CU5702 - Writing Project

[To be introduced by Internal on-campus, Internal on-campus mode in 2009]

Credit points:	06
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

Completion of a major piece of writing in one of the genres taught in the Master of Writing.

Learning Outcomes

• conceptual coherence, clarity and originality;
• adequate progress in research;
• evidence of understanding of and engagement with theoretical ideas and approaches relevant to the topic;
• practical writing skills in a particular genre.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

COMPLETION OF GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF WRITINGMust have completed 24 credit points from the graduate writing program

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Coord/Lect:	Dr Lindsay Simpson.
Contact hours:	13 hours
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Other
Assessment:	assignments.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.