Late Assessment Submission Penalty 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.    

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic. 

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Active Participation (10%)

NOTE: Active participation has been reduced to 13 tasks over 13 weeks for 2022 Session 2

Students enrolled as 'In person-scheduled-weekday' in 2022 Session 2 will demonstrate active participation by contributing to in person activities on campus in the scheduled tutorials as required.

The instructions for preparation and conduct of these tasks is provided in iLearn. Please read the instructions carefully every week as these tasks will differ and can have several components.

Most tasks will take require that you read material and take notes in advance (i.e. before attending in person). Other examples of preparation include analysing data or preparing an essay plan. As these tasks require you to make several distinct and seperate contributions every week to attain a passing grade it is vital that you prepare in advance each week. You will find it difficult to attain a passing grade if you turn up without completing the preparatory component of the task. 

MISSED TUTORIALS: Attendance is mandatory for all tutorials. If a student is unable to attend a tutorial they must inform thier tutor (in advance whenever possible). Online alternatives can be provided on a limited basis if appropriate evidence is provided for an absence. If no evidence is provided a mark of '0' will be awarded for each absence. In person-scheduled-weekday students can apply for Special Consideration within five (5) working days of each missed tutorial, as per the MQ assessment policy.

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Further details on the Reading Reflections and the Justice Report are to be found in iLearn.

Detailed information on these assessments is also provided in the 'Week 1 - Introduction' and 'Assessment Workshop' lectures. These will be made available in iLearn throughout the session. It is highly recommended that you refer to the recordings often.

We have also provided a number of FAQ documents in the ASSESSMENTS section of iLearn for the different assessments. These have been developed to provide an 'easy to read' version of our answers to the most 'Frequently Asked Questions'. This is a a great place to find answers for common questions like: word count (e.g. how much do I need to write for this essay?), formatting (e.g. do I use a specific line spacing, font, font size?) and the most common general queries about content (e.g. what should I write about?). They are a big help for students at any stage of thier degree program, but are especially useful for 1st years, so please review the FAQ documents carefully.

If you have a specific question that is not answered in these documents then you can post to the general discussion forum in iLearn of contact staff. Contact staff using the links provided in iLearn or by direct email. Please check the pre-preared lectures and FAQs for an answer to your question before contacting staff.

Some lectures for this unit are live-streamed but later in the unit we may use pre-recorded lectures. Review announcements in iLearn for updates. All lectures can be accessed via the unit iLearn page.

Tutorials will be conducted face-to-face, commence in Week 1 and conclude in Week 13. Students should consult the official Timetable for class times, dates and locations (if face-to-face) and mode of delivery at a specified time at: http://timetables.mq.edu.au 

In the unlikely event of further COVID lockdown please refer to iLearn for updates and announcements.

Online content for this unit can be accessed at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au

Required Textbooks:

• Palmer, D., De Lint, W. & Dalton, D. (2020) Crime & Justice: A Guide to Criminology, Lawbook: Sydney (6th edition) 
• Findlay, M, Odgers, S & Yeo, S. (2014) Australian Criminal Justice, Oxford University Press: Oxford (5th edition) 
• White, R, Perrone, S. & Howes, L (2015) Crime, Criminality and Criminal Justice, OUP Australia & New Zealand: Syd

​​​​​​​NOTE: Any edition of these textbook will do in a pinch. Previous editions are available via the MQ library but be aware there may be minor variations in content between editions. Keep this in mind when planning your study. 

For week 1 also consider reading:

• Chazal, N. & Bandiera, R. (2017) 'Study Skills for criminology' in Palmer, D., De Lint, W. & Dalton, D. (2017) Crime & Justice: A Guide to Criminology, Lawbook: Sydney (5th edition): page 681-709 

Additional required and/or recommended reading materials may be posted at the unit’s iLearn page vias announcements and the General Discussion Forum.

Computer and Internet access are required in order to successfully complete this unit. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement.