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WRT3114 Writing and Editing
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit helps students to develop professional skills in writing, editing and proofreading. Students study elements of grammar and style, as well as approaches to revision, by completing a range of in-class exercises, including peer editing and manuscript appraisal. Students practise writing for a specific publication, taking account of content and genre requirements, house style, and submission guidelines. The unit also develops students' awareness of some social, cultural, legal, and ethical issues relevant to writing, editing, and publishing.


This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MIEDITEditing Minor
MAAACJHistory and Writing Major
MIAABWHistory and Writing Minor
MAAACILiterature and Writing Major
MAAACKPolitics and Writing Major
MIAABXPolitics and Writing Minor
MAAACHProfessional Writing and Publishing Major
MIAABVProfessional Writing and Publishing Minor
DMAAAAPsychology and Writing Double Major
MAWRITWriting Major
MIAABYWriting and the Environment Minor
MAAACLWriting and the Environment Major
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008