Instructions:
Sound organisation of the paper (5 Marks):
• Introduction (2 Marks)
• Conclusion (2 Marks)
• Proper referencing and acknowledgement of sources (1 Mark)
[Please note that one ‘Introduction’ and one ‘Conclusion’ covering the above five questions should be fine]
Relevant Guidelines and Instructions
Assessment Criteria
This task aims to assess your skill and critical analytical ability to examine issues involved in the topic with adequate support and acknowledgement. Marks will be awarded based on the following assessment criteria:
• A well structured response based on issues raised in the topic
• Originality of the work devoid of plagiarism
• Accurate identification and analysis of issues through the use of primary and secondary sources
• Appropriate application of relevant laws and international standards to the context
• Critical evaluation and efficient use of information
• Concise and logical approach to address relevant aspects
• Clear demonstration of knowledge and correct written expression
• The degree of persuasion/depth of research evidenced from your argument
• Proper referencing and acknowledgement of sources
• It is highly recommended that in addition to the Text and uploaded materials/journal articles, you should use other scholarly sources with appropriate acknowledgement to explore various legal issues involved in the questions.
• You must not provide a copy of your paper to your classmate/or friend in any circumstances.
• Length: 4000 words (excluding footnotes, but footnotes must not include any substantive content. The actual word length of a paper must be stated on the cover sheet).
• Submission: Online via ‘TURNITIN Research Essay 60%’.
• Assignment must be typed, double spaced and referenced and should conform to the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (can be downloaded at http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/go/aglc).
Written paper Submission
‘Format
The following requirements as to presentation of written papers must be complied with:
All written assignments must be typed on A4 paper, in 12 point Times New Roman font and must be double-spaced and referenced. You may print on both sides of the paper if your inclinations towards conservation are threatened by the double-spacing requirement.
You are not required to include a bibliography, as your footnotes should indicate what sources you have used in your research.’