Take home exam information!
Take home exam information!
Sociological perspective using theories, concepts, and example if applicable in essay.
Due date 29th October 11:59 pm.
Two 750 words essays +- 10 %.
10% each for introduction and conclusion. 75-word introduction and 75 words conclusion.
Three body paragraphs each essay 200 words each. 600 words body total.
4 supported academic sources per essay from University of Newcastle database.
UON Harvard style referencing.
Separate reference list for each essay
Questions
1. Media. 1st essay
Media techniques used to persuade an audience can be overt or hidden. Using examples from topics covered in class, describe some of the techniques various forms of media use to persuade people of their messages.
2. Health. 2nd essay
Health is often depicted as the responsibility of the individual. Using two examples, explain how social forces impact on health, and how these issues might be better addressed.
Response to Question
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Original and/or critical thinking applied to the question; Key points presented are logical and provide a convincing answer; Excellent explanation of sociological concepts and theories; Chosen examples are highly relevant to the questionCredit
Solid approach to the question with a clear and viable argument; Solid explanation of sociological concepts and theories; Chosen examples are relevant to the question.
Distinction
Persuasive argument presented in an informed manner and shows logic and consistency; Very good explanation of sociological concepts and theories; Chosen examples are highly relevant to the questionPass
Approach to question is sound, however needs further development; Draws on relevant sociological concepts and theories; Chosen examples are broadly relevant to the question.
Fail
Construction of essay does not address terms of the question; unclear paragraph themes; lacks consistency, logic, or direction; Does not draw on relevant sociological concepts and theories; Chosen examples are not relevant to the question
Research and Referencing
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More than required number of sociological sources which are highly relevant and complementary; demonstrates effective research; excellent use of sources; near faultless use of Harvard style in-text referencing and reference list; all claims supported with Harvard referencing style.
Credit
Minimum number of required sociological sources including relevant information about the topic; accurate information and evidence of analysis; good in-text referencing skills and reference list.
Distinction
Minimum required number of sociological sources which provide a good overview, insights into the topic and very good analysis; very good in-text referencing skills and reference list; all claims supported with Harvard referencing style.
Pass
Minimum number of required sociological sources on the general topic of the question; sources are related to the topic; errors in interpretation; attempts to conform to Harvard style; some errors and/or omissions in in-text referencing or reference list.
Fail
Minimum number of required sources not included; sources not related to topic; most sources inappropriate for study at tertiary level; errors in interpretation.
Written Expression
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Highly effective presentation and written expression; no errors of expression, grammar, punctuation or spelling.
Credit
A clear structure that supports the argument. Response is of appropriate length.
Distinction
Effective presentation and written expression; minimal or no errors of expression, grammar, punctuation or spelling.
Pass
Presentation and written expression acceptable; some errors of expression, grammar, punctuation or spelling.
Fail
Presentation and written expression difficult to follow; does not conform with grammatical rules; poor spelling and/or punctuation.
Essay structure
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Clear and sophisticated use of structuring elements. Response is of appropriate length.
Distinction
Well organised and clearly structured. Response is of appropriate length.
Distinction
Effective presentation and written expression; minimal or no errors of expression, grammar, punctuation or spelling.
Pass
Some structure with an introduction and conclusion. Response is of appropriate length.
Fail little or no structure on the material. Response of insufficient length.
