Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUAWRT504, 'Perform advanced editing tasks'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform advanced editing tasks' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Evaluate written material | 1.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking work tasks 1.2 Clarify purpose and audience for the written material with relevant parties 1.3 Determine appropriate language and style of written material and acquire style guides if required 1.4 Evaluate language, structure and style of the written material, taking into account the intended audience and purpose 1.5 Assess written material to determine level of editing required. 1.6 Assess material to identify any potential legislative, copyright and intellectual property requirements |
2. Liaise with relevant parties and confirm editing approach | 2.1 Discuss evaluation of written material with relevant parties to establish the editing approach 2.2 Outline actions necessary to complete the editing process 2.3 Confirm actions and timelines for completing the editing process with relevant parties |
3. Perform editing tasks to written text | 3.1 Restructure text where necessary to add, delete or relocate material. 3.2 Refine paragraphs to suit purpose, text type and publication mode. 3.3 Add headings, lists and emphasis if necessary to ensure ease of reading 3.4 Check citations for accuracy and appropriateness in recognising the works of others 3.5 Check all structural elements including illustrative material for logic, consistency, appropriateness and accessibility. 3.6 Consider whether voice, tone and tense and are appropriate to the written material. 3.7 Edit phrases, sentences, paragraphs and sections where required for clarity and logical flow. |
4. Perform copyediting tasks to written text | 4.1 Check language complexity, terminology and formality to ensure they are appropriate for the purpose and audience 4.2 Refine grammar, spelling and punctuation using standard editing conventions 4.3 Check appropriate style conventions are used for numbers, quotations, titles, headings, illustrations and tables within written material |
5. Perform proofreading tasks to written text and complete final editing | 5.1 Check preliminary text, body and end text for consistency 5.2 Proofread written material for language, grammar, spelling, punctuation and factual errors 5.3 Check cross-references and links for accuracy and completeness 5.4 Test written material for performance, usability and accessibility. 5.5 Review format and layout for consistency, against design or style guides if required 5.6 Confirm content complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements 5.7 Complete editing process within required timeframes |