Assignment 1: Research essay
Word/time limit: 1500 words (+/- 10%)
Weighting: 35%
You are required to submit a balanced essay of approximately 1500 words, based on ONE (1) of the following topics:
Topic 1: Colonialism remains the dominant social paradigm in Australian society today, where other cultures (especially Indigenous cultures) remain on the periphery of the ‘mainstream’. Discuss this statement, using examples from contemporary society. ( please i want you to write topic 1).
Topic 2: The issue of the ‘Stolen Generation’ is controversial in contemporary Australian society. Discuss the history of this issue, including the role of colonialism, and whether these factors are still current.
Your essay should be researched and present a balanced argument:
- you should present and discuss both sides of the argument before stating your own clear opinion on the topic, which will form the basis of your conclusion
- in addition to undertaking scholarly research using academic resources such as journals, further research should include newspapers, magazines, and other current media for relevant material.
The essay should also be presented in essay style and include full APA 7th edition style referencing.
Helpful tips:
- Begin planning your essay early. You only have 1500 words, which is not much once you begin writing.
- Read the instructions and assignment questions carefully – it can be helpful to underline or list the key points.
- Make sure you know how to submit your assignment and when it is due – see Submission details overview.
- Read the Assignment criteria carefully – this can be used to check you have covered everything as you plan, write and review your assignment.
Supporting resources
The following resources will assist you with completing this assignment:
Journals
Listed here are some of the journals where you will find research articles relevant to the unit. These journals may also contain research articles that are relevant for your chosen topic. This list is not extensive, so it is encouraged that you also search more widely on library databases.
- Aboriginal History.
- The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education.
- Journal of Australian Indigenous Studies.
- Journal of Australian Studies.
- Settler Colonial Studies History Australia.
- Australian Historical Studies Australian Feminist Studies.
- Referencing will be in APA 7th edition style (APA 7).
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