INT101 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES
Assessment 3: Individual Written Essay (40%)
Due Date: 3rd January 2020
Word count: 1800-2000 words.
Students are required to write an essay, which includes choosing one (1) discussion point from the list below, and completing the following requirements:
- Drawing on your research, summarise the important historical events relevant to current values and principles
- identify historical trends and current ethical and/or legislation requirements relevant to the chosen discussion point.
To describe is to provide characteristics and features. To explain is to provide an explanation of not only how something happens, but why it happens. To discuss is to consider more than one point of view, and provide arguments for and against the main ideas and draw a conclusion.
Use at least 5 peer reviewed journal articles and textbook references. Do NOT utilise sources such as www.tutor2u.com and other such web materials as these in no way constitute academic references for the purpose of your assignments. If you rely on such sources for theoretical support, you will be deemed NOT to have met the requirements of the assessment.
Discussion points – CHOOSE ONE:
- “People with disabilities are undoubtedly among the most vulnerable at risk of social exclusion.”Develop an argument to prove this point. Provide evidence of legislation (past and current), social policies and recent developments that have supported people to move from a status of excluded to socially included. Include a definition and explanation of social exclusion and social inclusion.
- ”Despite some progress, inequality still exists between men and women. What has led or influenced this inequality in the present day and how do we work to overcome it?” Focus on a key inequality such as employment and wages or education. Develop an argument to prove your point. Provide evidence of legislation (past and current), social policies and recent developments. Include a definition and explanation of empowerment.
- “The problem of the world’s refugees and internally displaced is among the most complicated issues before the world community today.”Develop an argument to prove this point. Provide evidence of legislation (past and current), social policies and recent developments related to the Australian Governments’ policies on asylum seekers. Include a definition and explanation of human rights.
- “Social justice means recognising the distinctive rights that Indigenous Australians hold as the original peoples of this land.” Develop an argument to prove this point. Provide evidence of legislation (past and current), social policies and recent developments. Describe gaps in service provision between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians. Include a definition and explanation of social justice.
- “Globally, the LGBTI experience of promoting and achieving change and understanding with policy makers and the general population is that progress is extremely slow.”Develop an argument to prove this point. Explain the role of advocacy. Explain the historical events and policy changes that were influencedby various advocacy campaigns.
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- “Globally, the LGBTI experience of promoting and achieving change and understanding with policy makers and the general population is that progress is extremely slow.”Develop an argument to prove this point. Explain the role of advocacy. Explain the historical events and policy changes that were influencedby various advocacy campaigns.
Assessment Criteria
| Criteria | Weighting 100% | HD | D | C | P | F |
| Analysis of literature on topic | 35% | |||||
| Conclusions derived from analysis and assessment of the topic | 30% | |||||
| Use and depth of research | 20% | |||||
| Presentation and referencing: effective and organised essay structure with correct referencing of up-to-date resources and the APA References | 15% | |||||
| TOTAL | /40% |
| Criteria | High Distinction 80% – | Distinction 70%- 79% | Credit 60-69% | Pass 50-59% | Fail 0-49% |
| Analysis of literature on topic | Provides accurate and complete explanations on the allocated topic, drawing on most recent scholarly literature | Provides accurate and complete explanations on allocated topic drawing on relevant literature | Explanations of allocated topic and research are generally accurate and complete, often cites the relevant literature. | Explanations of allocated topic and research are not always accurate and sometimes incomplete, sometimes cites the relevant literature. | Explanations of allocated topic and research are inaccurate or incomplete, does not cite the relevant literature. |
| Conclusions derived from analysis and assessment of the topic | Shows a deep understanding of the topic demonstrated in conclusions derived from in depth analysis and assessment | Shows an excellent understanding of the topic showing conclusions derived from in depth analysis and assessment | Shows a good understanding of the topic indicating conclusions derived from in depth analysis and assessment | Shows a basic understanding of the topic in conclusions derived from in depth analysis and assessment | Shows poor, insufficient understanding of the topic in conclusions derived from in depth analysis and assessment |
| Use and depth of reflection | A comprehensive analysis is developed. Summarizes and shows insightful synthesis of the literature information, including analysis of gaps and/or limitations of the research | A strong analysis is developed. Summarises and shows insightful synthesis of the literature information, including analysis of gaps and/or limitations of the research | A good analysis is developed. Summarises and shows some insightful synthesis of the literature information, identifies some limitations of the research | Analysis is fairly well developed. It summarises the overall information obtained from the literature reviews and synthesizes adequately the knowledge gained | Analysis is not well developed. It lacks summary and/or any synthesis of the relevant literature |
| Presentation of summary and correct references used in APA style | All levels of content are covered in depth. Wide range of contemporary references and sources are well cited when specific statements are made | High level of content is covered in depth. Wide range of good references and sources are well cited when specific statements are made | Appropriate content is covered in reasonable depth. Sources are generally well cited when specific statements are made | Most major sections of the relevant content included, but not covered in as much depth, or as explicit, as expected References were basic and some errors of citation | Major sections of relevant content have been omitted or missed Inadequate references and poor citation |
| TOTAL |
