Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Step 1: View the Welcome Message and Course Overview

    • Step 2: Complete the Pre-Course Survey

    • Step 3: Save the URL for the live one-on-one tutorials (via the 'Live Webinar' platform)

    • Step 4: Learn how to get the most out of the Course

    • Step 5: Support & Troubleshooting Guide

    • Step 6: Familiarise yourself with the tutorial group
  • 2

    Module 1: Introduction

    • Introduction to Module 1

    • Step 1: How to Define (or Clarify) Your Aim (VIDEO)

    • Define Your Aim (EXERCISE)

    • Define Your Aim (EXERCISE ANSWERS, FEEDBACK & EXAMPLES)

    • Define Your Objectives (EXERCISE)

    • Define your Objectives (EXERCISE ANSWERS & FEEDBACK)

    • From Key Problem to Objectives - Flow Diagram (EXERCISE)

    • From Key Problem to Objectives - Flow Diagram (EXERCISE ANSWERS & EXAMPLES)

    • Step 2: The Priorities of Science Writing (VIDEO)

    • Identify Plain English (EXERCISE and HANDOUT)

    • Identify Plain English (EXERCISE ANSWERS & EXAMPLES)

    • Step 3: How to develop efficient reading, citation and note-taking habits (VIDEO)

    • Develop your Search Criteria & Reading Objectives (WORKSHEET)

    • Develop your Note-taking Sheet (EXAMPLE)

    • Step 4: How to effectively manage your writing time (VIDEO)

    • Identify your Time and Task Obstacles (CHECKLIST)
  • 3

    Module 2: Getting Started

    • Introduction to Module 2

    • Step 1: How to plan the stages of document production (VIDEO)

    • Complete the Document Preparation Plan (CHECKLIST)

    • Review the example planning templates (SPREADSHEETS)

    • Step 2: How to identify the target audience and purpose (VIDEO)

    • Define Your Audience Types (EXERCISE)

    • Define Your Audience Types (EXERCISE ANSWERS & FEEDBACK)

    • Define Your Target Audience and Purpose (EXERCISE)

    • Define Your Target Audience and Purpose (EXERCISE ANSWERS & FEEDBACK)

    • Step 3: How to align project design with document structure (VIDEO)

    • What's Your Problem? (EXERCISE)

    • What's Your Problem? (EXERCISE ANSWERS, FEEDBACK & EXAMPLES)

    • Step 4: How to produce a content-rich first draft (VIDEO)

    • How to Write a Summary (EXERCISE)
  • 4

    Module 3: How to Efficiently Manage the Writing Process

    • Introduction to Module 3

    • Step 1: How to Prioritise the Writing Process (VIDEO)

    • Prioritise the Writing Process (CHECKLIST & TEMPLATE)

    • Step 2: How to critically evaluate your writing (VIDEO)

    • Step 3: How to seek and respond to feedback (VIDEO)

    • Step 4: How to monitor your writing productivity (VIDEO)

    • Step 4: Monitor Your Writing Productivity (WORKSHEET)

    • Step 5: Course Wrap-up and Additional Resources (LECTURE)

    • Key Course Documents

    • Further Reading & Resources

    • Request a Course Completion Certificate

    • Complete the Course Evaluation Survey

    • Congratulations! You have completed the course!