TRNS001-26B1 (C) Bridging One 2026

Introduction to Academic Writing

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 5 April 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 15 March 2026

Description

This course provides an introduction to the conventions of academic reading, writing, referencing and research. Students will be introduced to a variety of study skills such as time management, reflection and revision.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Programme Manager.

Restrictions

PREP001, BRDG006

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 13:00 - 15:00 Ernest Rutherford 465
16 Feb - 29 Mar
02 Tuesday 13:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 111
16 Feb - 29 Mar
03 Tuesday 13:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 441
16 Feb - 29 Mar
04 Tuesday 13:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 445
16 Feb - 29 Mar
Tutorial B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 13:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 101
16 Feb - 29 Mar
02 Thursday 13:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 111
16 Feb - 29 Mar
03 Thursday 13:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 446
16 Feb - 29 Mar
04 Thursday 13:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 445
16 Feb - 29 Mar
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 11:00 Jack Erskine 101
16 Feb - 29 Mar
02 Tuesday 09:00 - 11:00 James Logie 104
16 Feb - 29 Mar
03 Tuesday 09:00 - 11:00 Jack Erskine 441
16 Feb - 29 Mar
04 Tuesday 09:00 - 11:00 Jack Erskine 340
16 Feb - 29 Mar
Workshop B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 11:00 Jack Erskine 101
16 Feb - 29 Mar
02 Thursday 09:00 - 11:00 Jack Erskine 111
16 Feb - 29 Mar
03 Thursday 09:00 - 11:00 Jack Erskine 441
16 Feb - 29 Mar
04 Thursday 09:00 - 11:00 Elsie Locke 104A
16 Feb - 29 Mar

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Quizzes (Online) 20% Weeks 1 - 5
Source Evaluation + Essay Plan 10% Week 2
Partial Essay 30% Week 4
Research Essay 40% Week 6

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $948.00

International fee $4,263.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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