Advanced Writing (MECM30008)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2023
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About this subject
Overview
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This subject provides students with the skills to write at an advanced journalistic level. Lectures will present students with techniques that will enhance skills in interviewing, news judgement, narrative technique, researching, framing ideas, developing contacts and using off the record information. Students will also deal with issues of fairness and objectivity, plagiarism, libel and codes of conduct. On completion of this subject, students will have developed advanced skills in feature writing.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- the ability to develop practical knowledge of different journalistic writing styles;
- gained a critical understanding of interviewing, the role of sources and researching;
- become aware of ethical and legal issues in contemporary journalism; and
- acquired high level skills in feature writing.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- be able to effectively research and write extended length journalistic stories;
- have gained an understanding of the practical implications of on-going debates over journalistic conduct in relation to their own writings; and
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the mass media and other forms of communication in contemporary society.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of either 100-105/100-205/670-302/MECM30010 Writing Journalism
OR
MECM20009 Introduction to Media Writing
OR
100-100/MECM10002 Professional Writing
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the BA (Media and Communications) degree prior to 2011.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
100-312 Advanced Writing
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A news exercise
| Early in the teaching period | 20% |
A major news feature
| During the examination period | 60% |
A tutorial presentation
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Participation in tutorials | Throughout the semester | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of (or at least) 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures, in person or via online delivery. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. (Complete not less than 50% of word count) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
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- Subject notes
This subject is not available as Breadth or to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts. This subject is only available to third year students enrolled in the BA (Media and Communications) 105-MC, BA (Media and Communications)/Bachelor of Commerce, BA (Media and Communications)/ Bachelor of Laws.
Completion of either 100-105/100-205/670-302/MECM30010 Writing Journalism OR MECM20009 Introduction to Media Writing or 100-100/MECM10002 Professional Writing, is required.
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the BA (Media & Communications) degree prior to 2011.
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 10 November 2023