Real Life Writing

PWR60002 12.5 Credit Points Online

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

  • 150 contact hours - Online

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.

2024 teaching periods

Hawthorn

HOL Study Period 1		 Hawthorn

HOL Study Period 3

Dates:
26 Feb 24 - 26 May 24

Results:
18 Jun 24

Last self enrolment:
10 Mar 24

Census:
18 Mar 24

Last withdraw without fail:
12 Apr 24

Dates:
26 Aug 24 - 24 Nov 24

Results:
17 Dec 24

Last self enrolment:
8 Sep 24

Census:
16 Sep 24

Last withdraw without fail:
11 Oct 24

Aims and objectives

In this unit, students will learn how to read, write and research a wide range of writing styles typical to those met in the course of their work and/or life. Students will gain insight into different forms of professional writing, have access to professionals speaking about their particular form of professional writing, develop understanding of the relationship between professional writing style and target audience, and obtain skills in writing for different professional purposes.
 
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO) 
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
 
1. Identify and critically evaluate a range of review-based and popular writing styles and forms appropriate to the field of creative, professional and industry-based writing
2. Demonstrate practical skills in researching for and composing styles appropriate to their chosen writing project
3. Conceptualize, methodologies, collate data, contextualize, and produce a writing project demonstrating an understanding of target audience and industry or professional publication requirements.