Edit provided copy

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver DEFGEN020, 'Edit provided copy'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Edit provided copy' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Review provided copy

1.1 Identify and confirm source of the copy with the originator.

1.2 Confirm accuracy and intent of the copy with the originator if necessary.

1.3 Identify newsworthy and public affairs issues relating to the content of the copy.

1.4 Seek advice from a senior reporter or the editor on controversial issues.

2. Edit the material

2.1 Comply with organisation’s style manual and consider the needs of target audiences.

2.2 Factor advice and directions from the editor or sub-editor into the edited material.

2.3 Maintain the chosen style consistently throughout the copy, structuring news elements and attributing quotes.

2.4 Identify and factor public affairs objectives and constraints into editing.

3. Proofread the story

3.1 Check and amend any errors of style, grammar, spelling, completeness and factual accuracy.

3.2 Submit the story for proofreading and amend accordingly until compliant with standards.

3.3 Submit the story to the originator and/or the sub-editor or editor for clearance.

3.4 Assess story as publication ready within the required deadlines and file.


Qualifications and Skillsets

DEFGEN020 appears in the following qualifications:

  • DEF40417 - Certificate IV in Defence Reporting