Assessment-4 : ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION
Assessment-4 : ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION
Description/Focus: Academic Paper
Value: 60% of the total grade. This assessment item must be attempted in order to pass the unit.
Due Date: 16th October, 2019
Length: 5000 words excluding references
Preparation: Timely completion of study materials; research using library resources
Presentation: Academic Paper to be submitted in MS-Word format
Assessment Criteria: The paper will be assessed based on: the accuracy of information, appropriate use of information sources and interpretation of data, correct use of technical terms and methodology, clear structure and presentation, and reasonable and persuasive arguments. All papers must use the CDU APA 6th bibliographic referencing style for their bibliography and in-text citations. Please refer to CDU guidelines for the correct bibliographic format.
Precaution: Penalties apply if: sources are frequently not acknowledged or APA 6th referencing not used or there is excessive use of quotations (more than 20 % of word count).
5000 words excluding references (or longer paper agreed with the Unit Coordinator).
More substantial issues of academic integrity will be dealt with in accordance with CDU’s
Academic and Scientific Misconduct Policy and Students – Breach of Academic Integrity
Procedures.
Marking:
- Clarity of presentation (Maximum 10%)
- Structure and argumentation (Maximum 30%)
- Quality of content (Maximum 30%)
- Critical analysis (Maximum 30%)
Academic Integrity– apply any penalties
Total grade (Maximum 100%) for Assignment 4
Contribution to overall unit grade (Maximum 60%)
