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ENGL8026 – Manuscript Project (Half Year, Part A)
2020 – Session 1, Fully online/virtual
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor and Supervisor
Associate Professor Jane Messer
Contact via jane.messer@mq.edu.au
Lvl 2, Australian Hearing Hub 16 University Ave
By appointment - phone
Supervisor
Associate Professor Marcelle Freiman
Contact via marcelle.freiman@mq.edu.au
Lvl 2, Australian Hearing Hub 16 University Ave
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Permission by special approval
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
CWPG827 or ENGL8027
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
In Manuscript Project A, students commence on a 25,000 word creative manuscript (or equivalent in the case of poetry), which may be a complete work such as a themed collection of poetry or short stories, creative nonfiction essays, the opening chapters of a longer work such as a novella or novel, or a digital interactive text-based work. The two consecutive units Manuscript Project A and Manuscript Project B provide an opportunity for a sustained piece of writing to be developed over two sessions. There are no classes or workshops: students work independently with regular written and verbal feedback from a writing supervisor. It is expected that the final work will be of a potentially publishable standard. Application is open to students who have demonstrated excellent progress in their writing units and have submitted a compelling and potentially publishable project plan. Contact the Course Director for further information on how to apply for entry to this unit. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Plan and commence on a manuscript in the genres of novella, novel, short story collection or poetry sequence.
- ULO2: Exercise higher level editorial abilities through independent reflection, revision and rewriting of the manuscript.
- ULO3: Locate and appraise appropriate resources to develop the manuscript.
- ULO4: Utilise professional and mature communication skills and capacity to respond to feedback.
- ULO5: Identify and resolve ethical and/or copyright issues in relation to the creative work’s subject matter, sources or potential audience.
Assessment Tasks
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Delivery and Resources
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Students work with a supervisor from the Department of English creative writing staff. Supervision commences at the start of the Session. During supervision, you communicate one-on-one with your supervisor. There are no campus or online classes. There is an iLearn unit site through which you can communicate with other students and organise your own workshopping group, post news, share achievements etc.
Unit Schedule
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The schedule of work is individually discussed and planned for with your supervisor. For students (the majority) undertaking the full year option of Part A and Part B, there is not submission of final work in this unit. For students completing their manuscript in this unit, your due date is Week 13. See the iLearn site for further details.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
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Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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