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ENGL8022 – Short Form Writing - short story, novella, poetry cycle
2023 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor and Teacher
Willo Drummond
Contact via Email
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
ENGX8022
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on short-form creative writing in its evolving forms, including micro narratives and the short story, poetry cycles, the short story sequence and novella. In addition to writing workshops, students read Australian and international short-form writing, and narrative studies texts that investigate questions of form and the relationship of the reader to the text. Students develop a critical awareness of the broader national and international contexts in which short-form writing is published. At the conclusion of the unit, students will have produced a range of short-form creative works and a book plan. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Evidence close reading skills in the reading of creative writing texts.
- ULO2: Plan, write, edit and rewrite short-form creative works.
- ULO3: Apply technical creative writing terms, vocabulary and narrative studies concepts in the analysis of texts.
- ULO4: Analyse and appraise the work of others in writing communities utilizing interpersonal skills and creative writing terms, vocabulary and narrative studies concepts.
- ULO5: Assess and evaluate contemporary Australian and international creative writing in print and digital modes.
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 written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Workshop | 30% | No | Ongoing |
| Report | 30% | No | 23:55 on 07/05/23 |
| Short-form creative work | 40% | No | 23:55 on 28/05/23 |
Workshop
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 30%
Writing exercises; discussions and workshopping
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evidence close reading skills in the reading of creative writing texts.
- Plan, write, edit and rewrite short-form creative works.
- Apply technical creative writing terms, vocabulary and narrative studies concepts in the analysis of texts.
- Analyse and appraise the work of others in writing communities utilizing interpersonal skills and creative writing terms, vocabulary and narrative studies concepts.
- Assess and evaluate contemporary Australian and international creative writing in print and digital modes.
Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: 23:55 on 07/05/23
Weighting: 30%
Students select to write either a report and analysis of a recent issue of an Australian journal of creative writing/literature/cultural analysis; or a book proposal for a story or poetry cycle.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evidence close reading skills in the reading of creative writing texts.
- Apply technical creative writing terms, vocabulary and narrative studies concepts in the analysis of texts.
- Assess and evaluate contemporary Australian and international creative writing in print and digital modes.
Short-form creative work
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 42 hours
Due: 23:55 on 28/05/23
Weighting: 40%
Short-form creative work
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Plan, write, edit and rewrite short-form creative works.
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
Seminar structure
The unit is delivered online, and in blended mode (face-to-face and online) for campus students. Online students will work in groups of 6-8 students in a discussion group and a workshop group.
Weekly seminars will include seven weeks for reading and discussion, including two weeks workshopping Writing Exercises; and five weeks of workshop intensive discussions.
Classes will begin in Week 1.
Resources
Most of the essential and recommended readings for this unit are available via the unit's Leganto link. Some books will need to be borrowed or purchased. Your lecturer recommends that you source these from Australian suppliers in order to support your peers ( i.e. Australian writers, booksellers and publishers). Booktopia.com; independent booksellers such as Gleebooks; your local library; and Australian re-sellers of used books such as through Abebooks.com are all excellent supply sources.
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
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
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.
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- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
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- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
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Unit information based on version 2023.01R of the Handbook