Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

WRT4103 15 Credit Points
Production, Editing and Design
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is an introduction to the components which make up the
production of professional publications: production, editing and
design. It is intended for students and people in the workplace
who are required to write and produce finished material to a high
level of presentation. These people will typically include
accountants, health workers, engineers, marketing and public
relations practitioners, trainers and so on.
WRT4110 15 Credit Points
Introduction to Editing
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit introduces students to the basics of editing written texts,
covering common types of discourse (viz. academic papers,
reports, correspondence, and short fiction). Attention will be
given to the alignment of text with intended readership and
respect for authorial style. Students will be introduced to effective
proofreading strategies and the use of international proofing
symbols. Common stylistic problems, grammar, and punctuation
errors will also be treated. A preliminary study of professional
ethics and some legal implications of the editing process will be
made.
WRT4116 15 Credit Points
Writing: Special Area Study (Editing)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit helps students to develop professional skills in writing,
editing and proofreading. Students study elements of grammar
and style, as well as approaches to revision, by completing a range
of in-class exercises, including peer editing and manuscript
appraisal. Students practise writing for a specific publication,
taking account of content and genre requirements, house style,
and submission guidelines. The unit also develops students'
awareness of some social, cultural, legal, and ethical issues
relevant to writing, editing, and publishing.
WRT4121 15 Credit Points
Communication Practices
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit presents current practices on how communication works
and explores the ways that written documents can be formulated
to express the writer’s ideas while meeting the reader’s
requirements.
WRT4122 15 Credit Points
Writing Technical, Scientific and Business Reports
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit provides students with the knowledge and skills
necessary to undertake technical, scientific and business report
writing in a professional manner.
WRT4124 15 Credit Points
Writing Applications, Tenders and Proposals
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit provides students with the knowledge and skills
necessary to submit applications, tenders and proposals for the
delivery of research, educational or other services.
WRT7100 60 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
WRT7101 60 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
WRT7200 0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The Doctor of Philosophy consists entirely of research that makes
a contribution to and development of new knowledge in the field.
The purpose of the thesis is to train advanced students in the use
of research methodology and techniques, the development of
conceptual and theoretical perspectives on educational problems
while undertaking critical inquiry appropriate to their field of
study. By the end of their candidature the student should be
capable of conceiving, designing, implementing, evaluating and
publishing a research based study.
316 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008