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Write fiction material

Write fiction material

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWRT405
State Code
OAO54
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/02/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/04/2019
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
02/04/2019
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write fiction material in a range of forms and to use basic editing and proofreading skills to refine work.It applies to individuals who draw on a range of information sources and writing techniques to compose fiction materials in a variety of text types and styles. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine requirements for fiction material
  • 1.1 Determine requirements of the fiction material including genre and elements of composition
  • 1.2 Research and gather information relevant to the fiction topic
  • 1.3 Clarify purpose and required outcomes of the fiction material with relevant stakeholders
  • 1.4 Identify intended audience and research requirements to select the most suitable form and publication media
  • 1.5 Clarify copyright, intellectual property and regulatory requirements
  • 1.6 Determine appropriate language, style, tone and length
  • 1.7 Determine appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation
2. Plan and prepare to write fiction material
  • 2.1 Develop an appropriate timeline to complete the fiction material based on requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare resources needed to produce the required materials
  • 2.3 Plan writing task to reflect the audience, structure and content of the fiction material
  • 2.4 Organise information and develop ideas for fiction material
3. Create draft of fiction material
  • 3.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking writing tasks
  • 3.2 Use writing techniques and structural elements appropriate for the genre and publication type to create draft
  • 3.3 Perform basic editing of draft to meet the requirements of the fiction material
  • 3.4 Perform basic proofreading of draft to meet the requirements of the fiction material
  • 3.5 Confirm content complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements
4. Complete the fiction material
  • 4.1 Confirm draft is appropriate for the purpose, publication media and intended audience
  • 4.2 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders and establish the method by which feedback will be provided
  • 4.3 Discuss and confirm any modifications with relevant people
  • 4.4 Complete agreed modifications and produce final draft within required timelines
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