Assessment Type HYPERLINK "https://unitguides.mq.edu.au/unit_offerings/128249/unit_guide" l "note-assessment-type" 1:Case study/analysis

Assessment Type HYPERLINK "https://unitguides.mq.edu.au/unit_offerings/128249/unit_guide" l "note-assessment-type" 1:Case study/analysis

Indicative Time on Task2:30 hours (Assessment 1 total)

Due:Week 7 (4 September)

Weighting:30%

Task Overview:

This assignment requires you to answer a specific question based on a case that will be provided to you. The assignment should besubmitted through Turnitin. Title your document with your surname and studentnumber, e.g., Smith20062007. The Turnitin link can be found on the units iLearn site.This assignment requires a group of students to complete answers to questions based on a case study. It has two main components.

Make sure that your name and student number can be found in the header of each page. Your answers should bewritten in Times New Roman, size 12, single spaced. Note that you have a word cap of1000 words. The highest marks will be awarded to answers that are:

parsimonious, i.e., the answer is to the point and does not include irrelevant concepts, theory or arguments;

well argued the, i.e., it is easy to follow the logic of the arguments and to see which assumptions they are based upon;

complete, i.e., they do not omit important components;

correct, i.e., the answer addresses the task set in the question and the answer contains no errors; and

well written, i.e., the answers are appropriately structured, clearly expressed and grammatically correct.

Note that you only have 1000 words at your disposal. Note also that there is no need to summarise the papers orthe case (you can assume the reader is well familiar with the texts). However, you may want to make a summaryof the papers for your own use to get a better overview, but do not incorporate summaries in your submission.Your text should focus on analysis and evaluation. The most important aspect of your discussion is that youdemonstrate understanding of the theories and their application (this does NOT mean you should explainthese theories, rather you should use them appropriately in your discussion). A common mistake is to makeextensive references to facts in the case but not explain why the facts are important. The argument is central, factsshould only be mentioned to support claims relevant to your argument. Every time you mention a fact from thecase, ask yourself why am I mentioning this? and what theoretical construct or claim is this fact supporting?.

Question: To be released 2 weeks before submission deadline

Late Submissions of Assessments:

For deductions due to late submission or Special Considerations, see the Unit Guide.

Marking Rubric - Individual Component (30%)

High Distinction(85-100) Distinction(75-84) Credit(65-74) Pass(50-64) Fail(0-49)

Argument and focus (50%) The assignment makes a focused and coherent argument that is original/surprising yet well supported. The argument demonstrates deep insight and reflection. The assignment makes a focused and coherent argument that is well supported. The argument demonstrates insight and reflection. The assignment makes a clear and mostly coherent argument that is well supported. The argument demonstrates understanding and some glimpses of reflection. The assignment makes some arguments and supports them. It may be somewhat fragmented, but the content is mostly coherent. The assignment fails to make an argument. It mostly explains theories rather than crafting an argument or the argument is fragmented and/or contradictory. The assignment uses facts from the case, but it is unclear what points and arguments they are supporting.

Demonstrate understanding of theory and its application(50%)

Demonstrates excellent command of the prescribed and used references. The assignment uses highly appropriate references concisely and transparently to support its arguments. Theory is synthesised in a creative and reasonable way. If any additional sources are used, they extend (rather than substitute for) the prescribed readings. Demonstrates command of the prescribed and used references. The assignment uses appropriate references concisely and transparently to support its arguments. Theory is synthesised in a reasonable way. If any additional sources are used, they extend (rather than substitute for) the prescribed readings.

Demonstrates understanding of the prescribed and used references (which means that they are used appropriately not that they are explained). The assignment uses appropriate references to support its arguments. Theory is applied in a reasonable way.

Demonstrates understanding of most of the references used (which means that they are used appropriately not that they are explained). Some of the references may be used superficially or alternative references are used when the core readings could have made the same point. Demonstrates misunderstanding of the references used. Makes little or no connection between the issues identified and the theories and sources used. Explains theory rather than applies it to support the analyses and arguments.