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CRI1100 Essential Skills for University Study in Criminology and Law
SCHOOL OF LAW AND JUSTICE
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

University students require a number of general and academic study skills to enable them to successfully study and achieve within their undergraduate course. This unit is designed specifically for students enrolled in a Criminology and Justice or Law course. It will expose students to a range of tertiary learning skills that can be transferred and applied to other units of study within their course. Using relevant theory and applied activities, students will examine their personal learning styles and will be introduced to essential academic writing and oral communication practices, critical thinking, paraphrasing practices, referencing conventions, effective teamwork skills, information technology systems and time management. During the semester, students will engage in self-reflective practices and will be provided with opportunities to work independently and collaboratively.



Full Unit Outline

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
C25Associate Degree in Criminology and Justice
G81Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011