CUAWRT508 — Develop children’s and young adults’ written works for publication
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What an assessment for CUAWRT508 must cover
60 assessable components: 5 elements (22 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 20 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Determine requirements for written work
- 1.1Identify and document purpose, desired outcome and potential markets for written work
- 1.2Identify and document research requirements and methods for gathering the required information
- 1.3Document and assess social and ethical impacts of the written work to ensure alignment with the purpose
- 1.4Determine and document copyright and intellectual property requirements for the written work
2 Develop a concept for written work
- 2.1Document basic concept of the written work based on the purpose and desired outcome
- 2.2Identify and assess constraints which may affect the feasibility of the written work
- 2.3Research, adjust, and confirm audience and potential markets for the written work
- 2.4Discuss concept with individuals from confirmed audience and refine the concept accordingly
- 2.5Create proposal to develop the written work and present to interested stakeholders
- 2.6Develop plan to reflect the developmental stages and timelines for the completion of the work and confirm with interested stakeholders
3 Plan and prepare to write the written work
- 3.1Determine the medium, production style, structure and length of work through research and consultation with individuals from the intended audience
- 3.2Develop an outline of the work based on the purpose and desired outcome to meet the needs of the intended audience
- 3.3Acquire the necessary resources to create the written work
4 Develop draft written work
- 4.1Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking work tasks
- 4.2Develop draft written work based on the outline
- 4.3Self-edit draft written work with reference to the purpose and desired outcome
- 4.4Proofread and check formatting of draft written work
- 4.5Review and modify written work according to copyright and intellectual property requirements
- 4.6Review and evaluate draft written work to ensure that it delivers the purpose and desired outcome
5 Finalise written work
- 5.1Consult with individuals from the intended audience to obtain feedback on draft written work
- 5.2Evaluate feedback and incorporate modifications, where necessary, within agreed timelines to produce final draft
- 5.3Conduct final detailed review of work and distribute to interested stakeholders
Performance evidence
- create concept written work appropriate for children and young adults
- communicate with relevant stakeholders to confirm the purpose and requirements, and work collaboratively in order to develop the written work
- clarify and work to a project brief
- plan and acquire the necessary resources to write written material
- develop timelines for completion of written material according to contractual and regulatory requirements
- write original material using technique, form, style, structure, perspective and voice appropriate to the publication media and the requirements of the written material
- develop written material to ensure that plot, characters and theme will engage proposed audience
- comply with relevant copyright and intellectual property requirements
- proofread and edit draft material and discuss modifications with relevant people
- collect feedback regarding draft written material from relevant people by using at least two methods of tracking feedback
- follow relevant health and safety practices for work tasks
Knowledge evidence
- forms of children’s and young adults’ written works including but not limited to:
- online blogs
- social media posts
- junior novels
- picture books
- graphic texts
- non-fiction books
- magazine articles and stories
- comics
- film/TV scripts
- game scripts
- electronic books
- techniques, stylistic and cultural contexts, purpose and audience which contribute to various forms of children’s and young adults’ written work
- social and ethical impacts of children’s and young adults’ written work
- delivery platforms used to publish written work, and the particular characteristics of each media type
- characteristics of the leisure and educational markets for written work for young adults and children
- basic proofreading and editing techniques, including the use of style guides
- publishing houses that specialise in works for children
- copyright and intellectual property requirements as they relate to writing and publishing
- purpose, use and function of word-processing software
Foundation skills
- Reading: Analyses and interprets textual information from various sources Compares material from multiple information sources Applies appropriate strategies to check texts for accuracy
- Writing: Generates complex written texts, demonstrating a broad range of writing styles and techniques Selects vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions appropriate to the text and audience Creates documents using language, format and style appropriate to the context and audience
- Oral communication: Uses clear language to articulate personal understandings, ideas and opinions
- Numeracy: Estimates time required for production tasks, creates timeframes and calculates resource requirements
- Navigate the world of work: Understands responsibilities and complies with copyright and intellectual property requirements relevant to writing tasks
- Interact with others: Collaborates with others to achieve writing goals Selects and uses communication practices and protocols appropriate to audience
- Get the work done: Adopts a logical and methodical approach in planning, organising and completing requirements within timelines Develops new and innovative ideas through exploration and analysis
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Questions about assessing CUAWRT508
What does an assessment tool for CUAWRT508 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUAWRT508 needs to address all 60 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 20 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CUAWRT508?
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