Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Victoria Flanagan
Contact via 9850 6804
W6A 627
By appointment. Happy to receive emails.
Unit Convenor
Jane Messer
Contact via 98508738
W6A 632
By appointment. Happy to receive emails.
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
16cp from 800 level CWPG or ENGL or LIT coded units
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
The unit promotes professional writing and research skills through the production of scholarly and/or creative projects in the fields of Children’s Literature and Creative Writing. Students demonstrate the advanced learning, skills and knowledge gained in their prior and concurrent Masters program studies through the application of their learning in a major project. Independent study is required, and students negotiate an individual curriculum.
In consultation with the unit convenors, each student designs a research-based or creative writing project, working individually or collaboratively to completion. Involvement in industry is encouraged, and projects might include the production of a paper for journal publication, journal editing and production, a conference paper presentation, or curriculum and assessment design.
The aims and context for the major project will complement and extend each student’s individual research and vocational aims. The final works are showcased in professional contexts, such as journal publication or the application of the new curriculum in a school setting.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Participation | 10% | No | Ongoing Weeks 1-13 |
Digital Portfolio | 15% | No | Week 2 (Fri 10 March) |
Major Work Plan | 10% | No | Week 4 (Fri 24 March) |
Peer Assessment | 10% | No | Week 10 (Fri 19 May) |
Major Work | 50% | No | Week 12 |
Showcase of Major Work | 5% | No | Week 13 |
Due: Ongoing Weeks 1-13
Weighting: 10%
See Unit Handbook and iLearn site for full details.
Due: Week 2 (Fri 10 March)
Weighting: 15%
Students create a portfolio drawing on their coursework studies, with a series of reflections. See Unit Handbook and iLearn for full details.
Due: Week 4 (Fri 24 March)
Weighting: 10%
Students draft a Plan including aims, scope, and time line for 1 of the selected Major Work modules:
Due: Week 10 (Fri 19 May)
Weighting: 10%
Students must provide a brief, written assessment of another student’s Major Work draft project (due in Week 10). All draft Major Works must be available for peer review at the start of Week 10, and the completion of the peer reviews must be completed by the end of Week 10, to enable students to reflect on and implement the feedback given.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 50%
Student-initiated professional context projects can be collaborative or individual projects. In consultation with their Convenor and Program Director each student will select one of the following modules as the basis for their Major Work:
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 5%
Digital Poster Presentation and Debrief: Showcase
Digital Poster Presentation and Debrief.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
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Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
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Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by: