Course results for Curtin University Writing Subjects

Immerse yourself in the world of academic reflection and discussion. Explore how to effectively wield language in professional arenas. Master academic referencing and research methods. Write essays and deliver oral presentations using clear language.

Learn travel writing conventions through short exercises and discussions. Discover how freelance travel writers find work and develop relationships with editors. Develop a publishable piece of travel writing that you could pitch to a publication.

Discuss examples of children's literature in Australia, so you can learn from other authors' narrative techniques. Discover what it takes to develop a marketable idea for a children's book. Receive valuable feedback on a work-in-progress.

Step into the world of publishing and professional writing. Draft ways to conduct research when planning your writing. Focus on genres like the personal essay and the short story. Create your own written piece drawing on a range of techniques

Learn how to convince your audience to come with you on a journey. Consider the value in subtle and overt persuasive writing. Craft arguments using a variety of framing, literary and communication devices. Write and edit speeches and online documents.

Put yourself in the role of the editor and find out where they sit in the publishing process. Polish up your proofreading and copyediting skills. Look at editing symbols. Consider layout and design. Measure print publishing against its online cousin.

Examine storytelling and take apart how narratives are constructed. Sift through space, time, perspective and voice. Shine the spotlight on audiences. Take a closer look at narrative fiction and non-fiction and their approach to communication.

Reflect the spirit of the times in your creative writing. Play with non-fiction, opinion and magazine forms. Use your writing to address cultural touchstones like music, television, cinema and sports. Build an awareness of changing genres and issues.

Examine real-world hoaxes and cases of fraud or false identity in publications. Consider a gamut of cultural, ethical and legal issues when writing. Tackle copyright and plagiarism. Champion the value of truth in your professional writing practice.

Look into the future of magazine writing and publishing. Consider the medium in its cultural and social contexts. Develop ideas into feature articles. Soak up interviewing techniques and put them to the test. Analyse publications and their audience.