Assignment Submission:

Assignments are to be submitted through Turnitin on iLearn. The assignments relate to building creative nonfiction writing skills. They will be assessed according to the appropriate rubrics which will be provided on the unit's iLearn site.

Correct use of grammar, accurate spelling, demonstrated depth of research where appropriate and evidence that you have thought deeply about your subject matter are other important factors in assessing your work. Meeting the set deadline and presenting the work according to specifications will improve your mark. Group and individual feedback will be provided wherever possible.

Use the following checklist before handing in any work:

1. Typed, minimum of 1.5 line spacing, with wide margins.
2. Spelling checked, including proper names
3. Word count (where required) printed at the end of the piece.
4. Grammar correct.
5. All book, film and other titles in italics.
6. Correct referencing provided where necessary. The Discipline of Literature and Creative Writing uses the Modern Languages Association (MLA) referencing format. A guide to referencing will be provided to students.

Late Assignments:

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.

Please make every effort to submit your assignment by the due date.

If you find you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through http://connect.mq.edu.au. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the unacknowledged use of other peoples' work or ideas. It is a serious academic offence and attracts severe penalties. It is your responsibility to know what plagiarism is, and how to avoid it. 

Consent Forms and Publication Wavier Forms

When a student interviews a person face-to-face, over the telephone, via email or through any other means, they must provide that person with information about the interview and how the resulting information gathered will be used. Students must also obtain written or emailed confirmation that their interview subject has understood and agreed to such uses. A standard form for this purpose is available on iLearn. The relevant form must be completed and attached to all assignments that involve interviews.

When students submit their work to a publication, whether seeking payment or not, they must obtain written agreement that the publisher will assume total responsibility for the publication of the story and indemnify the writer against any action arising from such publication. A standard form for this purpose -- a publication waiver -- must be used and can be obtained from the unit convenor.

Note: Your assignments will not be marked unless the required Participation Interview Consent Form is completed and attached to the work for each person interviewed. This form is available on the iLearn site. Students should keep copies of all completed forms.   

DELIVERY

This unit is delivered using the 'flipped classroom' model, which means that students learn content before class and apply it during class. The unit is designed for students to learn at their own pace, so all resources, including recorded lectures and readings, are available at the start of the semester. 

LECTURES

All lectures have been pre-recorded and are accessible via iLearn. 

TUTORIALS

Classes start in Week 1.

• Internal Students: There will be a one-hour weekly tutorial to discuss unit concepts and content, and writing techniques. 
• Online Students: Discussion of  unit concepts and content, and writing techniques, will take place through online discussion posts.

Participation in tutorial classes or online discussion forums is optional in this unit. 

ASSIGNMENTS:

Assignments are to be submitted via Turnitin - Please note the strict Late Penalty that applies.

TECHNOLOGY:

Lectures will be available on iLearn. The tutorial for internal students is scheduled face-to-face. External students will work asynchronously via online forums. Announcements, assignment tasks and other materials to be used in tutorials will be posted as needed on iLearn.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Brenda Miller and Suzanne Paola, Tell It Slant, 3^rd ed. McGraw Hill, 2019. Students can purchase this text from Australian suppliers: Gleebooks; Readings; Dymocks and other local suppliers. It is also available online via the unit's Leganto site.

See the iLearn weekly schedule for more details.

Other required readings will be set each week, including creative nonfiction essays, blogs and book chapters, etc. These are available via the unit's Leganto site.