Writing for Public Relations G

Course aim

To develop advanced skills in writing with a public relations focus, in a variety of contexts.

Course content

In the context of contemporary Public Relations theory and practice, develop understanding of the fundamental writing and style requirements required to write and produce a range of texts including :- media releases and media kits, feature writing, communication plans, internal and external newsletters, business letters and flyers, power presentations, websites and emails, structures and proposals for annual reports speech writing, writing communication plans, preparing media promotional strategies.

Textbook(s)

Mahoney, J 2008, Public Relations Writing in Australia, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Seminar	3 hours x 6 weeks
Directed Study (Online tasks)	N/A x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online)	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Creative Writing Project, Media Writing Project, Writing Portfolio

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.