Course Title: Write complex documents
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: COSC6242C
Course Title: Write complex documents
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4413 - Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Course Contact: Nick Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791
Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Alain Grossbard
99255522
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.
The unit applies to individuals who work in a range of business environments and are skilled in the creation of documents that are more complex than basic correspondence, memos and/or forms and that require review and analysis of a range of information sources.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents |
Element: |
1. Plan complex document |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine audience, purpose and requirements of document according to organisation policies and procedures 1.2 Determine required format, style and structure for document 1.3 Establish method of communication 1.4 Develop content overview of document 1.5 Determine categories and logical sequence of information according to proposed structure, content and document requirements |
Element: |
2. Draft complex document |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm information is cohesive and satisfies document purpose and requirements 2.2 Develop draft document to communicate data, information and knowledge according to organisational policies and procedures 2.3 Identify gaps in required data, information and knowledge, and collect additional material from relevant sources, if required 2.4 Draft text according to document purposes and requirements |
Element: |
3. Finalise complex document |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review draft text and confirm document purpose and requirements are met 3.2 Check grammar, spelling and style for accuracy and punctuation 3.3 Confirm draft text is approved by relevant organisation personnel 3.4 Review and incorporate any amendments in final copy 3.5 Apply basic design elements for document appropriate to audience and purpose 3.6 Check document and confirm all requirements are met |
Learning Outcomes
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to plan documents, draft text, prepare final text and produce documents of some complexity.
Details of Learning Activities
This course will be delivered through face-to-face classes and workshops that will prepare you for success in assessment tasks. For study topics, workshops and assessment dates refer Canvas Syllabus page.
Learning activities will involve online discussions, internet research, discussions based on textbook topics, assessment workshops, and through reflective learning practice.
This unit is co-delivered with Develop Public Relations documents. As the course name suggests, you will learn how to design, produce and edit public relations documents for various target audiences and evaluate their effectiveness in the marketplace.
There are three individual assignments in this course. Some questions require you to work with your class peers and learn through interaction, cooperation, and collaboration. However, in all these tasks you will be required to undertake your own independent research to inform your responses. Where group work is required, you will be assigned to a group of 3 – 5 members in the beginning of the course to perform the group tasks.
Teaching Schedule
Week Commencing (2023) |
Topic |
Assessment Task |
Week 1: 6-10 February |
Introduction to the Unit |
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Week 2: 13-17 February |
BSBMKG441 - Prepare to develop public relations documents BSBWRT411 - Plan complex documents |
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Week 3: 20-24 February |
BSBMKG441 - Prepare to develop public relations documents BSBWRT411 - Plan complex documents |
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Week 4: 27 February -3 March |
BSBMKG441 - Prepare to develop public relations documents BSBWRT411 - Plan complex documents Assessment 1 Workshop |
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Week 5: 6 - 10 March |
Assessment 1 Workshop |
Assessment 1 Due (12 March, 11:59 PM) |
Week 6: 13-17 March |
BSBMKG441 - Establish public relations documents BSBWRT411 - Draft complex documents |
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Week 7: 20 - 24 March |
BSBMKG441 - Establish public relations documents BSBWRT411 - Draft complex documents |
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Week 8: 27 - 31 March |
BSBMKG441 - Establish public relations documents BSBWRT411 - Draft complex documents Assessment 2 Workshop |
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Week 9: 3 -6 April |
BSBMKG441 - Establish public relations documents BSBWRT411 - Draft complex documents Assessment 2 Workshop |
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Mid-Semester Break 7 April - 14 April (Inclusive)
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Week 10: 17-21 April |
Assessment 2 Workshop |
Assessment 2 Due (16 April, 11:59 PM) |
Week 11: 24 - 28 April |
BSBMKG441 - Review finalised documents BSBWRT411 - Finalise complex documents |
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Week 12: 1 - 5 May |
BSBMKG441 - Review finalised documents BSBWRT411 - Finalise complex documents |
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Week 13: 8-12 May |
BSBMKG441 - Review finalised documents BSBWRT411 - Finalise complex documents Assessment 3 Workshop |
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Week 14: 15 -19 May |
BSBMKG441 - Review finalised documents BSBWRT411 - Finalise complex documents Assessment 3 Workshop |
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Week 15: 22-26 May |
Assessment 3 Workshop |
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Week 16: 29 May - 2 June |
Assessment 1-3 Q&A & Course Wrap-up |
Assessment 3 Due (28 May, 11:59 PM) |
Week 17: 5- 9 June |
Final resubmissions (Grade entry) |
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Week 18: 12 - 16 June |
Final resubmissions (Grade entry) |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All resources will be available in Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:
• direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
• review of final printed documents
• demonstration of techniques
• observation of presentations
• oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- plan, draft and finalise three different complex documents that convey the required information in a format suitable for the intended audience and purpose according to organisational policies and procedures for document production.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- review and analyse a range of information sources
- use business technology to apply formatting and incorporate graphics
- apply organisation style guide/house style.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- organisation style guide/house style
- format and its impact on readability, cohesion and appearance of document
- categories and logical sequences of information
- rules and conventions for written English
- key features of word processing software
- key features of written communication methods, including:
- general emails
- procedures
- business letters
- meeting agendas
- organisational policies and procedures relating to written communication
- process for checking:
- suitability of document for audience, purpose, format, and structure
- grammar, spelling and style for accuracy and punctuation
- key text elements including basic design elements.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
In the assessments, you will be required to plan, draft and finalise at least three different complex PR documents.
Assessment 1: Plan Documents
Due: Week 5 Sunday
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to prepare to develop public relations documents and plan complex documents.
Assessment 2: Draft Documents
Due: Week 10 Sunday
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to prepare to establish public relations documents and draft complex documents.
Assessment 3: Finalise Documents
Due: Week 16 Sunday
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to prepare to review finalised documents and finalise complex documents.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment maps for all the assessment is available on CANVAS.
Submission Requirements
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Other Information
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
Marking Guide (Competency):
Feedback on your assignment and your results will be released via the rubric on Canvas. Assessment tasks will receive the following outcomes:
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
DNS (Did not Submit)
There are 3 assessments for this course, students must be deemed satisfactory i n all 3 assessments to be competent in this course.
Course grades will be given as:
CA (Competency Achieved)
NYC (Not Yet Competent)
DNS (Did not submit)
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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