Develop fiction works for publication

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 CUAWRT509, 'Develop fiction works for publication'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop fiction works for publication' 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. Determine requirements for fiction work

1.1 Identify purpose, desired outcome and potential markets for fiction work

1.2 Identify research requirements and methods for gathering the required information

1.3 Identify social and ethical impacts of the fiction work

1.4 Identify relevant copyright and intellectual property requirements for the fiction work

1.5 Examine possible constraints which may affect the feasibility of the concept

2. Develop a concept for fiction work

2.1 Document basic concept of the fiction work

2.2 Research and confirm audience and potential markets for the concept

2.3 Refine concept as required

2.4 Create proposal to develop the fiction work and share with relevant people

2.5 Develop plan to reflect the developmental stages and timelines for the completion of the work

3. Plan and prepare to write the fiction work

3.1 Decide on the medium, production style, structure and length of work through research and consultation with relevant people

3.2 Determine the appropriate tone and style for the audience

3.3 Determine an outline of the work that meets the requirements of the work and the audience

3.4 Acquire the necessary resources to write the fiction work

4. Develop draft fiction work

4.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking work tasks

4.2 Develop fiction work according to the outline

4.3 Self-edit draft to meet the requirements of the fiction material

4.4 Proofreading and check formatting of draft to meet the requirements of the fiction material

4.5 Confirm content complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements

4.6 Review and evaluate draft against purpose and desired outcome

5. Finalise fiction work

5.1 Obtain feedback on draft fiction from relevant people

5.2 Evaluate and, where necessary, incorporate feedback within agreed timelines to produce final work