Introduction to Academic Writing

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
COMM 1012
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Course ID
205705
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Mt Gambier, Port Lincoln, Adelaide City Campus, Online, Whyalla, Ceduna
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Tristan King
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To introduce the skill of academic writing to students who are new to the university learning environment with a focus on research and information literacy, writing conventions, essay and report writing structure and academic integrity. The course also aims to build learning strategies, study and career plans for the student’s future.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply research strategies to locate and evaluate academic sources to construct an essay or report utilising appropriate academic writing referencing conventions.
  • Identify language register appropriate to academic genre.
  • Utilise digital tools to explore study and career options in local and global contexts.
  • Identify productive strategies to work effectively in groups and alone.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

Portfolio, Essay

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 20947
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 20948
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 20949
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 20950
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 20951
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 20952
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 20953
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 20954
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 22828
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09 Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 31325
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
Class number
Class number 31326
Section
Section TU11
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Class number
Class number 31327
Section
Section TU12
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS2-09A
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS2-09A
Class number
Class number 31328
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 5:10pm - 8pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 5:10pm - 8pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 21987
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-37 Tristan King
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-37 Tristan King
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

Port Lincoln

Group 1

Class number
Class number 20244
Section
Section 01PL
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 21 Jun - Port Lincoln , Tristan King
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 20143
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 21 Jun - Online , Tristan King, Heidi Hetz
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 21988
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36 Tristan King
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36 Tristan King
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

Ceduna

Group 1

Class number
Class number 20245
Section
Section 01CD
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 21 Jun - Ceduna , Tristan King
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Ceduna

Group 1

Class number
Class number 50226
Section
Section 01CD
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Ceduna ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 51140
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 51141
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 51142
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 51143
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 51144
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 51145
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 51146
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 51147
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 52958
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 52185
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 52186
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. f you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 50126
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

Port Lincoln

Group 1

Class number
Class number 50225
Section
Section 01PL
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Port Lincoln ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed LANG1067 Introduction to Academic Writing please do not enrol in this course.

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