Monash College Handbook

FEATURE WRITING (MCD6100)

Purpose

MCD6100 Feature Writing is the second unit in the journalism stream. Students critically consider the genre of feature writing for print and electronic media, including new media. They produce news features and magazine style articles to publishable standard, learn advanced reporting skills, and address the cultural implications of writing about issues of contemporary interest. The unit includes aspects of design and presentation of feature articles.

Prerequisites

Nil

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. produce newspaper and magazine feature articles to publishable standard
2. apply research skills for writing in the genre
3. understand the similarities and differences between news and news feature writing, including the role of argument and persuasion
4. manage information in the form of documents and databases
5. have professional understanding of workplace practices and principles and of industry standards relevant to the craft of feature writing

Assessment

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