Research for Writers
Overview
In this subject, students will learn about the relationship between the concept of research as it is used in writing, the methodical collection of appropriate investigative materials and the publication of a researched piece of writing.
Requisites
25-August-2024
25-August-2024
24-November-2024
24-November-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Identify and critically evaluate a range of creative research methodologies appropriate for the field of creative writing
- Demonstrate practical skills in collecting, collating, and synthesising research data and the application of a research methodology appropriate to their chosen writing project
- Conceptualise, methodologise, collate data, contextualise, and produce a writing project that includes a written piece for publication, a detailed plan, and a reflective researchers’ journey
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
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Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
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In-Class Exercises | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3 |
Written Assignment | Individual | 60% | 1,2,3 |
Content
This unit introduces writers to the relationship between the concept of research as it is used in writing, the methodical collection of appropriate investigative materials and the publication of a researched piece of writing. It addresses research as a function of a diverse range of writing genres and contexts. Content includes:
- The Research Project – focussing research and the assignment
- The elements, stages and features of the research process
- The research question – from formulation to implementation
- Research for Journalism and Media
- Researching fiction
- Researching non-fiction
- Research case studies – eg. literature for young people; crime writing
- Other formats for research publication (eg drama and performance)
- Ethics of research
- Conventions of publishing – drafting, editing, formatting, ethics, submission and the pitch
- Publication Opportunities
- Graduate Attribute: Communication Skills - Communicating using different media
- Graduate Attribute: Teamwork Skills - Collaboration and negotiation
- Graduate Attribute: Digital Literacies  - Information literacy
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Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.