Academic communication skills are essential for students. This online micro-credential explores how to start writing an academic essay. You will be provided with strategies to enhance your critical thinking, reading, note-taking, and research skills; all essential for writing an effective academic essay.

 

Students who successfully complete the CQUniversity School of Access Education's Fundamental Essay Writing set of 6 micro-credentials, may receive a unit exemption from the equivalent CL03 Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) unit with CQUniversity.

 

To be eligible for this exemption, students must have completed:

1. Starting an Academic Essay

2. Structuring an Academic Essay

3. Avoiding Plagiarism

4. Referencing and Citing

5. Using Academic Language and Style

6. Fundamentals of Essay Writing: Assessment Module.

 

This online micro-credential provides a digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.