Communication and Information Management

    Unit code: VIT1103 | Study level: Undergraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    AVENU India
    Footscray Nicholson
    Online Real Time
    VU Brisbane
    VU Sydney
    N/A
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    Overview

    This unit aims to develop a set of skills associated with professional communication such as oral and written; including technical and online. Students locate and assemble reliable relevant sources of information for analysis and presentation. Content includes an overview of the Internet, characteristics and functions of browsers, resources on the Internet, using search engines effectively, and application of IT technology to information gathering and reporting.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Conduct basic research by collating and synthesising information from a variety of sources;
    2. Assess and evaluate resources and make judgements and decisions on their reliability and validity;
    3. Demonstrate clear professional communication for specific purposes;
    4. Plan and apply a variety of approaches to design and present researched information to given problem; and
    5. Collaborate with others using effective interpersonal skills to design and develop online material, with responsibility for own output.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    3 x Online Quizzes
    Assessment type: Portfolio
    |
    Grade: 30%
    3 x Professional Communication Tasks
    Assessment type: Project
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Group Assignment (35%) & Oral Presentation (15%)

    Other locations

    For students studying at AVENU India
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Online Quizzes
    Assessment type: Portfolio
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Professional communication portfolio
    Assessment type: Project
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Research project
    For students studying at Henan University
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Online Quizzes
    Assessment type: Portfolio
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Professional Communication Portfolio
    Assessment type: Report
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Group Assignment (35%) & Oral Presentation (15%)
    For students studying at VU Sydney
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    3 x Online Quizzes
    Assessment type: Portfolio
    |
    Grade: 30%
    3 x Professional Communication Tasks
    Assessment type: Project
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Group Assignment (35%) & Oral Presentation (15%)

    Required reading

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