Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Historical & Philosophical Inq
This capstone course is designed to give third year history students a thorough grounding in researching, writing and presenting a finished historical 'product' for a specified audience. The audience may be viewers of an exhibition created by a library or museum, readers of a popular magazine, users of a historical website, or school students. Close attention is paid to the quality of written expression and the ability of students to prepare visually engaging materials for a broad audience of readers/viewers. Assessment tasks involve the development of a suitable research strategy, a verbal presentation, and submission of the completed project (3,500 words or equivalent). Assessment tasks involve the development of a suitable research strategy, a verbal presentation, and submission of the completed project (3,500 words or equivalent). The final product can be presented to a potential employer as an example of the student's ability as a professional historian.
This Capstone course is designed to give third-year history students a thorough grounding in researching, writing, and presenting a finished historical ‘product’ for a public audience. The audience may be viewers of an exhibition created by a library or museum, readers of a popular magazine, users of a historical website, school students or a community group, among many options. In this course you will develop and complete your own research project. The major constraint is that you cannot write a conventional undergraduate essay. Advice on the challenges involved in variousᅠ'platforms' (exhibitions, websites, documentaries, etc.) will be provided during the semester as your project develops.ᅠ
After the three initial lectures, tutorials in WRIT3613 will begin in Week 4. The topics will be presented in the first lecture. Each tutorial group will correspond to a different topic. This will be fully explained in Week 1.
In our weekly one-hour tutorial, we will have readings and topic discussions to introduce you to key issues of historical research and interpretation. In this courseᅠthe key emphasis is on developing your own project ideas and preferred platform with a high degree of flexibility.
There are a number of directed historical projects that have been developed with external partners (museums, government bodies and community groups). These have a strong 'Work-Integrated Learning' focus, and will be fully explained in the first lecture, as well as via a document posted to Blackboard. Students will be invited to submit expressions of interest if they would like to take up one of these project opportunities.
In all projects, close attention is paid to the quality of written expression and the ability of students to prepare visually engaging materials for a broad audience of readers/viewers. The final product can be presented to a potential employer as an example of your ability as a professional historian and researcher.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This unit is the Capstone course in History. It is recommended that students have substantial experience in historical research and writing through introductory and second-year courses. It is offered annually, and you should ideally take the course in your third year of study. You should not take this course in your first year.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HIST3612, HIST3613
Course contact
Course coordinator
Course staff
Lecturer
Tutor
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
OUTLINE OF CLASS ACTIVITIES ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ ᅠᅠ
This course will be taught somewhat differently to your other History units. As the main object is to develop your own project, we have minimised class times and instead focused on quality engagements, giving you extra time for your own research.
Inᅠ Weeks 1-3, the whole class meets as an ordinary lecture. These lectures and accompanying discussion will be recorded and available on Blackboard.ᅠStudents should select their preferred topic group during this introductory phase of the course, i.e. during Weeks 1-3. Your intended project topic should be broadly clarified by the start of the Week 4 tutorial.
Inᅠ Weeks 4-12, each topic group meets for a one-hour tutorial with their tutorial topic group. Readings and classroom discussion on project ideas are required for these tutorials. Your tutor will advise on the format for presentations to be delivered during this section of the course.ᅠ
Inᅠ Week 13, the final week of classes, there will be personal consultations as required, either in person or via Zoom. Please contact your tutor if necessary for any final advice prior to the submission of your completed project.
NB: There are no lectures or lecture recordings in Weeks 4-13, and there are no tutorials in Weeks 1-3.
Workshops:
There will be 2 workshops during semester to help you with your projects:
- The staff at the UQ Central Library will host a dedicated 'Digital Skills Expo' for students planning to undertake projects on digital platforms such as online exhibitions, podcasts and e-books. The session will introduce students to technical support and skills in areas such as 3D imaging and photogrammetry, web design and interaction, podcast and audio production, and copyright awareness.
- Fryer Library staff will host a research workshop designed specifically for this course, 'Interpreting Primary Sources'. Itᅠwill be held face-to-face in the Fryer Library, Duhig Tower.
Further details will be confirmed once semester is underway.
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Aims and outcomes
WRIT3613 takes final year history students through the creation of historical products for a specified client or a prospective audience/readership. The format/platform of the product may be an exhibition catalogue, film script, short biography, ebook or website, documentary or a popular magazine article. The course explores theᅠproblems and possibilities that historians encounter when embarking on a range of different types of historical projects, and provides them with practical experience in working through these. There is an emphasis on the research process through lectures and assessment tasks, with advice for students in developing and implementing a research strategy suited to the scope and purposes of their own project. Across the semester students will be given practical and “hands on” experience through creating a historical product, which they can use subsequently in their portfolios to show prospective employers.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand and appreciate the various types of projects undertaken by historians and the practical issues involved in bringing a project to completion.
LO2.
Reflect upon the methodological and theoretical issues that arise with different types of projects.
LO3.
Formulate research problems and conduct research independently.
LO4.
Reflect upon the implications of applying different methods for communicating the outcomes of historical research to a range of audiences.
LO5.
Demonstrate reasoned thought, creativity, and a high quality of written and oral expression.
Assessment
Assessment summary
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
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Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Project Outline | 10% 250 words plus biblography (7-10) items |
16/08/2024 2:00 pm |
Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Project Proposal and Sources | 20% 500 words plus annotated bibliography (12-15 items) |
13/09/2024 2:00 pm |
Project | Project | 50% 3,500 words or equivalent |
4/11/2024 2:00 pm |
Participation/ Student contribution, Presentation | Participation and Presentation | 20% |
12/08/2024 - 14/10/2024
Weeks 4-12, in tutorials. |
Assessment details
Project Outline
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 10% 250 words plus biblography (7-10) items
- Due date
16/08/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
All students are required to submit a 250-word Project Outline. The Project Outline should contain:
- a succinct statement of your project topic
- an explicit statement of your research question
- a statement of your chosen platform
- an initial research strategy
- a starting bibliography of relevant sources.
Aim for clarity and focus in this initial statement of your research intentions and some of their implications.
Word Limits: A final word count that is within ±10% of the set length (250 words) is acceptable. Word count does not include footnotes; however, discursive footnotes are included in the word count. A word count that is outside these 10% will receive a proportionate penalty and will be graded against the grading criteria.
AI: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Project Proposal and Sources
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20% 500 words plus annotated bibliography (12-15 items)
- Due date
13/09/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students are required to submit a full Project Proposal of 500 words plus an annotated bibliography.
The Project Proposal should contain:
- A clear statement of your final research question.
- A clear statement of rationale - why is this important?
- An outline of your research strategy.
- An outline of your intended argument.
- A statement of your proposed platform.
- An annotated bibliography of your key sources. The sources must include primary sources as well as secondary, and at least one journal article, unless the topic is so contemporary that only newspapers and websites have covered it to date. Your research should favour sources in the discipline of History.
In your Project Proposal you should clarify your intentions, research strategies, and the key tasks involved, to allow the marker to assess your progress in developing your Project.
Word Limits: A final word count that is within ±10% of the set length (500 words + Bibliography) is acceptable. Word count does not include footnotes; however, discursive footnotes are included in the word count. A word count that is outside these 10% will receive a proportionate penalty and will be graded against the grading criteria.
AI: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Project
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 50% 3,500 words or equivalent
- Due date
4/11/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L05
Task description
The Project,is to be approximately 3,500 words in length (or equivalent) and is worth 50% of your final mark. It is the major piece of assessment for the course and should be given the necessary time and attention.
The Project for WRIT3613 is not "just another history essay". Instead, we want you to undertake an historical project that can be disseminated to a wider, non-academic audience. Your Project may take a variety of forms. The majority of students will undertake a written project, but in a non-essay form, such as a website, blog, article for a news magazine or website like The Conversation, a government-style report, a green paper, a specialist chapter for an educational text, a short biography, a short film script, or another platform that allows you to engage with a specific audience. Some students will work with local cultural institutions, to form an exhibit or other output.
Your Project is expected to integrate your primary research with judicious use of secondary literature, including scholarly books and journal articles from the field of History. It should demonstrate an awareness of the requirements of your chosen platform, some creativity in your chosen topic and research tasks, and high-quality written expression. The emphasis is on a completed historical product, ready for publication or transmission in some other form, or utilisation as an historical resource. It should be designed in a way that is appropriate for the client and/or audience that you have identified.
Word Limits: A final word count that is within ±10% of the set length (3500 words) is acceptable. Word count does not include footnotes; however, discursive footnotes are included in the word count. A word count that is outside these 10% will receive a proportionate penalty and will be graded against the grading criteria.
AI: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Participation and Presentation
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Presentation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
12/08/2024 - 14/10/2024
Weeks 4-12, in tutorials.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Participation in the course activities and weekly topic discussions (Weeks 4-12) is an essential component of your research planning. It will count for 10% of your Participation mark. Tutorial attendance is required in order to contribute to the discussions.
In addition, you are required to give your own project presentation (10%, delivered in 3MT format, see below). Your presentation will feature as part of these discussions in your nominated week (in Weeks 7-12).
In your chosen week, your individual project presentation will follow UQ's "Three Minute Thesis" (3MT) model. You should aim to give a succinct account of your project, its objectives, and the broader public interest. It is more a 'pitch' than it is a formal academic presentation, so you should make clear to the audience "what is the hook?" Why is this project important? You can use a single Powerpoint slide or other digital aids for your presentation, or you can supply a one-page handout or images, as required.
3MT Rules
- No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
- No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
- Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum. Competitors exceeding 3 minutes wil have marks deducted.
- Presentations are to be spoken word (e.g. no poems, raps or songs).
- Presentations are to commence from the stage.
- Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through either movement or speech.
For more info on the 3MT, see: https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au/resources/3mt-competitor-guide.
AI: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
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1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Project Outline Criteria
Your Project Outline will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- Topic definition and rationale for project.
- Concise statement of your research question or problem.
- Outline of research approach, strategy and time plan.
- Identification of key issues and/or challenges.
- Evaluation of academic sources and evidence.
- Presentation and written expression.
To achieve a grade of 7 (High Distinction, 85-100%), your outline should demonstrate exceptional consideration of issues related to topic definition and rationale, and provide a nuanced and sophisticated statement of your research question and strategic approach. Project tasks should be identified very clearly, and the evaluation of relevant sources will be very insightful. Your outline will be very well written, clear and concise, pay strict attention to discipline conventions and have minimal, if any errors in referencing, expression, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
To achieve a grade of 6 (Distinction, 75-84%), your outline should demonstrate an advanced level of consideration of issues related to topic definition and rationale, and provide a very effective statement of your research question and strategic approach. Project tasks will be clearly identified, and the evaluation of relevant sources will be insightful. Your outline will be well written, clear and concise, follow discipline conventions and have few errors in referencing, expression, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
To achieve a grade of 5 (Credit, 65 – 74%), your outline should demonstrate proficient consideration of issues related to topic definition and rationale, and provide an effective statement of your research question and strategic approach. Project tasks will be well identified, with good evaluation of relevant sources. The presentation and referencing of your outline will follow/largely follow discipline conventions, have few/some errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation, and demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively.
To achieve a grade of 4 (Pass, 50 – 64%), your outline should adequately consider some issues related to topic definition and rationale, and provide a functional or workable statement of your research question and strategic approach. There will be adequate identification of some project tasks, and a basic evaluation of some relevant sources. Your organisation, writing, referencing, spelling and grammar will be adequate and use some of the discipline conventions to communicate appropriately.
To achieve a grade of 3 (Marginal Fail, 45 – 49%), your outline will consider issues related to topic definition and rationale only superficially, and will provide an attempt that demonstrates developing proficiency but ultimately does not result in a workable statement of your research question and/or strategic approach. Identification of project tasks will be superficial, and relevant sources will be evaluated inadequately. Your organisation, writing, spelling and grammar will be adequate/poor and your referencing and use of discipline conventions poor/and or inconsistent.
To achieve a grade of 2 (Fail, 25-44%), your outline will demonstrate minimal consideration of issues related to topic definition and rationale, will fail to provide a workable statement of your research question and strategic approach. There will be poor or insufficient identification of project tasks, and inadequate evaluation of relevant sources. Your organisation and writing will be poor and/or inappropriate, and referencing and use of discipline conventions poor/and or inconsistent.
To achieve a grade of 1 (Low Fail, 0-24%), your outline will fail to consider issues related to topic definition and rationale, and will not present a workable statement of your research question and strategic approach. There will be no or insufficient identification of project tasks, and no or insufficient evaluation of relevant sources. There will be an unsatisfactory standard of presentation and/or written expression. Use of discipline conventions will be absent, poor or inappropriate.
Project Proposal and Annotated Bibliography Criteria
Your Project Proposal will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- Topic definition and rationale for project.
- Concise statement of your research question or problem.
- Outline of research approach, strategy and time plan.
- Identification of key issues and/or challenges.
- Evaluation of academic sources and evidence.
- Presentation and written expression.
To achieve a grade of 7 (High Distinction, 85-100%), your proposal should demonstrate exceptional consideration of issues related to topic definition and rationale, and provide a nuanced and sophisticated statement of your research question and strategic approach. Project tasks should be identified very clearly, and the evaluation of relevant sources will be very insightful. Your proposal will be very well written, clear and concise, pay strict attention to discipline conventions and have minimal, if any errors in referencing, expression, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
To achieve a grade of 6 (Distinction, 75-84%), your proposal should demonstrate an advanced level of consideration of issues related to topic definition and rationale, and provide a very effective statement of your research question and strategic approach. Project tasks will be clearly identified, and the evaluation of relevant sources will be insightful. Your proposal will be well written, clear and concise, follow discipline conventions and have few errors in referencing, expression, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
To achieve a grade of 5 (Credit, 65 – 74%), your proposal should demonstrate proficient consideration of issues related to topic definition and rationale, and provide an effective statement of your research question and strategic approach. Project tasks will be well identified, with good evaluation of relevant sources. The presentation and referencing of your proposal will follow/largely follow discipline conventions, have few/some errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation, and demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively.
To achieve a grade of 4 (Pass, 50 – 64%), your proposal should adequately consider some issues related to topic definition and rationale, and provide a functional or workable statement of your research question and strategic approach. There will be adequate identification of some project tasks, and a basic evaluation of some relevant sources. Your organisation, writing, referencing, spelling and grammar will be adequate and use some of the discipline conventions to communicate appropriately.
To achieve a grade of 3 (Marginal Fail, 45 – 49%), your proposal will consider issues related to topic definition and rationale only superficially, and will provide an attempt that demonstrates developing proficiency but ultimately does not result in a workable statement of your research question and/or strategic approach. Identification of project tasks will be superficial, and relevant sources will be evaluated inadequately. Your organisation, writing, spelling and grammar will be adequate/poor and your referencing and use of discipline conventions poor/and or inconsistent.
To achieve a grade of 2 (Fail, 25-44%), your proposal will demonstrate minimal consideration of issues related to topic definition and rationale, will fail to provide a workable statement of your research question and strategic approach. There will be poor or insufficient identification of project tasks, and inadequate evaluation of relevant sources. Your organisation and writing will be poor and/or inappropriate, and referencing and use of discipline conventions poor/and or inconsistent.
To achieve a grade of 1 (Low Fail, 0-24%), your proposal will fail to consider issues related to topic definition and rationale, and will not present a workable statement of your research question and strategic approach. There will be no or insufficient identification of project tasks, and no or insufficient evaluation of relevant sources. There will be an unsatisfactory standard of presentation and/or written expression. Use of discipline conventions will be absent, poor or inappropriate.
Project Criteria
Your Project will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- Rigour and quality of the argument and critical evaluation of the pertinent ideas.
- Level of understanding of the critical issues.
- Quality of the structure and organization of the material.
- Extent of the research conducted.
- Originality of the discussion or resolution of problems and arguments.
- Quality and clarity of written expression.
- Adequacy of referencing (where required).
To achieve a grade of 7 (High Distinction, 85-100%), your project should demonstrate a very high level of rigour in argumentation and understanding of issues, exceptional organization of material, extensive research, and original and creative discussion. The presentation and referencing should be excellent, with minimal, if any, errors and strict attention to referencing conventions if required.
To achieve a grade of 6 (Distinction, 75-84%), your project should demonstrate a high level of rigour in argumentation and understanding of issues, very good organisation of material, wide research, and a capable synthesis of research materials. The presentation and referencing should be of high quality with few errors and should evidence close attention to referencing conventions if required.
To achieve a grade of 5 (Credit, 65-74%), your project should demonstrate an above average level of rigour in argumentation and understanding of issues, good organization of material, adequate research, and an adequate synthesis of research materials. The presentation, including referencing, should be of a good quality and the essay should be easily readable and should evidence suitable attention to referencing conventions if required.
To achieve a grade of 4 (Pass, 50-64%), your project should demonstrate generally sound argumentation and understanding of issues, adequate organisation of material, an acceptable minimum in research, a minimally acceptable synthesis of research materials and should evidence attention to referencing conventions if required.
To achieve a grade of 3 (Marginal Fail, 45 – 49%), your project should reflect developing levels of achievement. It should demonstrate that you have a superficial level of knowledge of fundamental concepts and skills, that you have undertaken a basic level of research, made some attempt to evaluate data and/or evidence, to identify problems and issues, and to offer some insights. Your arguments, while underdeveloped, show your emerging ability to apply knowledge and skills. Your organisation, writing, spelling and grammar will be adequate, perhaps poor, and your referencing and use of discipline conventions (if required) poor/and or inconsistent.
To achieve a grade of 2 (Fail, 25-44%), your project will reflect deficiencies in skill acquisition and in your understanding of the fundamental concepts of the course. It will demonstrate that you have not undertaken adequate research, that you are unable to evaluate data and/or evidence, to identify problems and issues, or to offer insights adequately. Your arguments will be unsupported and/or inappropriate, your organisation and writing will be poor and/or inappropriate, and referencing and use of discipline conventions (if required) poor/and or inconsistent.
To achieve a grade of 1 (Low Fail, 0-24%), your project will reflect that you have failed to meet the minimum learning requirements and skill acquisition for this course. Your project will demonstrate an absence of research, evaluation of data and/or evidence, and lack argumentation. Use of discipline conventions (if required) will be absent, poor or inappropriate, and written expression poor or inappropriate
Participation and Presentation Criteria
Your Tutorial Participation will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- Evidence of participation in discussions.
- Evidence of preparation for the tutorial, most notably through completing the set readings.
- Quality of contributions to discussions.
- Fostering of group discussions, through courteous and respectful interactions with staff and students.
Attendance is necessary to fulfill the above criteria, as per the course requirements, but marks cannot be awarded for attendance alone.
To achieve a grade of 7 (High Distinction, 85-100%), your attendance will be flawless and your participation exceptional. This grade reflects exceptional levels of preparation, mastery of course materials, and very high quality contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions. You should be able to engage with your peers very effectively.
To achieve a grade of 6 (Distinction, 75-84) your attendance will be excellent and your participation very substantial. This grade reflects excellent levels of preparation, knowledge of course materials, and high quality contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions. You should be able to engage with your peers effectively.
To achieve a grade of 5 (Credit, 65 – 74%), your attendance and participation will be good. This grade reflects proficient levels of preparation, good knowledge of course materials, and good quality contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions.
To achieve a grade of 4 (Pass, 50 – 64%) your attendance and participation will be satisfactory. This grade reflects adequate levels of preparation and knowledge of course materials, and an acceptable quality of contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions.
To achieve a grade of 3 (Marginal Fail, 45 – 49%) your attendance and participation will be unsatisfactory. This grade reflects irregular attendance and/or participation and superficial knowledge of course materials and basic levels of preparation. However, when in attendance, there is evidence of your ability to demonstrate developing achievement in contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions.
To achieve a grade of 2 (Fail, 25-44%), your attendance and participation will be very unsatisfactory. This grade reflects irregular attendance and/or participation, minimal knowledge of course materials, little evidence of preparation, and mixed to low quality of contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions.
To achieve a grade of 1 (Low Fail, 0-24%), your attendance and participation will be unsatisfactory. This grade reflects irregular attendance and/or participation, an no evidence of preparation, and little or no evidence of quality of contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions.
Your Presentation will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- Content and argument of the topic of the presentation.
- Engagement with relevant sources and evidence.
- Compliance with the stated time limit.
- Evidence of preparation.
- Fluency, ease and persuasiveness of the presentation.
- Fostering of discussion and engagement of audience, as per course requirements.
To achieve a grade of 7 (High Distinction, 85-100%), you will have presented a very fluent and very well-prepared talk that clarifies and explains your topic with a very clear and effective structure. You will have utilised both supplied and original materials to achieve a highly effective discussion that complies precisely with the stated time limit.
To achieve a grade of 6 (Distinction, 75-84%), you will have presented a fluent and very well-prepared talk that clarifies and explains your topic with a clear and effective structure. You will have utilised supplied and original materials to achieve a very effective discussion that complies with the stated time limit.
To achieve a grade of 5 (Credit, 65-74%), you will have presented a well-prepared, proficient talk that clarifies and explains your topic with an adequate and functional structure. You will have utilised supplied and original materials to achieve an effective discussion within the stated time limit.
To achieve a grade of 4 (Pass, 50-64%), you will have presented a basic talk that addresses aspects of your topic but with some flaws in your approach, structure and/or delivery. There may have been limitations in your use of supporting materials, and/or difficulties in meeting set time constraints.
To achieve a grade of 3 (Marginal Fail, 45-49%) you will have presented a talk that has clear potential, but has only superficially addressed aspects of your topic. There will have been several flaws in your approach, structure and/or delivery. There will have been limitations in your use of supporting materials, and/or difficulties in meeting set time constraints.
To achieve a grade of 2 (Fail, 25-44%), you will have presented a talk that has was not adequately prepared or presented. Minimal effort will have been put into clarifying your topic, and your approach, structure and/or delivery will have been deficient or flawed. Major deficiences will also have been present in utilising supporting materials, and/or meeting time requirements.
To achieve a grade of 1 (Low Fail, 0-24%), you will have presented a talk that has was not well prepared or presented. You will not have clarified your topic and your talk will have lacked an effective structure. You will not have utilised supporting materials and/or met set time requirements.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
- Failure to submit all major assessment items (those worth 15% and above) will result in a maximum grade of 2 (Fail).
- By submitting work through Turnitin you are deemed to have accepted the following declaration: ‘I certify that this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted, either previously or concurrently, in whole or in part, to this University or any other educational institution, for marking or assessment’.
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- A valid Turnitin receipt will be the only evidence accepted if assessments are missing. Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after ten calendar days, will receive zero. In the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible so that they can confirm the outage with ITS.
- It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they are submitting assessment items on a device that is capable of the task, and that appropriate internet bandwidth and speed is available. If you cannot be sure that your device or internet will enable you to complete or submit an assessment task, you must come onto campus and use one of the University Computers in the Library or Computer Labs.
- Plagiarism, and asking or paying someone else to do your work is cheating and constitutes academic misconduct. See ECP Section 6.1
- Feedback against the assessment criteria in the form of comments on your script will be provided through Turnitin or on your script directly.
- For information on assessment remarks see: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/querying-result
Learning resources
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Library resources
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 3 |
Lecture |
Lectures, Weeks 1-3 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 12 |
Tutorial |
Tutorials, Weeks 4-12 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
General contact hours |
Week 13: Consultation Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.