Writing Self, Writing Place (11118.1)

In general, assignments for this unit must be set out according to the prescribed format and must:

Be typewritten or word processed

Be 12 point size typeface
Show page numbers
Show word count

Have 1.5 line spacing. 

Exceptions can be made for work which deliberately uses unconventional visual elements, or on occasions where students are asked to capture non-standard creative activity such as  hand-written or drawn pieces. 

Referencing requirements:

Where appropriate, students in this unit are expected to use a standard academic form for all referencing and annotating. MLA is the preferred form. Students not familiar with this should contact Study Skills at the Library or on Canvas.

Handing in assessment:

As stated above, assessment items will be submitted online via the unit's Canvas site, or, for work which requires a hard copy or performance, arrange delivery with your tutor. It is the student's responsibility to upload assignments in either .doc, .docx, or .pdf formats only. You should also closely monitor your student email account in the period following assignment submission in case your file has failed to open or is corrupt. In this case it is your responsibility to get a valid file or hardcopy to your tutor within twenty-four hours of an advice email being sent to your student email address. In case of lost or missing assignments, ensure that you always retain a hard copy of any assignment submitted.

Writers have great freedom in their work, but also clear constraints on what they may write and present to others. Consequently, while writing students may write any story that engages them, in the voice, from the perspective, and using the characterisation that they choose, they must also comply with the University of Canberra's Regulation of Student Conduct rules (which requires that students not engage in a course of behaviour offensive to a university authority, board or committee, to an officer or employee of the university, or to another student). Students and their work must also comply with Australian law, specifically the Office of Film and Literature Classification Code. This code prohibits the publication/dissemination of material that 'appears to purposefully debase or abuse for the enjoyment of readers/viewers, and which lacks moral, artistic or other values to the extent that they offend against generally accepted standards of morality, decency and propriety'. If you are in doubt, please check with your tutor. 

As this is an on-campus unit, attendence at live seminars and tutorials is the best option to allow you to meet assessment requirements. Seminars will be digitally recorded BUT as seminar sessions are highly interactive and participatory, recordings should only be used as a back-up in occasional situations of unavoidable absence. Tutorials will not be recorded. If you have unavoidable barriers to attending class, please discuss with the unit convenor. 

In order to be able to effectively pass this unit, students must attend and participate in the seminars and tutorials or complete approved alternative activities. 

Students participating in this unit will need the ability to use word processing software and email. You will need to be able to access the internet and to use the University's UCLearn (Canvas) and e-reserve systems.

• Cost of required texts if these are purchased rather than accessed at the library. 
• Transport and incidental costs for visits to your chosen site in preparation for your Site Journal and Major Work assignments. 

To pass the unit:

• All assessment requirements must be submitted on or by the due date, unless an extension has been granted.
• All work must be your own.
• Assignments that have been assessed in another unit can not be presented for assessment again.