CUAWRT506 - Develop nonfiction works for publication

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Unit code: CUAWRT506 | Study level: TAFE
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CUAWRT406 - Write nonfiction material
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop works of nonfiction suitable for publication.

It applies to individuals, working as commissioned or independent writers, who write nonfiction works. Research of the topic of nonfiction material, alongside text types and method of delivery are significant steps in the process of creating nonfiction work. Guidance from others and rigorous testing for accuracy play significant roles in the refinement of the final product.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • research, discuss and refine a concept for nonfiction work;
  • create a proposal to develop the nonfiction work for a particular purpose and audience;
  • identify timelines, information and resource requirements for developing the nonfiction work;
  • develop an outline of the nonfiction work;
  • write and proofread draft nonfiction work;
  • check the draft meets purpose and desired outcome;
  • collect feedback on draft from relevant people by using at least two methods of tracking feedback;
  • proofread and edit draft material and discuss modifications with relevant people;
  • produce a final draft of the nonfiction work, and;
  • follow relevant health and safety practices for work tasks.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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