Course Title: Write non-fiction

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: COMM7306

Course Title: Write non-fiction

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:mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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Nominal Hours: 50

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency requires you to demonstrate the skills relevant to creating a publishable nonfiction work. These include an ability to use structure, style and tone appropriate to a concept, to undertake appropriate research, and to respond to feedback from specialists in the field. A fictional genre, work or issue might form the subject of such nonfiction writing. The relevant nonfiction writing techniques might also be demonstrated in the process of developing creative or hybrid-genre writings.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU20276 Write non-fiction

Element:

1 Develop a concept suitable for a work of non-fiction

Performance Criteria:

1.1
Concept is explored with regard to purpose, desired outcome and understanding of the market
1.2
Possible constraints are identified and examined to determine feasibility of concept
1.3
Audience is determined and potential markets are researched.
1.4
Discussion of concept is initiated with industry colleagues and specialists in the field, and feedback is sought
1.5
Proposal for development of non-fiction work is developed.

Element:

2 Clarify project requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1
Research requirements for the work of non-fiction are identified
2.2
Developmental stages for the work are formulated.
2.3
A timeline for the completion of the work is agreed with commissioning agents or editors if applicable.
2.4
Social, ethical and environmental impacts of the approaches/concepts are considered
2.5
Potential copyright issues are considered and explored
2.5
Resource requirements to complete project are identified

Element:

3 Plan writing

Performance Criteria:

3.1
Format of work is decided on after research and experimentation and in consultation with relevant personnel
3.1
Structure of the work is determined
3.2
Outline of the work is developed
3.3
Style and tone appropriate to the audience are considered

Element:

4 Develop draft

Performance Criteria:

4.1
Non-fiction narrative is developed with consideration given to the nature and format of the project
4.2
Concept is re-evaluated and refined as necessary
4.3
Draft is reviewed and evaluated against purpose and desired outcome
4.4
Additional requirements or modifications are made in consultation with relevant personnel.
4.5
Amendments are made to writings as required
4.6
Draft is checked using appropriate editing techniques.


Learning Outcomes


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Details of Learning Activities

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Teaching Schedule

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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Overview of Assessment

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Assessment Tasks

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Assessment Matrix

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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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