Human Biological Science 1 BIOL121

Assessment title

Oral presentation

Purpose

This recorded oral presentation allows you to demonstrate your understanding of the structure and function an organ system in relation to normal functioning of the human body.

Learning outcomes assessed

LO1, LO2, LO3.

Overview

In this assignment, you will be assessed on your understanding of two assigned body systems (covered between weeks 1-10) and how they contribute to maintenance of normal body function. See rubric below for detailed criteria.

Body system 1:You are required to discuss the structure and function of this body system at various levels of organisation. You must explain how this system contributes to normal body function and maintenance of homeostasis. The homeostatic mechanism you discuss must be chosen from the below list.

Body system 2:You are required to briefly describe the structure and function of this system. You must also explain how body system 1 contributes to the function of this second body system.

Topics will be released in Week 3 of semester. You MUST complete your oral presentation on the body systems assigned to you. No marks will be awarded if you submit an assessment on another topic.

Due date

2 pm on Wednesday (NSW/VIC/QLD time) 21^stMay (week 11).

The assignment drop box will be accessible after the due date/time for those students who have been granted an Extension or Special Consideration. Please note, if your submission is received after the closing time, alate penaltywill be applied and your marks adjusted accordingly.

Weighting

35%

Length and/or format

You are required to make a 7-minute recorded oral presentation (a video with audio, written text and pictures/diagrams) and prepare a script/transcript of your spoken delivery. Time does not include the reference list (you do not need to speak to that). Markers will not listen beyond 7 minutes and 30 seconds of speech, nor will marks be awarded beyond this point. Total marks available for this assignment are 50 marks.

Your presentation must include:

1. First slide: Title slide including your name, student number and course of study.

2. Content slides: Presentation of necessary information. Must include in text citations for all sources and appropriate citation of images.

3. Last slide(s): Titled References - reference list containing entries for all images and information sources.

Your script/transcript must include:

1. A double spaced, typed copy of your script (or transcript of the video if you did not use a script) that matches your submitted oral presentation.

2. Appropriate in text citations and a reference list.

This is an individual assessment task. It is open book, and you can use text and online resources. However, note that the submissionshould be your own work.Sharing answers with another student, copying or poorly paraphrasing from online sources and/or inadequate acknowledgement of sources violates theACU Academic integrity and misconduct policy. Any breach will be managed according to theACU Academic Misconduct Procedures.

Guidance on AI use

Do not submit AI generated text as your original work as this is considered plagiarism and may result in failure. Therefore, it is essential you refrain from directly copying and pasting AI generated text into your work. It is also imperative to exercise caution, as some information provided may not be accurate and may include false/fake references.

It is crucial to acknowledge the use of generative AI models in your assessment tasks. Find out more about acknowledging the use of generative AI modelshere.

Where AI might be helpful in this task

Improve clarity or succinctness of expression

Look for literature (be very careful with this as AI can make up references. Even if AI has identified a source for you, always read the source yourself)

Generate a scaffold of how to organize ideas and structure your presentation.

Suggest ideas to discuss. Be aware that AI can be quite generic in its suggestions and not provide genuinely insightful and specific suggestions that will demonstrate the sort of insightful and creative understanding of content necessary for high distinction

Where AI might not be helpful in this task

Work with research literature, particularly interpreting and referencing papers.

Reminder: it is an academic integrity breach not to reference, reference sources that have not been used, or falsify references.

How to submit

Electronic submission via Canvas. Turnitin is used for transcript submission. Thevideomust beembeddedin the video assignment drop box for your assigned topic. Thescript/transcriptmust be submitted as aWordfile (NOT PDF, .PAGES or images) to the transcript assignment drop box for your assigned topic.

There are six steps:

1.Uploadyour oral presentation video to your Canvas Studio library.

2.Createa transcript [if you did not use a script].

3.Insert in text citations and reference list to your script/transcript.

4.Submit to the transcript assignment drop box.

5.Embed your video from your Canvas Studio library into the assignment drop box.

6.Checkyour video plays properly in the assignment drop box and you have submitted the correct transcript file.

Practice submissions

Make sure you understand how to embed a video in a Canvas assignment drop box and upload a Word file to Turnitin well before the due date.

1. Practice uploading any video to Canvas Studio and embedding it in thepractice submission drop box.

2. Practice uploading a Word file to your transcript submission drop box and access the Turnitin report.

See the Canvas page titled Oral presentation: Tips for preparation and submission for further details (including how-to videos).

What happens if I submit incorrectly, and my marker cannot see/hear my submission?

Ultimately, it remainsyour responsibility as a studentto check that any assignment you submit has been submitted correctly. As BIOL121 is a first-year unit, and students are often learning the technical requirements associated with assignment submission, the following protocol will be followed.

1.Teaching staff will check all oral presentation submissions within four (4) working days after the due date.

2.Students who have submitted incorrectly will be notified via email within five (5) working days after the due date and given the opportunity to resubmit.

3.Resubmission must occur within 24 h to avoid a late penalty. Submissions after the 24h resubmission period will attract relevant late penalties [up to 72h].

4.Late penalties: Original and re-submission late penalties will be compared, and the higher penalty applied to any resubmission.

5.Resubmitted oral presentations MUST match your originally submitted transcript/script. Any attempt to gain academic advantage by altering your video submission constitutes cheating as per the ACUStudent Academic Integrity and Misconduct policyand will be reported as a breach.

6.Resubmission outside of this period will not be possible without provision of substantive evidence supporting Special Consideration.

Resubmission outside of this period will not be possible without provision of substantive evidence supporting Special Consideration.

Return of assignment

Marks and feedback will be returned via Canvas within three weeks of your assignment submission date.

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria are clearly detailed within the assignment rubric (see below).

ASSESSMENT TASK 3: REFERENCING

Referencing style

APA 7 referencing should be used in both the video presentation and script/transcript. Use theACU Library APA7 referencing resourcesto guide you.

Referencing expectations

All information must be supported using a variety of relevant and reputable sources. A minimum of three information sources (not including images) should be included in the reference list, one of which is an anatomy and physiology textbook.

The reference list included in the video should match that in the transcript. The reference list should be double spaced and include source information for ALL images and in text citations. All doi should be presented as a functional hyperlink. Use of hanging indents in the reference list is not mandatory, as these are difficult in PowerPoint.

Reputable sources

Most information you need can be found in Anatomy and Physiology textbooks. Other reputable sources may include peer-reviewed articles in the scientific and clinical research literature, and reputable websites (e.g., government websites or World Health Organisation).

Most references for this task should be published within the last 10 years, however the appropriate use of older evidence sources (e.g. seminal works or textbooks) is acceptable.

Direct quotes

Direct quotations are not appropriate or acceptable in this assessment task.

ASSESSMENT TASK 3: SUPPORT

Academic skills unit

This ASU presentationhas some very helpful information on developing and delivering oral presentations.

Exemplar

An exemplar will be made available well in advance of the assessment due date.

Technical difficulties?

Linked in Learningis the Universitys online subscription library that teaches the latest software tools and skills.

IT support can be accessed viaAsk ACU.

CanvasSupport at ACUcan be accessed via the Help icon on the bottom left of screen.

An excellent online Canvas Studio Guide can be accessedvia this link.

Questions?

Start by looking on theOral presentation FAQpage on Canvas. If you cannot find the answer to your question there, postto the Oral presentation discussionso everyone can benefit from the answer.

ASSESSMENT TASK 3: ADMINISTRATION

Educational inclusion plan

If you wish to have your EIP adjustments applied to this assessment task, contact your LIC with adequate time to enact any necessary adjustments.

Late Penalties

5% of the total marks available for an assessment will be deducted for every 24 hours (or part thereof) that the assessment is late up to a maximum of 72 hours (and hence 15%). Assessment tasks received more than 72 hours after the due or extended date and time will not be allocated a mark.

Extensions/Special Consideration

For extensions of up to three (3) days, use theAssignment Extensionslink on Canvas. All other requests for extension must be submitted via theSpecial Consideration process.

Criterion

HD (85-100%)

D (75-84%)

C (65-74%)

P (50-64%)

NN (0-49%)

Systems knowledge A:

Identification and description of assigned organ system (5 marks)

Accurately identifies all major organs of the assigned body system and specifies their locations with clear and precise descriptions.

Description is comprehensively articulated and supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Clearly identifies most major organs of the assigned body system and specifies their locations with detailed descriptions.

The description is well-articulated and supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Identifies the main organs of the assigned body system and specifies their locations with adequate descriptions.

The description is generally well-articulated and supported by mostly relevant and credible sources.

Identifies some organs of the assigned body system with basic descriptions of their locations.

The description is adequately articulated and supported by some relevant and credible sources.

Identifies only one or two organs of the assigned body system with vague or incorrect descriptions of their locations.

Description is limited or absent and/or lacks support by relevant and/or credible sources.

Systems knowledge B:

Explanation of the assigned systems contributions to normal body function (10 marks)

Provides a thorough, well-reasoned explanation of why the assigned body system is crucial for the normal functioning of the human body.

Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the relationship between structure and function of the organ system components. The response integrates cell types essential for this function.

The explanation is insightful, comprehensively articulated and supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Provides a detailed and well-reasoned explanation of why the assigned body system is important for the normal functioning of the human body.

Demonstrates a strong understanding of the relationship between structure and function of the organ system components. The response includes cell types essential for this function.

The explanation is well-articulated and supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Provides a clear explanation of why the assigned body system is important for the normal functioning of the human body.

Demonstrates a good understanding of the relationship between structure and function of the organ system components. The response mentions cell types essential for this function.

The explanation is generally well-articulated and supported by mostly relevant and credible sources.

Provides a basic explanation of why the assigned body system is important for the normal functioning of the human body.

Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the relationship between structure and function of the organ system components. The response includes a basic mention of cell types essential for this function.

The explanation is adequately articulated and supported by some relevant and credible sources.

Provides an incomplete or inaccurate explanation of why the assigned body system is important for the normal functioning of the human body.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of the relationship between structure and function of the organ system components. The response fails to include cell types essential for this function.

Explanation is limited or absent and/or lacks support by relevant and/or credible sources.

Systems knowledge C: Identify location and role of all primary tissue types within the assigned system (8 marks)

Accurately identifies all four main tissue types present in the assigned body system.

Provides clear and correct descriptions of their roles and relevance to the system.

The description is insightful, comprehensively articulated and supported by only of relevant and credible sources.

Clearly identifies three of the main tissue types present in the assigned body system.

Provides detailed descriptions of their roles and relevance to the system.

The description is well-articulated and supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Identifies two of the main tissue types present in the assigned body system.

Provides clear descriptions of their roles and relevance to the system.

The description is generally well-articulated and supported by mostly relevant and credible sources.

Identifies one of the main tissue types present in the assigned body system.

Provides basic descriptions of their roles and relevance to the system.

The description is adequately articulated and supported by some relevant and credible sources.

Fails to accurately identify the main tissue types present in the assigned body system.

Provides incomplete or incorrect descriptions of their roles and relevance to the system.

Description is limited or absent and/or lacks support by relevant and/or credible sources.

Systems knowledge D: Explanation of how the assigned system contributes to homeostasis (8 marks)

Choose one homeostatic mechanism from the list provided. Identify the feedback system components in your response.

Provides a sophisticated and comprehensive explanation of homeostasis, demonstrating a deep understanding of the concept.

Clearly articulates how the assigned body system contributes to maintaining homeostasis in the human body using the chosen homeostatic mechanism.

The explanation is highly accurate and well-organized, connecting physiological concepts to overall body function.

The explanation identifies and describes all relevant components of the chosen homeostatic feedback mechanism. Includes a justification of why the chosen mechanism is classified as positive or negative feedback.

The explanation is supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Provides a clear and detailed explanation of homeostasis, demonstrating a strong understanding of the concept.

Articulates how the assigned body system contributes to maintaining homeostasis using the chosen homeostatic mechanism.

The explanation is accurate and well-organized, connecting physiological concepts to overall body function.

The explanation identifies and describes most relevant components of the chosen homeostatic feedback mechanism. Includes a justification of why the chosen mechanism is classified as positive or negative feedback, though it may lack some depth.

The explanation is supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Provides a clear explanation of homeostasis, demonstrating a good understanding of the concept.

Describes how the assigned body system contributes to maintaining homeostasis using the chosen homeostatic mechanism.

The explanation is generally accurate and organized, connecting some physiological concepts to overall body function.

The explanation identifies and describes some of the relevant components of the chosen homeostatic feedback mechanism and includes a basic justification of why the chosen mechanism is classified as positive or negative feedback, though it may be somewhat superficial.

The explanation is supported by mostly relevant and credible sources.

Provides a basic explanation of homeostasis, demonstrating an adequate understanding of the concept.

Describes in general terms how the assigned body system contributes to maintaining homeostasis using the chosen homeostatic mechanism.

The explanation is somewhat accurate and organized, with limited connection to overall body function.

The explanation identifies and describes a few relevant components of the chosen homeostatic feedback mechanism. Includes a minimal justification of why the chosen mechanism is classified as positive or negative feedback, though it may lack clarity and depth.

The explanation is supported by some relevant and credible sources.

Provides an incomplete or inaccurate explanation of homeostasis, demonstrating a limited understanding of the concept.

Fails to clearly describe how the assigned body system contributes to maintaining homeostasis using the chosen homeostatic mechanism.

The explanation is disorganized and lacks connection to overall body function.

The explanation fails to identify and describe relevant components of the chosen homeostatic feedback mechanism. It does not include a justification of why the chosen mechanism is classified as positive or negative feedback.

The explanation lacks support by relevant and/or credible sources.

Systems knowledge E: Identification and description of assigned system two structure and function (3 marks)

Provides a concise, accurate description of the structure and function of assigned system two.

The structure is described with basic, clear details, and the function is briefly but accurately explained.

Description is supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Provides a clear and accurate description of the structure and function of assigned system two.

The structure is described with clear details, and the function is accurately explained.

The description is supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Provides a clear description of the structure and function of assigned system two.

The structure is described with some details, and the function is explained accurately.

The description is supported by mostly relevant and credible sources.

Provides a basic description of the structure and function of assigned system two.

The structure is described with minimal details, and the function is explained adequately.

The explanation is supported by some relevant and credible sources.

Provides an incomplete or inaccurate description of the structure and function of assigned system two.

The structure is poorly described, and/or the function is inaccurately explained.

The description lacks support from relevant and/or credible sources.

Systems knowledge F: Explanation of how assigned system one contributes to function of assigned system two system one (6 marks)

Provides a clear, comprehensive explanation of how assigned system one contributes to the function of assigned system two.

Demonstrates a deep understanding of the interrelationship between the systems, with specific examples of how one system supports or regulates the function of the other. The explanation is detailed, accurate, and well-organized.

The explanation is supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Provides a detailed explanation of how assigned system one contributes to the function of assigned system two.

Demonstrates a strong understanding of the interrelationship between the systems, with examples of how one system supports or regulates the function of the other. The explanation is accurate and well-organized.

The explanation is supported by only relevant and credible sources.

Provides a clear explanation of how assigned system one contributes to the function of assigned system two.

Demonstrates a good understanding of the interrelationship between the systems, with some examples of how one system supports or regulates the function of the other. The explanation is generally accurate and organized.

The explanation is supported by a few relevant and credible sources.

Provides a basic explanation of how assigned system one contributes to the function of assigned system two.

Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the interrelationship between the systems, with minimal examples of how one system supports or regulates the function of the other. The explanation is somewhat accurate and organized.

The description is supported by minimal relevant and credible sources.

Provides an incomplete or inaccurate explanation of how assigned system one contributes to the function of assigned system two.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of the interrelationship between the systems, with few or no examples of how one system supports or regulates the function of the other. The explanation is unclear and poorly organized.

The explanation lacks support by relevant and/or credible sources.

Presentation and delivery A: Clarity of material in video presentation (5 marks)

Material presented and explained in an engaging and clear manner using appropriate visual aids (e.g., images on slides, models etc).

There is a logical order to the presentation, making it easy for the audience to follow and understand.

Minimal to no errors in grammar and/or spelling. Correct use and pronunciation of scientific terminology.

Material is presented and explained clearly using appropriate visual aids.

The presentation follows a logical order, making it easy for the audience to follow.

Few errors in grammar and/or spelling. Mostly correct use and pronunciation of scientific terminology.

Material is presented and explained in a generally clear manner using some visual aids.

The presentation has a mostly logical order, making it fairly easy for the audience to follow.

Some errors in grammar and/or spelling. Generally correct use and pronunciation of scientific terminology.

Material is presented and explained in a somewhat clear manner with limited use of visual aids.

The presentation has some logical order but may be somewhat difficult for the audience to follow.

Several errors in grammar and/or spelling. Some correct use and pronunciation of scientific terminology.

Material is presented and explained in an unclear manner with little to no use of visual aids.

The presentation lacks logical order, making it difficult for the audience to follow.

Numerous errors in grammar and/or spelling. Incorrect use and pronunciation of scientific terminology.

Presentation and delivery B: APA 7 referencing conventions in video presentation (5 marks)

As perACU Library APA 7 referencing resources

Reference list is included in the video presentation with a minimum of 3 sources (not including images), one of which is a textbook.

Appropriate in-text referencing is included on all slides and a reference list of all cited sources and images included on the last slide(s).

Reference list and in-text citations are correctly formatted using APA 7 conventions.

Reference list is included in the video presentation with at least 3 sources (not including images), one of which is a textbook.

In-text referencing is included on most slides and a reference list of all cited sources and images is included on the last slide(s).

Reference list and in-text citations are mostly correctly formatted using APA 7 conventions.

Reference list is included in the video presentation with at least 3 sources (not including images), one of which is a textbook.

In-text referencing is included on some slides and a reference list of all cited sources and images is included on the last slide(s).

Reference list and in-text citations are generally correctly formatted using APA 7 conventions, with some minor errors.

Reference list is included in the video presentation with at least 3 sources (not including images), one of which is a textbook.

In-text referencing is included on a few slides and a reference list of all cited sources and images is included on the last slide(s).

Reference list and in-text citations are somewhat correctly formatted using APA 7 conventions, with several errors.

Reference list is not included in the video presentation or includes fewer than 3 sources (not including images) and/or does not include a textbook.

In-text referencing is missing on most slides and / or a reference list of all cited sources and images is not included on the last slide(s).

Reference list and in-text citations are incorrectly formatted or missing, not following APA 7 conventions.

Presentation and delivery C: Transcript upload (0 marks, potential deductions)

Transcript must have in-text referencing and reference list. This is required for transparency in academic integrity. Transcript will not be marked for content or referencing. Complete transcript is uploaded to Turnitin drop box by the specified due date and time. Transcript matches video. (No deduction)