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Write creative nonfiction material

Write creative nonfiction material

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWRT409
State Code
OAO55
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 creative nonfiction material to suit different types of media publications and performance platforms.It applies to individuals who use techniques employed by fiction and nonfiction writers, playwrights and other creative writers to present factually accurate nonfiction text.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine requirements of creative nonfiction text
  • 1.1 Identify purpose for writing nonfiction text according to professional, creative or personal standards and guidelines
  • 1.2 Develop concept for text according to identified purpose, using a range of resources and techniques including journals, notebooks, interviews, writing exercises, observations, reading and research
  • 1.3 Define text form according to its intended audience, style and format
  • 1.4 Determine language, tone and length of text appropriate for the text’s purpose, concept and form
  • 1.5 Confirm purpose, concept and form of text with appropriate sources
2. Plan and prepare to write creative nonfiction text
  • 2.1 Develop timeline and approach for drafting and completing the text
  • 2.2 Research and gather information relating to the intended concept and form of the text
  • 2.3 Identify relevant copyright and intellectual property requirements
3. Create draft creative nonfiction text
  • 3.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking writing tasks
  • 3.2 Draft text according to identified purpose, concept and intended form of output
  • 3.3 Evaluate and revise draft text to ensure it meets the identified purpose, concept and intended form of output
  • 3.4 Proofread draft text to ensure grammar, punctuation and spelling are appropriate for concept and form of output
4. Complete the creative nonfiction text
  • 4.1 Seek, consider and use feedback from appropriate sources to ensure draft text meets intended purpose, concept and form of output
  • 4.2 Confirm with appropriate sources that text complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements
  • 4.3 Complete agreed modifications and produce final draft within required timelines
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