Course coordinator
Dr Taryn Bashford
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Communication & Arts School
This course considers the kinds of fiction that are usually described as "genre"or "popular" works. It provides a practice-led exploration and analysis of a range of significant genre texts and techniques. The emphasis is on the genre novel, and students will be asked to workshop a synopsis and write an opening chapter in a genre of their choosing. Students will also consider the theory of genre fiction, and how genres operate in the literary marketplace.
Purpose of the Course
This course provides a practice-led exploration and analysis of a range of significant genre fiction texts and writing techniques. It is also designed to stimulate your curiosity, give you a chance to meet kindred spirits, and develop an understanding of the market for commercial fiction.
Course Goals
On completion of the course, you will be familiar with a wide range of ideasﾠand approaches suitable for creative writing projects, and will have gained a thorough understanding of the workings of the genre novel. You will have gained transferable skills in creativity, communication, planning, andﾠimaginingﾠalternate contexts, viewpoints, and events.
Teaching and Learning Modes
WRIT2050 is taught as a weekly 1-hour lecture and 2-hourﾠtutorial. The lectures are delivered live. There are no mandatory attendance requirements, but all lecture and tutorial material relates to assessment. You would be at a significant disadvantage if you did not engage with your lecturer and tutor.ﾠ
Expectations and Obligations
- You will need to have reliable access to e-mail and will need to check for messages regularly. Please note that, if you send an e-mail from a hotmail or similar account, the university's anti-spam firewall may intercept your e-mail, and your tutor may not receive it.
- There is no mandatory requirement for you to attend lectures and to participate in tutorials, but assessment will be thoroughly covered in both, and marking matrices relateﾠdirectly to material taught in classes.ﾠ
- Please be aware that some of the teaching staff are casual academics and may not respond instantly to email contact. A reasonable expectation would be a response within 2 working days from all teaching staff in the course. Apart from wholly unexpected circumstances, it is always better to give teaching staff plenty of time to respond.
- If you are struggling with assessment or experiencing personal difficulties, please let the course co-ordinator know as soon as you possibly can. We do understand that sometimes feeling overwhelmed prevents students from contacting us in a timely fashion, but you have our assurances that you will be dealt with kindly and non-judgmentally. It is always better to let us know early.
- Genre fiction deals with big conflicts and edgy topics. There is a chance that some of the material in the books set may be confronting for some students. A perusal of Goodreads reviews may give you a sense of their content.
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed students will already have:
- Research skills (catalogue, databases, web searching, reading comprehension)
- The ability or capacity toﾠanalyse literary texts
- An interest in fiction, especially in novels
- A favourite genre or two
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
WRIT1005 or WRIT1110 or permission of course co-ordinator
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
WRIT7050 completed prior to 2015
Restrictions
Course may be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Taryn Bashford
Tutor
Dr Taryn Bashford
Dr Emily Larkin
Mr Pierce Wilcox
Mrs Sharlene Allsopp
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Whilst every effort is made to place students in their preferred activity, it is not always possible for a student to be enrolled in their tutorial of choice. If you require assistance, please ensure that you email timetabling.commarts@enquire.uq.edu.au from your UQ student email with:
- Your name
- Your student ID
- The course code
- A list of three tutorial preferences (in order of preference)
- Reason for the change – e.g. timetable clash, elite athlete status, SAP
Teaching staff do not have access to change tutorials or help with timetables; all timetabling changes must be processed through the Timetabling Team.
Aims and outcomes
This course considers the kinds of fiction that are usually described as "genre"or "popular" works. It provides a practice-led exploration and analysis of a range of significant genre texts and techniques. The emphasis is on the genre novel, and students will be asked to workshop a synopsis and write an opening chapter in a genre of their choosing. Students will also consider the theory of genre fiction, and how genres operate in the literary marketplace. Genres studied may include young adult, fantasy, horror, romance, thriller, historical and science fiction.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Conceptualise genre as it relates to fiction and to the literary marketplace.
LO2.
Understand novel structure and style.
LO3.
Develop approaches for practice-led research.
LO4.
Write the synopsis and opening scenes of a novel.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique | Analysis of Writing Craft | 25% 700-800 words |
24/03/2025 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Novel Synopsis | 20% 500-550 words |
17/04/2025 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard |
| Participation/ Student contribution | Self-assessment Participation | 10% 300 words |
23/05/2025 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard |
| Project | Opening Scenes of a Novel | 45% 2200-2500 words |
30/05/2025 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard |
Assessment details
Analysis of Writing Craft
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 25% 700-800 words
- Due date
24/03/2025 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
Choose a specific aspect of craft that was done well within one of the set texts and was not discussed explicitly in the lecture.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- dialogue
- scene structure
- integration of research
- development of atmosphere
- effective introspection
- creation of narrative interest
- creation of tension
- or anything that interests you; if you are unsure on your chosen topic, check with your tutor.
Answer each of the three questions:
- What is the element of craft? (about 200 words) ie dialogue
Try to be as clear as possible. This is an excellent place to use one or two secondary sources to help you frame your description. Just focus on one element of craft.
- What effect did the author achieve through their approach and why do you think it worked? (about 500 words)
So 'The effect of the author's use of dialogue in the opening scene was ....'
then
'I believe it worked because....'
Use a specific example from the text and provide short quotes as evidence. Pay close attention to elements of language such as word choice, sentence structure, or punctuation. You may also think about where this example falls in the novel. When you consider why the approach worked, again, you may think about using one or two secondary sources to help you frame and prove your answer.
- How can you learn to achieve that effect? (about 100 words)
'I can learn to achieve this effect by .... '
Include your own original writing exercise which could improve the skills associated with your topic, suitable for including in a creative writing handbook.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
- View the name of the submitted file
- View date and time of the upload
- Resubmit your paper (if necessary)
- Download your submitted paper
- Download digital receipt.
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Novel Synopsis
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20% 500-550 words
- Due date
17/04/2025 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
Present a synopsis of the novel you are working on (entire novel, not just opening chapter). Your synopsis should be written in line with the instructions in the relevant lecture and tutorial and should be between 500 and 550 words.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
- View the name of the submitted file
- View date and time of the upload
- Resubmit your paper (if necessary)
- Download your submitted paper
- Download digital receipt.
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Self-assessment Participation
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 10% 300 words
- Due date
23/05/2025 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
This self-assessment happens in three phases:
Week 1: Set goals
At the start of the semester, think about how you have participated in other classes, and how you want to participate in classes going forward. Set yourself three goals for your participation. Write these down so you can refer to them as you move through the class.
Weeks 2-12: Participate and document
Over the course of the semester, keep track of the different ways you participate in the class and engage with class materials. We recommend keeping notes (in a dedicated document or a dedicated page in your notebook, or using the activity tracker we’ve created) since you’ll need to tell us about what you did at the end of the semester.
Week 12: Write and submit a short reflection indicating what you did, how it helped you meet your goals, and what grade you have earned based on your activities and progress towards your goals. Remember to stay within the wordcount guidelines (less than 300 words).
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
- View the name of the submitted file
- View date and time of the upload
- Resubmit your paper (if necessary)
- Download your submitted paper
- Download digital receipt.
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Opening Scenes of a Novel
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 45% 2200-2500 words
- Due date
30/05/2025 4:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
An opening of a novel, in the genre of the student's choice, 2200-2500 words.
* finish the scene
* include an outline of the remaining scenes in the chapter (1-2 lines per scene)
* remain within the allowable word count range (this may require you to tighten what you have written)
Your scene should do the following:
Conflict
o It must have some foreshadowing or link to the broader plot.
o It must have a ‘hook’ that leads into the next chapter/scene.
Character
o It must establish the character’s motivation.
o It must involve at least two ‘in-scene’ characters at some point
Context/Setting
o It must have a concrete setting that is introduced and explored in some way.
o The setting must in some way be researched or designed.
Structure
o It must have at least two scenes.
o The ending of the chapter should coincide with the ending of submitted sample.
Please note: your writing project should also be:
* Double spaced
* In a 12 point font (preferably a serif font e.g. Times)
* Have margins of at least 2.5cm all around
* Indent the first line of every paragraph
* Use only one hard return (enter key) between paragraphs
* If you are in doubt, look at a published book and lay out just like that, but double spaced
* Incorrect layout will lose you marks on presentation
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
- View the name of the submitted file
- View date and time of the upload
- Resubmit your paper (if necessary)
- Download your submitted paper
- Download digital receipt.
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again email your course coordinator immediately with the assignment attached.
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
- Where fractional marks occur in the calculation of the final grade, a mark of x.5% or greater will be rounded up to (x+1)%. A percentage mark of less than x.5% will be rounded down to x%.
- Where no assessable work is received, a Grade of X will apply.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
- Further information regarding the assessment, including marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
- Marks Cannot Be Changed After Being Released: Marks are not open to negotiation with course staff. If you wish to discuss the feedback you have received, you should make an appointment to speak with the Course Coordinator.
- Assessment Re-mark: If you are considering an Assessment Re-mark, please follow the link to important information you should consider before submitting a request.
- Integrity Pledge: Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Modules.ﾠIn uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university.
- Withholding marks prior to finalisation of grades: Per UQ Assessment Procedures – Release of Assessment Item Marks and Grades: The final assessment item and the marks for the assessment item are to be released only after the final grade for the course has been released.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
What to bring to class
- You will get the most out of this course if you settle on the idea for your novel early. It can be something you've been thinking about for a while, or it can be brand new. But if you are working on the idea from beginning to end of the course, you will be able to develop it in class. There is nothing stopping you changing your mind half way through the course, but that will make the final assessment a lot more difficult. You will need an idea to work with by week 2.
- On the weeks that we are working with one of the set novels, please bring either the book or your device with the digital edition along to class. Please read all the texts in the 'required reading' list. For keen writers, reading a novel every week is a great goal. With this in mind, there's a 'recommended' reading list too. These books are not compulsory but will add to and deepen your understanding of writing and analysing genre fiction. These books will also be referred to in lectures and tutorials.ﾠ
- Buy a special notebook, or have a special folder set up on your device for the writing exercises you will write in class. We may refer back to them in subsequent weeks. You can also use this folder/notebook to monitor your own participation and goals.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Lecture |
Week 1: Introduction to Genre Fiction Introduction: Getting into the Genre Groove Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
Week 1 Tutorial Introductions and learning how stories work and all about genre fiction Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Lecture |
Week 2: Where do ideas come from and what's a novel? What exactly is a novel and where do good novel ideas come from? Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 2 Tutorial Planning exercises - idea generation to get you started, plotting and structure Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Lecture |
Week 3: Exploring YA Literature YA Literature; Developing complex characters using specific craft elements (so helpful for your first assessment). Readings: Jandy Nelson (required); Helen Marshall; Tomi Adeyemi Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 3 Tutorial Exploring YA genre conventions. Writing exercises to help you develop your character; discussion of craft analysis; practice closereading Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Lecture |
Week 4: Researching the novel Researching the Genre Novel: Form and Content + historical fiction. Readings: Madeline Miller (required) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 4 Tutorial Researching the novel - practical ways of using research to generate ideas, content, and expected form for your genre. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Lecture |
Week 5: Fantasy Fiction and the world of the book Master of the universe: fantasy and worldbuilding; Readings: Madeline Miller (required); Tomi Adeyemi Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 5 Tutorial Worldbuilding exercises; discussion of setting; all genres require worldbuilding, not just fantasy fiction Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Lecture |
Week 6: Nailing the Synopsis; your map for success Nailing the synopsis: your map for success Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 6 Tutorial Practical help with writing the synopsis for your novel and assessment. Synopsis sharing for feedback - REALLY USEFUL! Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Lecture |
Week 7: Hooking the reader from the first line Openings: Hooking the reader with your first chapter - and first line! Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 7 Tutorial Practical writing exercises for opening lines and opening chapters. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Lecture |
Week 8: Science Fiction: mysteries, quests, conflicts, & tension The Science fiction novel - and techniques to use across all genres Readings: Martha Wells All Systems Red (required); Helen Marshall Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 8 Tutorial A closer analysis of writing techniques found in science fiction novels and used in many genres - quests, conflicts, tension, mysteries. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Lecture |
Week 9: Whispers at Midnight: romance fiction & constructing dialogue Romance - all those tropes! Dialogue and Introspection. Readings: Jandy Nelson (required); Tahereh Mafi Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 9: Tutorial Analysing the romance novel; writing authentic dialogue and introspection Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Lecture |
Week 10: From first page to final book: series writing Series Writing: Is the story ever really over? Readings: Martha Wells Artificial Condition (book 2)(required); Tahereh Mafi Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 10: Tutorial Turning your book into a series. Group work on your novel in progress. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Lecture |
Week 11: Spit and polish: editing your manuscript How to edit your manuscript Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 11: Tutorial Practical editing group work Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Lecture |
Week 12: From "I can't" to "The End"; sustaining your writing over the long term Sustaining your writing over the long term Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Week 12: Drop in Tutorial Opportunity for feedback on your novel from peers and tutor. Problem-solving workshop. Learning outcomes: L04 |
|
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Week 13: Writing Week There are no lectures or tutorials in week 13. Use this week to focus on your writing and submit by Friday 30th May. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
Course guidelines
Communication Expectations
While you are a student at UQ, all communication must be conducted according to the UQ Student Code of Conduct. The UQ Library has a helpful Communicate and collaborate online module.
- Email is the primary way for you to send messages to, and receive information from, the School and our staff.
- You must use your UQ email address (not a private address) to communicate with staff.
- You should add a clear subject line, including course code, and a 2-3 word statement.
- You can send email at any time, however please do not expect responses outside normal working hours (Monday to Friday from ~8am to ~5pm).
- Emails that constitute bullying, harassment or discrimination against staff contravene the Student Code of Conduct. Emails like this will be reported to the University, and the matter will be pursued as misconduct.