Real Life Writing

• • The structure of writing across a range of genres will be considered in this unit, encompassing: style, tone, register
  • Film e.g. reviews, outlines, scripts
  • Art e.g. reviews, stories, histories, styles
  • Sculpture e.g. reviews, personal responses, styles, histories
  • Architecture e.g. styles, cultural influences, reading the street as text
  • Creative writing e.g. genres, inspirations, styles, audiences, ideal readers
  • Business writing e.g. reports, letters, applications
  • Music e.g. styles, responses
  • Academic journals e.g. purpose, academic discourse, referencing for scholarly conversations
  • Advertisements e.g. purpose, critical evaluation, pithy writing
  • Utilising social media and multimedia opportunities

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• SWI-LPW504 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

In this subject, students will learn how to read, write and research a wide range of writing styles typical to those met in the degree of their work and/or life. Students will gain insight into different forms of professional writing, have access to professionals speaking about their particular form of professional writing, develop understanding of the relationship between professional writing style and target audience, and obtain skills in writing for different professional purposes.

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.

• Assignments (60-70%)
• Online Discussion (30-40%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).