Postgraduate SWI-PWR60003-2023

Research for Writers

Understand how creative writers go about researching their work. Examine the importance of formulating research questions. Take in a case study. Outline the writer's publishing process, from drafting to pitching. Investigate publishing opportunities.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

29 May 2023
28 Aug 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

Identify and critically evaluate a range of creative research methodologies appropriate for the field of creative writing
Demonstrate practical skills in collecting, collating, and synthesising research data and the application of a research methodology appropriate to their chosen writing project
Conceptualise, methodologise, collate data, contextualise, and produce a writing project that includes a written piece for publication, a detailed plan, and a reflective researchers’ journey.

Topics covered

- The Research Project - Focussing research and the assignment
- The elements, stages and features of the research process
- The research question - from formulation to implementation
- Research for Journalism and Media
- Researching fiction
- Researching non-fiction
- Research case studies - eg. literature for young people; crime writing
- Other formats for research publication (eg drama and performance)
- Ethics of research
- Conventions of publishing - drafting, editing, formatting, ethics, submission and the pitch
- Publication opportunities

Entry requirements

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-LPW505 (Not currently available)
SWI-LPW502 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

In this subject, students will learn about the relationship between the concept of research as it is used in writing, the methodical collection of appropriate investigative materials and the publication of a researched piece of writing.

Assessments

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