Course Title: Edit texts

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: COMM7311C

Course Title: Edit texts

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5295 - Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

For information regarding the delivery of this course please refer to the Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing Student Handbook.

Course Description

This unit of competency requires you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to edit scripts for a range of productions. This process involves assessment, analysis, negotiation, and revision through editing and/or rewriting. It involves particular attention to concept, structure, dialogue and characterisation.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUFWRT401A Edit texts

Element:

1. Prepare to edit written content

Performance Criteria:

1. In consultation with relevant personnel clarify the scope of editing tasks, including timelines
2. Determine style or tone appropriate to the publication or type of communication materials
3. Identify factors that have implications for the way content will be edited
 

Element:

2. Enhance clarity of written communication

Performance Criteria:

4. Amend text according to the principles of clear language and logical structure
5. Ensure that language level is appropriate to target audience
6. Ensure that tone is consistent with theme and purpose of the communication
7. Review punctuation to ensure clarity of meaning and ease of reading
8. Review written material for correct use of grammar and syntax
9. Monitor text for non-inclusive or potentially offensive language
10. In consultation with relevant personnel, clarify areas where content is unclear and amend accordingly, giving due consideration to preserving the integrity of the author's voice as amendments are made
11. Amend text for consistency where additional information has been incorporated
12. Mark up text according to enterprise procedures
 

Element:

3. Finalise editing process

Performance Criteria:

13. Check accuracy of references and organise copyright clearances as required
14. In consultation with relevant personnel, finalise the format and placement of visual material as required
15. Submit final edited material to relevant personnel by agreed deadline
16. Evaluate editing process, assessing one's own performance and noting areas for future improvement
 


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students
 


Teaching Schedule

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students
 


Overview of Assessment

To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete a number of pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.


Assessment Tasks

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students
 


Assessment Matrix

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students

Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration, appeals and discipline

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity

Late Submission
Work submitted late without an extension or special consideration will be penalised. See the program website for more details.

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