Last updated 31/03/2020 Checked for S1 2020
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Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is meant as a guide only. All details were correct as at the date noted - check your assessment information and Blackboard announcements for any changes that may have been made by your lecturer.
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| Assessment 1: Annotated bibliography and Introduction |
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- Write an Introduction that has a general comment, a thesis statement and an outline of arguments to the given essay question (Does Australia need a Bill of Rights?). An annotated bibliography for the essay question will also be included.
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| Resources needed |
2 academic sources:
- one book
- one journal article
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| Referencing style |
- AGLC4 referencing. Check out the AGLC4 Information Sheet in your Blackboard course (also linked at the bottom of this page).
- Full AGLC4 referencing guide
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| Example Library catalogue searches |
- Austral* AND "Bill of Rights"
- "rights protection" AND Austral*
- "human rights" AND constitution AND Austral*
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Suggested readings
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Note that these are for background only - you will need to find other sources for your annotated bibliography
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| How the Library can help with this assignment |
- Finding the academic sources you need.
- Accessing ejournals and ebooks.
- Guidance evaluating your sources (what to think about).
- Assistance with referencing.
- Ask The Library for assistance. You can use the live chat or choose Library Live.
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| Other things that will help |
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| Assessment 2: Essay |
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- Outline the doctrine of separation of powers and then explain to what extent it applies in Australia
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| Resources needed |
- Quality sources that support your arguments/statements (books and journal articles).
- If using web sources, they need to be relevant and reliable.
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| Referencing style |
- AGLC4 referencing. Check out the AGLC4 Information Sheet in your Blackboard course (also linked at the bottom of this page).
- Full AGLC4 referencing guide
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| Example Library catalogue searches |
- "separation of powers" AND Austral*
- "separation of powers" AND "federal government"
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Suggested readings
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Note that these are for background only - you will need to find other sources for your essay
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| How the Library can help with this assignment |
- Finding the academic sources you need.
- Accessing ejournals and ebooks.
- Assistance with referencing.
- Ask The Library for assistance. You can use the live chat or choose Library Live.
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| Other things that will help |
- Check the support videos in your Blackboard course
- Academic Skills: How to Write an Essay guide
- If you're close to campus, why not drop in to the GP Building (Callaghan) or to a Writing Drop-In in the Library (Ourimbah) for assignment assistance
- Need online advice on your academic writing? You can email a draft of your work to OFonline-econsult@newcastle.edu.au [please allow 48 hours turnaround]
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| Assessment 4: Take home exam |
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- Part 1 - Reflection on feedback for Assessment 2.
- Part 2 - Review of 3 High Court cases.
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| Resources needed |
- Use the resources suggested in the assessment information.
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| Referencing style |
- AGLC4 referencing. Check out the AGLC4 Information Sheet in your Blackboard course (also linked at the bottom of this page).
- Full AGLC4 referencing guide
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Suggested readings
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- The readings provided in your Blackboard course.
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| How the Library can help with this assignment |
- The Library and other Open Foundation support staff are unable to help with this assessment - see the assignment declaration regarding academic integrity.
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