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Write narratives

Write narratives

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWRT414
State Code
OAO64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2018
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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 skills and knowledge required to write narratives for print, electronic publications and a range of other media. It applies to individuals who write narratives for different audiences and in different formats, and who develop knowledge of the elements of narrative such as theme, form, characterisation, dialogue, point of view and style in order to write narratives.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine purpose, concept and intended form of output for narrative
  • 1.1 Determine purpose for writing narrative according to professional, creative or personal standards and guidelines
  • 1.2 Develop concept for narrative according to identified purpose, using a range of resources and techniques including journals, notebooks, interviews, writing exercises, observations, reading and research
  • 1.3 Define form of output for narrative according to its intended audience, style and format of narrative
  • 1.4 Determine language, tone and length of narrative appropriate for the narrative’s purpose, concept and form
  • 1.5 Confirm purpose, concept and form of output with appropriate sources
2. Plan and prepare to write narrative
  • 2.1 Develop timeline and approach for drafting and completing the narrative
  • 2.2 Research and gather information relating to the intended concept and form of the narrative
  • 2.3 Identify relevant copyright and intellectual property requirements to comply with in drafting and completing the narrative
3. Create draft narrative
  • 3.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking writing tasks
  • 3.2 Draft narrative according to its identified purpose, concept and intended form of output
  • 3.3 Evaluate and revise draft narrative to ensure it meets the identified purpose, concept and intended form of output
  • 3.4 Proofread draft narrative to ensure grammar, punctuation and spelling are appropriate for concept and form of output
4. Complete the narrative
  • 4.1 Seek, consider and use feedback from appropriate sources to ensure draft narrative meets intended purpose, concept and form of output
  • 4.2 Confirm with appropriate sources that narrative complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements
  • 4.3 Complete agreed modifications and produce final draft within required timelines
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