CMNS2710

Public Relations Writing

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1
UoN Singapore Trimester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012

This course covers major writing genres associated with public relations including media releases, newsletter articles, brochures, speeches and copy for electronic and online media. The course is based on developing understanding of the principles and skills applicable to good professional writing in public relations practice through an emphasis on the application of those skills to practical writing exercises.

Objectives On completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Understand and carry out research, plan and write media releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, biographies, feature articles, position papers, reports and speeches;
2. Identify and use appropriate styles for public relations writing;
3. Adopt efficient formats for effective presentation;
4. Analyse examples of public relations writing and draw conclusions on their effectiveness.
5. Write competently in media style, paying attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax.
Content Topics will include:
1. The role and responsibilities of the public relations writer;
2. Writing to persuade and the ethics of persuasion;
3. Grammar and style;
4. The purpose of media releases and writing media releases; brochures, flyers and posters;
5. Newsletters: applying writing techniques, feedback and evaluation, and the print process;
6. Long form and feature writing: types, aims, messages; speechwriting: introduction, planning, writing and delivery;
7. Business writing formats: applying good writing rules to fact sheets, backgrounders, pitch letters, position papers, reports, and biographies;
8. Writing for broadcast media: required styles and formats.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Completion of all 1000-level courses within the Public Relations Major.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Workshop
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Group/tutorial participation and contribution
Presentations - Individual
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 10 weeks
Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for CMNS2710