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Diploma of ArtsUnit Outline ABN: 064 031 714 CRICOS: Monash College Pty Ltd 01857J monashcollege.edu.au 16 MCD6010: Effective Writing 1 - Academic Writing Assessment 3: Research Essay Status: Individual, closed book Word Length: 2000 words Weighting: 40% Due date: Week 12 Instructions: Write an academic essay (2000 words not including reference list) addressing ONE of the topics listed below: 1. Is the reaction to ‘X’ an example of a moral panic? Discuss 2. Why are there so many moral panics today? Discuss with reference to at least two contemporary ‘moral panics’. The essay must include reference to reliable academic sources (at least 8 academic sources) and include a reference list using Harvard (author date) referencing style as detailed on the Monash Library Website. The major essay must be submitted via Turnitin. THE FOCUS OF YOUR MORAL PANIC MUST BE BASED IN THE COUNTRY OF YOUR STUDY. Diploma of ArtsUnit Outline ABN: 064 031 714 CRICOS: Monash College Pty Ltd 01857J monashcollege.edu.au 17 MCD6010: Effective Writing 1 - Academic Writing Assessment 3: Research Essay Marking Guide Grade level Element HD D C P N N 1. Argument and structure: We are looking at the clarity and coherence of your response to the question, the organisation of your answer overall, and in specific, the introduction, conclusion and paragraph structures. Exceptional response showing critical engagement, a nuanced understanding of the topic and a fluently organised response throughout. Very good response in most respects with strong elements and structures throughout but potential for greater engagement or clarity in parts. A solid essay showing a grasp of the question, structures and organisation expected. Room for greater engagement, clarity or focus. Satisfactory attempt at a structured argument showing understanding of expected organisation but significant room for improvement throughout. Unsatisfactory in one or more key areas of argument, structure, coherence, understanding of question and depth of response. No valid attempt. weighting for this element - 40% of mark 32-40 28-31 24-27 20-23 8-19 0-7 2. Research, summary and critique: We are looking at the range and relevance and quality of academic (reliable) sources, and use of these to summarise positions others have taken on the question, and compare and contrast in support of your position (arguments). Exceptional range of high quality sources, and critical insight shown in summary and use of sources to support position throughout. Very good range of relevant sources used, with some highlights in the critical use of these sources. Good range of academically reliable sources used to support argument, but may not have gone much beyond 'given' sources, and/or room for further critical engagement with sources. Satisfactory range of academically reliable sources, but only meeting the minimum requirement and further critical engagement needed. Unsatisfactory - sources not academically reliable, or an inadequate range of sources found to support positions. No sources used or cited. weighting for this element - 40% of mark. 32-40 28-31 24-27 20-23 8-19 0-7 3. Language and Presentation. We are looking at how well your submission follows academic language conventions. Free of 'basic' proofreading errors e.g. spelling, names, punctuation, capitalisations) and follows academic conventions for citation and referencing. Exceptional quality throughout demonstrating fluent master of academic language features, no basic language errors and a mastery of academic citation (in text) and referencing (bibliography) systems. Very good demonstrating understanding and application of academic language features in most parts, with few basic errors and consistent use of academic citation and referencing systems. Good demonstration of knowledge and use of academic language features, though may be room for improvement or greater consistency of use, evidence of proofreading Satisfactory demonstration of academic language features, and some evidence of proofreading, awareness of basic language errors to avoid, and clear attempt to use consistent academic referencing systems. Room for improvement in all areas for this criteria. Unsatisfactory demonstration of grasp or use of academic language features, significant and persistent basic language errors and inconsistent or minimal use of academic referencing systems shown. No submission, or multiple, persistent and significant problems with academic language, basic language and referencing systems. weighting for this element - 20% of mark. 16-20 14-15 12-13 10-11 4-9 0-3 Diploma of ArtsUnit Outline ABN: 064 031 714 CRICOS: Monash College Pty Ltd 01857J monashcollege.edu.au 18 Further comments: Grade /100 Late Penalty = Marked by: Second marker: