Diploma in Applied Writing (Level 6)

NorthTec Diploma in Applied Writing (Level 6)

Overview
Graduates will be able to:

• Compose a publishable piece of writing in the language of their choice (English or Te Reo Mäori) and in a genre of their choice
• Demonstrate a high level of editing skills\
• Apply research skills in a variety of ways using a range of resources including books, internet and human and other networks
• Prepare and present manuscripts to an acceptable industry standard using a word-processing programme
• Use database and spreadsheet programmes at a basic level
• Identify basic business skills for management as a self-employed writer
• Have empathy for and awareness of bicultural issues.

Content
Graduates will be able to:

• Compose a publishable piece of writing in the language of their choice (English or Te Reo Maori) and in a genre of their choice;
• Demonstrate a high level of editing skills;
• Apply research skills in a variety of ways using a range of resources including books, internet and human and other networks;
• Prepare and present manuscripts to an acceptable industry standard using a word-processing programme.
• Use database and spreadsheet programmes at a basic level;
• Identify basic business skills for management as a self-employed writer;
• Have empathy for and awareness of bicultural issues.

Level 6 Papers:

• Business and the Writer
• Career Plan
• Practice of a Genre
• Project Plan
• Project Execution
• Research of a Specific Genre or Author
• Feature Writing
• Novel 2
• Contextual Studies
• Professional Editing
• Research for Writing
• Flax Roots (only occasionally on offer)

Admission Information
Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Applied Writing (Level 5) or similar Level 5 certificate or diploma.
Qualifications Gained

Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Applied Writing (Level 6)

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