This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply advanced writing techniques in a range of forms.

It applies to competent writers who seek to refine their writing techniques and approaches. This would usually be carried out independently, with some guidance from editors, agents or other relevant people.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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
Develop concept for written material based on its purpose and its intended audience
Document concept and proposed language and style techniques and seek feedback from relevant parties
Refine writing concept as required
Research writing techniques and approaches
Identify how writing techniques achieve different technical effects
Evaluate writing techniques suitable for the concept
Adapt and apply relevant writing techniques for the concept
Determine writing technique for written material
Identify resources required to develop the written material
Evaluate constraints that may impact on the writing
Consider constraints and the availability of resources and revise the concept accordingly
Plan writing tasks to reflect the intended audience, concept requirements and available resources
Gather resources required to complete written material
Organise writing tasks and develop a timeline to complete the written material
Agree on a timeline for completion with relevant parties
Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking writing tasks
Develop narrative or sequence of ideas for writing tasks
Draft written material using writing techniques and refined concept and narrative
Evaluate language, structure and style of the written material, taking into account the intended audience and purpose
Identify any potential copyright and intellectual property requirements and address where needed
Refine written material using basic editing techniques to check grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary and style requirements.
Complete written material to satisfy delivery requirements

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUAWRT505 - Perform advanced writing tasks

Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

CUAWRT505 - Perform advanced writing tasks

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: