20801244Creative Writing-Nonfiction
Course Information
Description
Students merge literary techniques with the skills of reportage to develop works of creative non-fiction. Reading assignments allow students to become familiar with principles and practice of writing literary non-fiction including memoir, articles, and features. Class meetings follow a workshop format.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Plan, design, and draft creative nonfiction essays of various lengths.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Essay
    Criteria
    written product follows an effective organizational plan
    written product follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components
    written product exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  2. Compose different forms/applications of creative nonfiction, working in at least three of the following areas: memoir, travelogue, profile, art critique, social commentary, and non-fiction journalism.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    written product fulfills a clear purpose
    written product reflects accurate analysis of the target audience
    written product follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components
    written product exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  3. Employ a variety of rhetorical strategies, primary and secondary research, and creative writing techniques.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Research
    Criteria
    written product follows an effective organizational plan
    written product follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components
    written product exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  4. Critique, edit, and revise student-generated, creative non-fiction essays according to audience, application, purpose, and rhetorical strategies.
    Assessment Strategies
    Paper
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    written product fulfills a clear purpose
    written product reflects accurate analysis of the target audience
    written product shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    written product follows an effective organizational plan

  5. Critique, edit, and revise student-generated, creative non-fiction essays using creative writing techniques, including tone, voice, setting, character development, narrative compression, and plot.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    you complete all assigned writing exercises
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class
    group member stays on task
    group member performs the individual duties assigned by the group
    group member shares ideas and information
    group member listens to other group members

  6. Demonstrate increased knowledge of creative non-fiction applications through reading and study of various creative non-fiction works.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product or oral presentation
    Reflection
    Criteria
    you make meanings with texts in their contexts
    you iInteract with texts in parts and as wholes
    you make sense with texts as blueprints for meaning
    you participate in academic discourse about texts
    reflection presents a realistic picture of the learner's skill prior to the learning experience
    reflection accurately describes the learner's new skill level
    reflection identifies how the learner will use the new or enhanced skills
    reflection includes strategies for continued improvement

  7. Articulate non-fiction ethical considerations, rhetorical strategies, and creative writing techniques.
    Assessment Strategies
    Reflection or Written Product or Presentation
    Critique
    Criteria
    by completing all assigned writing exercises
    analysis clarifies the decision to be made
    analysis includes a description of the most important alternatives
    analysis includes a list of criteria for evaluating the alternatives
    analysis includes a determination of whether or not each alternative meets the criteria
    analysis includes the decision selected by the learner
    analysis includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    analysis is well organized
    analysis evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    You articulate Different Ethical Perspectives/Concepts
    You recognize Ethical Issues
    You evaluate Different Ethical Perspectives/Concepts