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2022 unit information
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Last updated: 4 March 2022
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ALW101 and ALW102
ALW305
Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 2-hour seminar per week
Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 2-hour seminar per week or equivalent
The unit provides an overview of the editor's role at each stage of the publishing process, from developmental editing to proofreading and indexing. Students are introduced to the study of the concepts of editing as well as the craft, both on paper and using computers. The unit has a strong focus on copyediting skills, but students are also encouraged to extend their understanding of style, genre and audience. Class exercises and assessment provide experience in editing for book publishing, magazines and websites.
Identify the principles of clear, concise and accurate writing
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
Apply the relevant Australian Standards for Editing Practice to editing tasks
Critically review the needs of a text in relation to copyediting and some structural editing
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
Negotiate in a professional way with authors and editors
GLO6: Self-management
GLO7: Teamwork
GLO8: Global citizenship
Edit on screen and on paper as required
Write clearly and professionally
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: ALW205 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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