Page 1 of 9 Assessment Task 2: Argumentative Essay –– Document 1 The second major written assignment for HPS111 is a 1,200-word argumentative essay due 8:00pm Wednesday 26th of September, 2018. The...

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Page 1 of 9 Assessment Task 2: Argumentative Essay –– Document 1 The second major written assignment for HPS111 is a 1,200-word argumentative essay due 8:00pm Wednesday 26th of September, 2018. The AT2 essay constitutes 30% of the overall mark for this unit. There are four documents to assist you to complete the assessment: 1. The Assessment Task 2 (AT2) booklet (this document) is designed to explain the major written assessment, how to complete it, and the resources you’ll need 2. The AT2 Rubric is designed to outline and explain each criterion you will be marked on. The document can be found on the HPS111 CloudDeakin Website 3. The AT2 Example Essay is an example of an argumentative essay to give you structural guidance (but not for the content) 4. The APA 6th Word template file (.dotx) is a special file type that will set up your cover page and styles for APA 6th, which will help you get your formatting correct. You don’t need to use this, but it might make your life easier than doing formatting manually. If you don’t understand styles, go see this video. Contents 1. Essay topic.............................................................................................................................................................. 1 2. Relevant Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) ............................................................................................................. 2 3. Background ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 4. Task ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 5. Starter articles ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 6. How do I understand and present scholarly articles and where do I get help? .................................................... 3 7. How do I find scholarly articles? ............................................................................................................................ 4 8. Sections of the argumentative essay ..................................................................................................................... 4 9. Referencing Style ................................................................................................................................................... 6 10. Submission ............................................................................................................................................................. 6 11. What is the Marking Rubric and how do I use it?.................................................................................................. 7 12. Assignment Parameters: ........................................................................................................................................ 7 13. Getting Started.......................................................................................