This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write nonfiction 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 produce nonfiction materials in variety of forms and delivery media.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Establish requirements of the nonfiction material including topic and elements of composition
Clarify purpose and required outcomes of the nonfiction material with relevant people
Identify intended audience and select the most suitable form, publication media
Develop ideas and concept for the nonfiction topic
Clarify copyright, intellectual property and regulatory requirements for the nonfiction material
Identify appropriate language, style, tone and length for the intended audience
Determine appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation for the intended audience
Develop timeline for completion of the nonfiction material based on requirements
Prepare resources needed to produce the required materials
Plan writing task to reflect the publication media, scope, structure and content of the nonfiction material
Research and gather information to ensure that the requirements of the writing task will be met
Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking writing tasks
Use writing techniques and structural elements appropriate for the publication type to create draft nonfiction material
Perform basic editing of draft to meet the requirements of the nonfiction material
Perform basic proofreading of draft to meet the requirements of the nonfiction material
Check content complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements
Confirm the draft is appropriate for the purpose, publication media and intended audience
Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders and establish the method by which feedback will be provided
Discuss and confirm any modifications with relevant people
Complete agreed modifications and produce final draft within required timelines

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUAWRT406 - Write nonfiction material

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Assessment Record Sheet

CUAWRT406 - Write nonfiction material

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