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ENGX8075 – Professional Contexts of Literary and Feature Writing
2022 – Session 2, Online-flexible
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convener
Michelle Hamadache
Contact via michelle.hamadache@mq.edu.au
By Appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MCrWrit
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on developing work for magazines that publish different genres of creative writing: literary fiction, genre fiction, and creative non-fiction periodicals that publish writing on lifestyle and entertainment topics such as food and travel. Students learn to identify markets and publication outlets. They analyse specific readerships, styles, and topical content before developing their own publication-ready projects targeting a specific market and learning how to pitch to these magazines. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify and analyse magazines that publish different genres of creative writing: literary fiction, genre fiction, and creative non-fiction periodicals that publish writing on lifestyle and entertainment.
- ULO2: Analyse and critique key issues raised in the production of different genres of writing.
- ULO3: Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge within a sustained major work appropriate to specific readerships or community contexts.
- ULO4: Demonstrate ethical conduct in relation to the production and publication processes of professional writing.
- ULO5: Work collaboratively in groups to identify and analyse the features of different writing markets.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Participation | 10% | No | Ongoing, Weeks 1-12 |
| Report | 15% | No | 23:55 on 30/10/2022 |
| Proposal/Project Plan | 20% | No | 23:55 on 11/09/2022 |
| Story pitch | 5% | No | 23:55 on 21/08/2022 |
| Creative work | 50% | No | 23:55 on 16/10/2022 |
Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Ongoing, Weeks 1-12
Weighting: 10%
Preparation and participation in scheduled online tutorial discussions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and critique key issues raised in the production of different genres of writing.
- Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge within a sustained major work appropriate to specific readerships or community contexts.
- Work collaboratively in groups to identify and analyse the features of different writing markets.
Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 23:55 on 30/10/2022
Weighting: 15%
Students analyse and report on the subjects, readership and requirements of a particular writing market.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and analyse magazines that publish different genres of creative writing: literary fiction, genre fiction, and creative non-fiction periodicals that publish writing on lifestyle and entertainment.
- Analyse and critique key issues raised in the production of different genres of writing.
- Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge within a sustained major work appropriate to specific readerships or community contexts.
Proposal/Project Plan
Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 23:55 on 11/09/2022
Weighting: 20%
Students design and draft a plan identifying the market and outlining the aims, scope, relevant research process, and time line for your creative work.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and analyse magazines that publish different genres of creative writing: literary fiction, genre fiction, and creative non-fiction periodicals that publish writing on lifestyle and entertainment.
- Analyse and critique key issues raised in the production of different genres of writing.
- Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge within a sustained major work appropriate to specific readerships or community contexts.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct in relation to the production and publication processes of professional writing.
Story pitch
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 23:55 on 21/08/2022
Weighting: 5%
Online presentation of a story pitch for a magazine
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and analyse magazines that publish different genres of creative writing: literary fiction, genre fiction, and creative non-fiction periodicals that publish writing on lifestyle and entertainment.
- Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge within a sustained major work appropriate to specific readerships or community contexts.
Creative work
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 23:55 on 16/10/2022
Weighting: 50%
Students produce a publication-ready creative work targeting a specific literary market.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and analyse magazines that publish different genres of creative writing: literary fiction, genre fiction, and creative non-fiction periodicals that publish writing on lifestyle and entertainment.
- Analyse and critique key issues raised in the production of different genres of writing.
- Apply technical skills and specialist knowledge within a sustained major work appropriate to specific readerships or community contexts.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct in relation to the production and publication processes of professional writing.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Lectures and Zoom Classes/Online Forums start Week 1.
8 x Lectures
8 x Zoom Classes/Online Forums
Readings accessed via Leganto Link on Homepage of iLearn Unit.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). 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
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
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Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
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- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook