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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse extended story writing requirements
   • Identify components of a storytelling creative concept, brief or project, including target audience, format, timeline and proposed outcomes
   • Consider factors such as style, tone and length in relation to the writing purpose
   • Decide on appropriate structuring technique for extended story writing task
   • Discuss possible visual and aural storytelling structures with relevant personnel, if appropriate
2. Prepare to write extended stories
   • Research a range of creative works that may inspire story ideas to meet project requirements
   • Use information sources to research subject areas
   • Experiment with a range of narrative structures and writing styles and techniques
   • Develop extended ideas for characters, plots and settings
   • Develop complex scenarios, contexts and situations as required
   • Select story structure, style, techniques and content that best meet requirements of project to engage target audience
   • Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time
   • Seek feedback from relevant personnel on proposed stories and refine approach as required
3. Draft extended stories
   • Draft extended stories using appropriate structuring, style and language
   • Use relevant formatting and presentation techniques
   • Proofread draft stories for appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling
   • Confirm content complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication
   • Submit draft manuscripts to relevant personnel for feedback and amend as required
4. Write final drafts
   • Evaluate extended stories in line with relevant criteria
   • Discuss and confirm additional requirements or modifications to the story with relevant personnel
   • Complete necessary amendments as required within agreed timelines
   • Evaluate story writing process and personal performance for improvement

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

write original extended stories using a range of creative narrative styles in response to project briefs

research information from a variety of sources relevant to project requirements

experiment with a range of narrative structures and writing styles and techniques

employ a sound knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling

evaluate own work and writing process for improvement.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe structuring techniques appropriate to a range of extended story contexts

compare and contrast a range of storytelling narratives, structures and formats appropriate to target audience and project purpose

describe criteria that may be used to evaluate the story

describe copyright clearance procedures

outline features of text that may indicate defamation, vilification or breaches of privacy

outline health and safety requirements as they relate to working for periods of time on screens and keyboards.

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