Academic Techniques (11913.1)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Academic Techniques
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC College, Bruce, ACT
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
University Of Canberra College Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Academic Techniques incorporates academic literacies, information literacies and digital literacies that are foundational to the academic environment. These literacies enable effective thinking and communicating in an academic environment, and beyond, into the wider community. This unit prepares students for university by teaching and providing practice in the academic skills that students need to adopt given university standards and expectations. As part of this, the unit explores the different ways of knowing and understanding. This unit addresses Academic Integrity in terms of theory and practice both within an academic environment but also linking to an understanding of this in the wider community environment. This unit also complements and supports the Humanities, Analytical Methods, and Digital Literacy Project units by teaching the skills needed to successfully complete assignments in these units.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply academic integrity to identify information and use it effectively within an academic and professional context;
2. Understand the ethics of information collection and use within an academic and professional context; and
3. Organise and communicate information effectively within an academic context.



Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Ms Carol Drew
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-campus Ms Carol Drew
2026 UC College, Bruce, ACT Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Ms Carol Drew
2026 UC College, Bruce, ACT Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Ms Carol Drew
Not available

Required texts

There are no required readings for this unit. All material used in the unit is made available either on the Canvas site or in the library, and public libraries.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial Intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

The GenAI for StudentsLinks to an external site. Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Please note: The Extension request form is also located under 'Student Resources' in Canvas 'Modules'.

Special assessment requirements

To satisfactorily complete this unit, students must:
• attempt ALL assessment task, and
• achieve 50% overall, and
Upon meeting these requirements students will awarded one of the following grade:
High Distinction HD 85-100
Distinction DI 75-84
Credit CR 65-74
Pass P 50-64
In the event that the student receives a FAIL grade (below 50), one of the following may be used in the final grading:
NX – Fail result based on failure to reach a pass grade in the unit having completed all assessment.
NC - Fail result based on failure to complete one or more of the assessment requirements.
NN - Fail result based on non-participation.
Others include:
WH - Withheld result

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

Students are asked to attend as many classes as they possibly can. There is a direct causal link between class attendance and passing the unit. If you are struggling with regular attendance please contact the Program Coordinator for assistance with attendance flexibility. Students are also asked to use the Canvas site to catch up on any classes they may have missed by watching the allotted videos or lectures and completing the embedded activities.

Required IT skills

Access to a laptop or desktop computer is necessary.

In-unit costs

The only cost students have is the Student Services and amenities fees which must be paid for by FRIDAY WEEK 4.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None