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Undergraduate | CUR-PWP121 | 2024

Skills in Professional Writing

Course information for 2024 intake

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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.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Start dates
26 Feb 2024,
27 May 2024,
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Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

Price from

$2,040

Upfront cost

$0

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Skills in Professional Writing

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. identify and analyse a range of professional texts taking into account writing techniques, styles for various purposes, and modes of persuasion
    2. apply techniques of persuasion in writing and oral communication
    3. create clear and effective documents for specific audiences and purposes
    4. apply well-developed writing and editing skills

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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