a) Short Story [30%] b) Notes and reflection on the above story in terms of: theme, plot, character, conflict, dialogue and setting - indicating what the student is attempting to achieve through the use of these narrative elements. [20%] Value: 50% Length: 1500 - 2000 word story + 500 writers reflection Due Dates: External Workshop Week 11: Friday 19 May, 2017 Week 11: Friday 19 May, 2017 Details of Assessment Task Completed short story. This may be an extension of either assessment 1 (setting sketch) or assessment 2 (character sketch) or a new story idea. b) Reflect on your story in terms of the effectiveness of: theme, plot, character, conflict, dialogue and setting. What you are attempting to achieve through these narrative elements, and how successful / unsuccessful you feel your work is for each of these elements. Preparation Work through the modules, contribute to the discussion board, write in your online journal, and share drafts of writing as much as possible. Presentation Upload to Learnline as one document Assessment Criteria Use the assessment criteria to help you write your reflection on the short story writing process, and ensure your story has developed from your early writing in Assignment 1. The assessment criteria are: The story: Creative quality of the final work. Evidence of crafting and editing, building on Assignment 1 submission. Story elements: Consistency and structure - use of consistent point of view and tense; clear beginning, middle and end. Story content: Effective application of theme, plot, character, conflict, dialogue and setting Reflection accompanying story: Evidence of critical analysis of your own writing process, explaining and evaluating what you have written and why, how well you have achieved your goals, and where further development (if any) is required. Attention to presentation overall: correct spelling, grammar, syntax, paragraphing; academic referencing attended to in reflective piece. The feedback form used to mark your work is added above.