The writing project is the final unit in the writing plan. The focus of the project will be in providing practical experience in the invention, composition and revision of a writing project designated as either professional or creative writing. You will be expected to produce work of a publishable standard, and will be encouraged to find a print or online publication outlet - journal, magazine, newspaper - and submit your project for consideration. You will be expected to reflect on your project and to demonstrate, through a weblog, knowledge of how professional and creative writing works. You will demonstrate advanced writing skills, as well as the ability to collect, analyse, organize and present ideas and information in creative and/ or professional ways.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student feedback: unit evaluation responses

Provide video lectures

Produce video content for students who cannot make live zoom sessions. A recorded lecture on research and writing and another on writing about writing may be a good place to start.

Feedback from Student feedback: in class

Assessment Item 2: Reflection Journal and Blog detracts from the creative process because reflection becomes the weekly focus rather than the writing of the project itself.

Change due dates so critical reflection follows submission of the final artefact and redesign the blog as an informal playful experimental space.

Feedback from Staff reflection

Students require guidance on research and its vital importance to writing projects

Provide a recorded lecture on research and writing