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Module 1: Write for a specified audience and purpose

• Identify the purpose for writing, the target audience and the context are clear in relation to the learning task or activity
• Use the appropriate test-type, style and register selected appropriate to audience, purpose and context
• Ensure that language appropriate to social-cultural sensitivities are selected and used in an appropriate manner without compromising own values or arguments
• Compose writing that is well structured and conveys its message clearly
• Identify examples of critical thinking skills and how they are used as strategies for planning
• Produce writing that reflects a clear point of view with sound reasons and facts to support arguments and logical development of a clearly articulated premises
• Understand how research skills are evident in the way data and information relevant to the context is identified, located, selected and synthesised for inclusion in the final text

Module 2: Produce coherent and cohesive texts

• Clearly express meaning through the use of a range of sentence structures, lengths and types.
• Use paragraph conventions and links between paragraphs in texts, promoting coherence and cohesion in writing/signing.
• Explain the use with reference to logical progression, cause and effect and/or contrast
• Control the overall structure of a piece of writing/signing and clearly formulate the conclusion

Module 3: Draft and edit own writing

• Edit a draft to improve on the original
• Control grammar, check and adapt diction/clarity of sign, sentence and paragraph structure for consistency
• Achieve logical sequencing through logical sequencing of ideas and overall unity
• Edit out major grammatical and linguistic errors
• Inappropriate and potentially offensive language is identified and adapted/removed
• Experiment with different layouts and options for presentation appropriate to the nature and purpose of the task

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Course Days: 2 Days