Writing and Editing for Digital Media (PUBL90006)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This introductory subject is designed to induct graduate students into the major issues and current thinking in web-based communication; to familiarize students with the major channels and platforms in use in this field; to develop an understanding of online genres, and teach essential writing and editing skills for online contexts. Students will gain practical experience in writing in a number of different styles and formats and will learn to publish their work on a digital platform.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should have:



  • capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaborative exercises;
  • cultural and ethical understanding through reflection and reading on the essential criteria of inclusive writing and editing strategies for a digital environment;
  • a high level of information technology literacy and understanding of information management through participation in computer laboratory sessions, preparation and management of complex digital materials and completion of exercises and assignments; and
  • capacity for critical analysis through close engagement with and critique of a wide range of electronic publications.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • high-level written and oral communication skills through contribution to class discussions, the completion of exercises and assignments, and wide reading on issues in contemporary digital communication practice;
  • cultural and ethical understanding through reflection and reading on the essential criteria of inclusive editing and design strategies for a digital environment;
  • a high level of information technology literacy through participation in computer laboratory sessions, preparation and management of digital materials and completion of exercises and assignments;
  • skills in the deployment of visual materials;
  • skills in research, including the use of online materials in the course of preparing exercises and assignments; and
  • skills in time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, tutorial presentations and assessment requirements.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Please note: Students must have successfully completed at least 50 points of their program to enrol in this subject.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Writing and editing a professional personal website stage 1

  • 1250 words
Mid semester30%

In class test of online narrative tools and techniques

  • 1250 words (equivalent)
Late in the teaching period30%

Completion of the professional website begun in the first assignment, with additional content

  • 2500 words (equivalent)
During the examination period40%
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorClaire Parnell
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 30 hours: 1x1-hour lecture and 1x1.5-hour tutorial, taught weekly.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    claire.parnell@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorAlexandra Dane
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTotal 30 hours: 1x1-hour lecture and 1x1.5-hour tutorial, taught weekly.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date14 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

    Semester 2 contact information

    alexandra.dane@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022