ANU Foundation Studies 澳洲国立大学 预科 assignment 代写
Foundation Studies
Australian Studies
Assessment Task Notification – Major essay
Student ID Last name First name Preferred name
Topic Title Major essay
Due Date End Week 13
Weighting 30%
Length 1,200 – 1,500 words
Instructions Students will write an essay on one of four questions related to Aboriginal land rights, immigration policy and multiculturalism, egalitarianism and the role of the
media in Australian society. In undertaking the task, students should read widely, using books from the ANU libraries as well as information found online.
Questions
Option A: What is the significance of the High Court’s Mabo decision? Outline the key legal issues raised in the case and analyse the impact of the Mabo ruling in
terms of Aboriginal land rights reform in Australia.
Option B: Briefly outline the experience of non-white migrants to Australia between 1901 and 2016. To what extent does the current immigration debate
represent ambivalence among Australians about multiculturalism and an ‘open door’ immigration policy?
Option C: Egalitarianism is generally considered a core principle and value of Australian national identity. To what extent is egalitarianism or a ‘fair go’ reflected
in Australian society and culture today?
Option D: Outline the role of the media in Australia. What is its relationship to democratic government and evaluate its performance in terms of its accuracy and
reliability in reporting political, economic and social events.
Revised 15 February 2017
Assessment criteria – Major essay
Criteria Fail Pass / Credit / Distinction High Distinction
Knowledge &
understanding
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Shows limited knowledge and understanding of
the question under study
Shows sound knowledge and understanding of
the question under study
Shows excellent knowledge and understanding of the
question under study
Analysis
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Little or no analysis and evaluation of evidence to
develop appropriate argument & insight
Relevant analysis and evaluation of evidence to
develop appropriate argument & insight
Discerning analysis and evaluation of evidence to
develop appropriate argument & insight
Communication
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ANU Foundation Studies 澳洲国立大学 预科 assignment 代写
Many language errors, disjointed communication
and little control of technical aspects of language
Developing control of technical aspects of
language and essay is coherent and generally
easy to understand
Confident use and control of language and essay is
clearly written and engaging
Investigation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Relies on minimal sources, little or no citation
and approach shows little understanding of task
Sound resource choices and competent citation
and research approach
Insightful, balanced resource choices and excellent
citation and research approach
ANU Foundation Studies 澳洲国立大学 预科 assignment 代写