This unit is part of the pathway course for Indigenous students seeking access to postgraduate health professional science courses. The unit provides a foundation in the communication and research skills appropriate to a tertiary undergraduate level. <br/><br/>The unit provides the means for students to develop and consolidate competency in a range of communicative contexts. Topics covered include conventions of various modes of academic discourse (scientific and non-scientific), basic library, database, research skills, textual interpretation and critical reading, the conventions and expectations of a variety of assessment modes and associated strategies required to meet those... -- Course Website