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PWR10002 · Swinburne University of Technology

Editing for Writers

Credit points
12.5
Level
1
Workload
≈ 13 h / week
Faculty
Design

What it covers

This unit introduces students to the interrelated activities of writing and editing for contemporary literary industry practitioners. Students develop techniques for writing and editing as a complementary creative skillset, learning to write-as-an-editor and edit-as-a-writer. The unit focuses on non-fiction content creation across multiple modes and platforms, including First Nations and global storytelling perspectives. Students gain proficiency in fundamental writing and editing skills, showcased through portfolio-ready artefacts. Assessment outputs are designed to illustrate each student’s capacity for the creative and critical thinking that underpins professional and creative writing practice.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
AssignmentIndividual5%
Assignment 1Individual50%
Assignment 2Individual45%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus