develop coherent arguments that demonstrate critical thinkingRelates to: Diploma Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Develop proficiency in academic writing by organising and presenting complex ideas with clarity, coherence, and following appropriate academic conventions.
- Develop and present persuasive oral arguments through peer collaboration and critical group discussion.
- Demonstrate critical evaluation of Generative AI outputs
Content
- Writing as a process
- Critical reading strategies
- Critical thinking
- Sourcing and critically evaluating academic sources
- Ethical and responsible use of Generative AI as a research tool
- Critical evaluation of Gen AI outputs
- Managing complex information
- Language of argument and evidence-based argumentation
- Synthesising and expressing ideas
- Effective collaboration and critical discussion with peers
Learning Approaches
This unit encourages you to be an active learner by engaging you in a variety of learning opportunities such as lectures, tutorials and eContent to support your learning. After classes, you are expected to continue engaging with unit resources to consolidate your understanding, with one-on-one support available from the teaching team as needed.
The unit provides a supportive learning environment in which you are encouraged to take risks when developing your academic communication skills. You will be challenged through regular tasks that are designed to build your critical thinking and synthesis skills. During lectures and tutorials, opportunities will be provided for you to develop and refine your academic practices.
The knowledge and skills you gain in this unit should also be applied to your discipline units. An important aspect of your development as a successful learner is the ability to transfer the knowledge and skills gained in this unit to other contexts.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
This unit takes a scenario-based approach to assessment. Assessment items are connected to each other and build in complexity over the course of the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Small Group Discussion
You will source a peer-reviewed journal article that offers evidence or insight on a provided research topic. Your task is to attend a mock meeting to discuss the key findings of your article and contribute to a critical group discussion where you compare your findings and formulate practical, evidence-based recommendations on the research topic.
Each group will have 3-4 members and 10-12 minutes to participate in the discussion. This assessment item is completed as a group but graded individually.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Academic Blog
You will develop a clear, evidence-based point of view on a provided research topic, and you will present your position through writing an academic blog post. This task requires you to read widely, critically evaluate and synthesise from a range of sources.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Examination
You will be required to write one annotated bibliography entry based on an article that will be provided. This assessment requires the use of evaluation, reflection and analysis skills.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
QCD210 Canvas site
QUT Cite/Write
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Diploma)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Examination
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO1, Small Group Discussion, Examination
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO1, Examination
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: Small Group Discussion
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO3
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Small Group Discussion
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS40 Diploma in Business
- Investigate real world business problems and situations through the effective analysis and evaluation of foundational theoretical and practical knowledge.
Relates to: ULO2 - Communicate effectively using academic language and literacy skills appropriate to purpose and context across a range of written genres.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination - Communicate effectively using academic language and literacy skills appropriate to purpose and context across a range of oral genres.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion
EN02 Diploma in Engineering
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination
HL10 Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)
- Apply critical thinking, problem solving and digital literacy skills to evidence-based decision making that aims to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals and/or groups in the community.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Examination - Demonstrate the ability to apply communication and interpersonal skills to the promotion of positive outcomes in both academic and healthcare contexts
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination
IF06 Diploma in Creative Industries
- Apply critical and creative thinking, digital literacy and problem solving skills to identify, analyse and evaluate a range of authentic creative enterprise issues
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3 - Communicate effectively using a range of forms across different professional settings and diverse audiences.
Relates to: ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination
IT10 Diploma in Information Technology
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams employing IT project management methodologies to effectively plan and manage time, resources and risk
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination - Communicate professionally and effectively in written, verbal and visual formats to a range of audiences, considering the audience and explaining complex ideas in a simple and understandable manner in a range of IT-related contexts.
Relates to: Academic Blog
Unit Outline: College Summer 2027, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | QCD210 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
Overview
This unit helps to further develop the academic writing and literacy skills needed to be a successful, ethically responsible, independent learner in undergraduate university programs. In this unit you will engage with more complex academic tasks that require you to think critically, synthesise information from multiple sources and construct well-supported arguments using appropriate academic conventions. This includes developing an understanding of how to effectively and ethically use Generative AI in your studies.
You will study this unit concurrently with discipline specific units related to your chosen undergraduate degree. The skills you engage with in this unit are transferrable to your discipline specific units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Source and critically evaluate relevant academic sources to support analysis and argumentation.
- Synthesise insights from multiple academic sources to develop coherent arguments that demonstrate critical thinkingRelates to: Diploma Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Develop proficiency in academic writing by organising and presenting complex ideas with clarity, coherence, and following appropriate academic conventions.
- Develop and present persuasive oral arguments through peer collaboration and critical group discussion.
- Demonstrate critical evaluation of Generative AI outputs
Content
- Writing as a process
- Critical reading strategies
- Critical thinking
- Sourcing and critically evaluating academic sources
- Ethical and responsible use of Generative AI as a research tool
- Critical evaluation of Gen AI outputs
- Managing complex information
- Language of argument and evidence-based argumentation
- Synthesising and expressing ideas
- Effective collaboration and critical discussion with peers
Learning Approaches
This unit encourages you to be an active learner by engaging you in a variety of learning opportunities such as lectures, tutorials and eContent to support your learning. After classes, you are expected to continue engaging with unit resources to consolidate your understanding, with one-on-one support available from the teaching team as needed.
The unit provides a supportive learning environment in which you are encouraged to take risks when developing your academic communication skills. You will be challenged through regular tasks that are designed to build your critical thinking and synthesis skills. During lectures and tutorials, opportunities will be provided for you to develop and refine your academic practices.
The knowledge and skills you gain in this unit should also be applied to your discipline units. An important aspect of your development as a successful learner is the ability to transfer the knowledge and skills gained in this unit to other contexts.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
This unit takes a scenario-based approach to assessment. Assessment items are connected to each other and build in complexity over the course of the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Small Group Discussion
You will source a peer-reviewed journal article that offers evidence or insight on a provided research topic. Your task is to attend a mock meeting to discuss the key findings of your article and contribute to a critical group discussion where you compare your findings and formulate practical, evidence-based recommendations on the research topic.
Each group will have 3-4 members and 10-12 minutes to participate in the discussion. This assessment item is completed as a group but graded individually.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Academic Blog
You will develop a clear, evidence-based point of view on a provided research topic, and you will present your position through writing an academic blog post. This task requires you to read widely, critically evaluate and synthesise from a range of sources.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Examination
You will be required to write one annotated bibliography entry based on an article that will be provided. This assessment requires the use of evaluation, reflection and analysis skills.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
QCD210 Canvas site
QUT Cite/Write
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Diploma)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Examination
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO1, Small Group Discussion, Examination
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO1, Examination
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: Small Group Discussion
TS (4.1): Self-Reflection and Accountability
Relates to: ULO3
TS (4.2): Teamwork Knowledge and Skills
Relates to: ULO3, Small Group Discussion
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS40 Diploma in Business
- Investigate real world business problems and situations through the effective analysis and evaluation of foundational theoretical and practical knowledge.
Relates to: ULO2 - Communicate effectively using academic language and literacy skills appropriate to purpose and context across a range of written genres.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination - Communicate effectively using academic language and literacy skills appropriate to purpose and context across a range of oral genres.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion
EN02 Diploma in Engineering
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination
HL10 Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)
- Apply critical thinking, problem solving and digital literacy skills to evidence-based decision making that aims to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals and/or groups in the community.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Examination - Demonstrate the ability to apply communication and interpersonal skills to the promotion of positive outcomes in both academic and healthcare contexts
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination
IF06 Diploma in Creative Industries
- Apply critical and creative thinking, digital literacy and problem solving skills to identify, analyse and evaluate a range of authentic creative enterprise issues
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3 - Communicate effectively using a range of forms across different professional settings and diverse audiences.
Relates to: ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination
IT10 Diploma in Information Technology
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams employing IT project management methodologies to effectively plan and manage time, resources and risk
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO5, Small Group Discussion, Examination - Communicate professionally and effectively in written, verbal and visual formats to a range of audiences, considering the audience and explaining complex ideas in a simple and understandable manner in a range of IT-related contexts.
Relates to: Academic Blog