SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE UNIT

To complete the unit successfully you need a minimum mark of 50% overall. You must attempt every piece of assessment.

GRADES:

F: 0-49% P: 50-64% CR: 65-74% D: 75-84% HD: 85-100%

ONLINE QUIZZES

You need to take a short quiz in weeks 2-13 inclusive based on information provided in the readings and seminar each week. The quizzes will consist of five multiple-choice or right/wrong questions and each quiz will be worth 2.5% of the total assessment. They are not designed to trick you. You may take the quiz whenever you like during the week up until Saturday evening. Each quiz may only be attempted once. 

GROUP REPORTS

You must participate in two group reports of material relating to a topic covered in each half of the semester. Each contribution should be included as part of the group's written report and be no more than 750 words with appropriate bibliography. It must be lodged through Turnitin together with a statement of the part you played in preparing the group's report by 10 pm on the day prior to the relevant seminar. The combined report must be submitted to me by the same time by a representative of the group. Each report is worth 15% of your overall mark. One third of the marks will be given for the quality of the combined report and two thirds for your individual section. Groups and topics will be assigned in Week 2 for the first report, and in Week 7 for the second report. Reports coinciding with seminars will be discussed in the relevant seminar. For weeks 8 & 9 I will circulate written feedback to all students by the end of Tuesday. Reports will be made available to all students and their contents and feedback in class discussion (recorded for external and OUA students) or my report will be part of the relevant quiz for that week.

MAJOR ESSAY

The MAJOR ESSAY is due by the end of Week 13, 5pm Friday 8 November, 2019. It must be submitted through Turnitin. It is worth 40% of your total mark for the unit. The essay question is:

How does evidence gained from material culture (archaeology, epigraphy, numismatics) change our understanding of the Athenian Empire derived from ancient literary sources?  Your answer must include two specific examples.

Your answer to the essay question should demonstrate extensive use of primary and secondary sources. Bibliographies provided give you a starting point for developing a reading list of secondary literature relevant to the essay topic. In order to locate further material on particular issues you should consult the footnotes and indices of modern works.

Your essay should be based on an analysis, weighting, and discussion of primary literary sources and any relevant archaeological, epigraphical and numismatic evidence. Secondary literature should be used to aid you in your analysis and interpretation and to place your interpretation within the context of previous scholarship. All opinions included in the essay, whether quoted directly or paraphrased, MUST be referenced according to the guidelines, Assignment Presentation Style Guide   https://www.mq.edu.au/public/download/?id=292059.. Don't footnote lectures or include anything in footnotes except citations, and remember to include every reference you have actually used in your bibliography. You must include a word count. Anything beyond the prescribed word limit will not be marked.

Marking criteria:

1. The range of primary literary sources and archaeological, epigraphic and numismatic evidence used and the way in which they are weighted and analysed.

2. The range of secondary works consulted and the depth of engagement with them.

3. Structure of argument and skill in presenting it

4. Formal presentation including correct referencing, bibliography, English language grammar, spelling and punctuation

EXTENSIONS AND PENALTIES

All due dates are firm. Permission to submit a late piece of work will only be granted in case of illness or other exceptional cases. Special approval for such late submissions must be sought in advance (where circumstances permit it). Late work will otherwise incur a penalty of 5% per day (including weekends), unless there are special circumstances (normally illness or serious misadventure) and unless an extension of time has been granted by the Unit Convenor or the Head of Department.

RETURN OF WORK

Presentation reports

I plan to return the presentation reports within two weeks of submission. 

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html

Assessment Policy  http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html

Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html

Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.

In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/

Results

Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.

Student support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

• Workshops
• StudyWise
• Academic Integrity Module for Students
• Ask a Learning Adviser

Student enquiry service

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

Equity support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

IT help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

This time round there is a focus on how we know what (think) we know. Students must concentrate on weighing and evaluating different types of evidence in presenting their work for assessment.