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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Feb 2022
- 29 Aug 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
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- The role of the writer
- Self and other
- The ethics of representation
- Research methods 1 - the interview
- Research methods 2 - observation
- Research methods 3 - library and internet research
- Genre 1 - the personal essay
- Genre 2 - the short story
- Genre 3 - the feature article Bringing it all together to create your own work
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Audio/Video Streaming
This subject was previously known as Introduction to Writing.
This subject explores representation in writing and how the dynamic relationship between Self and Other plays a central role in the writing process. The representation of the self and of others is central to a broad range of written genres and forms. Students of professional writing will find that the subject introduces them to a variety of genres and forms essential to the portfolio of a professional writer, and will discover how creative writing techniques can enrich their professional work.
This subject is NOT an introduction to the mechanics of writing (grammar, punctuation, expression, etc.), but an introduction to the writing profession, publishing and the genres and forms of creative and professional writing.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Essay (30%)
- Folio (30%)
- Major Project (40%)
Current study term: 27 Feb 22 to 29 May 22
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Next study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22
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