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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides an introduction to the essential writing skills that are required for communication in journalism, advertising and public relations, as well as in the creative and cultural industries. Effective writing for employment in the various disciplines demands competence in correctly using grammar, spelling and punctuation. Competence is developed through learning the principles of grammar, spelling and punctuation, completing exercises that test them, writing in genres that employ them , and self and mutual editing. The unit also develops an awareness of the characteristics of different media, especially their formats, genres, conventions and production processes.
Unit was previously coded CMM1104
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Grammar, spelling and punctuation exercises. | 50% |
| Assignment | Writing and editing a media release or feature article. | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides an introduction to the essential writing skills that are required for communication in journalism, advertising and public relations, as well as in the creative and cultural industries. Effective writing for employment in the various disciplines demands competence in correctly using grammar, spelling and punctuation. Competence is developed through learning the principles of grammar, spelling and punctuation, completing exercises that test them, writing in genres that employ them , and self and mutual editing. The unit also develops an awareness of the characteristics of different media, especially their formats, genres, conventions and production processes.
Unit was previously coded CMM1104
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Grammar, spelling and punctuation exercises. | 50% |
| Assignment | Writing and editing a media release or feature article. | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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