AustLit
Texts
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y The Spare Room Melbourne : Text Publishing , 2008 Z1457068 2008 single work novel (taught in 10 units) 'Helen lives in Melbourne, and her friend Nicola flies down from Sydney for a three-week visit. She will sleep in Helen's house, in her lovingly prepared spare room. This is no ordinary visit. Nicola has advanced cancer and is seeking alternative treatment from a clinic in Helen's city. From the moment Nicola steps off the plane, gaunt, staggering like a crone, her voice hoarse but still with something grand about her, Helen becomes her nurse, her protector, her guardian angel and her stony judge.' (Publisher's blurb)
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The Journalist and the Murderer!$!Janet Malcolm!$! !$!!$!
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In Cold Blood!$!Truman Capote!$! !$!!$!
Description
Assessment
Objective(s):
b, c
Weighting: 20%
Task:
Present to the class an analysis of a chosen non-fiction text or dramatic representation of non-fiction, examining its strengths and weaknesses from a writers perspective. The emphasis will be on the techniques available to the non-fiction writer and to examine contemporary and past discourses in the mode, with a view to an appraisal of the writing and research strategies and any related issues and questions this raises for the non fiction writer.
Assessment criteria:
* Clarity of expression
* Depth of analysis
* Accuracy of reporting
* Relevance of sources used
Assessment item 2: Non-Fiction Synopsis
Objective(s):
b, c
Weighting: 20%
Task:
Write a one-page synopsis of your proposed non-fiction narrative, citing the documentary sources and/or interviews you intend to utilise and describing the techniques and approach you will be taking when structuring and writing your major narrative.
Assessment criteria:
* Clarity of expression
* Originality
* Creativity
* Depth of analysis
Assessment item 3: A Non-Fiction Narrative of a Person or Place
Objective(s):
a, b
Weighting: 60%
Task:
Develop an original narrative weaving together your own research combined with your own personal observations and reflections about either a person (living or dead) who has a public profile, or a place, (a suburb, town or city) and, using documentary sources (e.g. newspaper archives) along with interviews (if the subject is living) with the person, or with people who know the subject, construct a compelling and interesting narrative. This assessment task is designed to develop research and writing skills and consider creative approaches in the area of non-fiction writing.
Assessment criteria:
* Clarity of expression
* Originality
* Creativity
* Depth of analysis
* Accuracy of research