CW907-60 Long Project in Writing
Introductory description
This module is for aspiring writers who are eager to take on the challenges of a larger piece of work - a novel, a novella, a collection of poetry, or any other form for which we can offer proper support in the department.
The student will plan, draft, and edit a large scale writing project. This module requires a high level of personal organisation and independent learning, but is the ideal opportunity for the student to develop some of the skills that writers need to complete more complex works, both in terms of craft (e.g. high level structural understanding, consistency of voice) and process (e.g. writing discipline and editorial mentality).
Each student will be assigned a supervisor who will offer them one-to-one tutorials over three terms. In addition to helping students begin, redraft, and polish their work, tutors will offer students reading lists that are tailored to the students' particular needs and interests. The interaction with the supervisor mimics the relationships that a writer has with agents and editors in the professional world.
Module aims
The student will learn how to plan, draft, and edit a large scale writing project.
The student will develop some of the skills that writers need to complete more complex works, both in terms of craft and process.
The student will learn how to work with an editor (the supervisor), mimicking the relationship that a writer has with agents and editors in the professional world.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
There is no standard syllabus for this supervision-based module. Tutors will offer students reading lists that are tailored to the students' particular needs and interests.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- The student will learn how to plan, draft, and edit a large scale writing project.
- The student will develop some of the skills that writers need to complete more complex works, both in terms of craft and process.
- The student will learn how to work with an editor (the supervisor), mimicking the relationship that a writer has with agents and editors in the professional world.
Subject specific skills
The student will learn how to plan, draft, and edit a large scale writing project.
The student will develop some of the skills that writers need to complete more complex works, both in terms of craft and process.
The student will learn how to work with an editor (the supervisor), mimicking the relationship that a writer has with agents and editors in the professional world.
Transferable skills
The student will learn how to plan, draft, and edit a large scale writing project, to work both independently and with a supervisor or manager.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Seminars | 1 session of 1 hour (0%) |
| Project supervision | 5 sessions of 1 hour (1%) |
| Private study | 294 hours (49%) |
| Assessment | 300 hours (50%) |
| Total | 600 hours |
Private study description
Students will work on drafts of their creative piece and research and write their critical piece.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Long Project in Writing | 100% | 300 hours | Yes (extension) |
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A large scale writing project (prose, poetry or another form) accompanied by a critical reflection. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Written feedback on Tabula. Oral feedback on drafts in tutorials prior to submission.
Courses
This module is Core for:
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TCWA-Q3P7 MA in Writing
- Year 1 of Q3P7 Writing
- Year 2 of Q3P7 Writing
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TENA-Q3P7 MA in Writing
- Year 1 of Q3P7 Writing
- Year 2 of Q3P7 Writing