BM27226 – Feature Writing Magazine
Module code
BM27226
Module title
Feature Writing Magazine
Prescription
This unit standard is intended for people studying journalism in an off-job situation.
People credited with this unit standard are able to develop and write a feature article for publication
Programmes
- BM0901
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 25
- Self directed hours
- 25
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Content
- Outcome 1
Develop and write a feature article for publication.
Range - Evidence is required for the writing of one feature article of at least 1500 words suitable for publication.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Subject or topic is selected and researched using relevant sources of information.
Range - Topicality, relevance, proximity, scope, target audience, magazine editorial requirements.
1.2 Information for the feature article is gathered, analysed, and organised.
Range - Includes but is not limited to - clippings, reports, texts, commentaries, internet postings, public records.
1.3 Interviews are prepared and conducted in accordance with the guidelines in the industry texts.
Range - Includes at least one interview with the central subject; may include - interviews with sources with first-hand experience of the topic, victims, complainants, decision-makers, authorities, policy-makers, commentators.
1.4 Other relevant details are gathered to provide background support, balance, and interest to the feature article.
1.5 Ideas for illustration(s) of feature article are identified, and instructions for the preparation of illustrative material are written in accordance with training establishment practices.
1.6 Feature article is written in accordance with the publishable standard.
1.7 Feature article is corrected in accordance with the publishable standard and filed to meet training establishment practices. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Teaching and Learning Resources:
Course workbook
Listed specific texts/library books
Internet references
Manuals/standards documents
Regulations
A full set of resources will be issued for this module including printed course work and assessment materials. Additionally students will be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec. - Learning Outcomes
- This unit standard is intended for people studying journalism in an off-job situation.
People credited with this unit standard are able to develop and write a feature article for publication.
