Guidelines for preparing the assessment tasks as well as assessment criteria are available on iLearn. The assessment tasks are compulsory in this unit. Each assessment task has a due date and students are expected to submit their work on time.

PENALTIES

1. 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 written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.
• Please note that grading decisions for each assessment task will be moderated against the set criteria and standards before task results are released.
• The grade a student receives will signify their overall performance in meeting the learning outcomes of a unit of study. Grades will not be awarded by reference to the achievement of other students nor allocated to fit a predetermined distribution. In determining a grade, due weight will be given to the learning outcomes and level of a unit (ie 100, 200, 300, 800 etc). Graded units will use the following grades: HD High Distinction 85–100 D Distinction 75–84 Cr Credit 65–74 P Pass 50–64 F Fail 0–49.

2. Word Limit Penalty

• Written assessment tasks submitted that are under or over the word length by more than 10% will be penalised with a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark).

3. Citation and Referencing techniques Penalty

• Turnitin is a 'text-matching' software which is designed to educate students regarding appropriate citation and referencing techniques. Turnitin is also used to provide MQ with confidence in the academic integrity of students work.
• All assessment tasks will be marked according to the MQ Academic Integrity Policy and the schedule of penalties.

EXTENSION REQUESTS

• Important: The granting of extensions is subject to the University's Special Consideration Policy and can only be granted by applying for Special Consideration.
• See the Accessibility Statement below

UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

This unit will be structured following a Flipped classroom model, which describes a reversal of traditional teaching where students gain first exposure to new material outside of class, usually via reading or lecture videos, and then class time is used to do the harder work of assimilating that knowledge through strategies such as problem-solving, discussion or debates. The unit will be taught via a blended delivery of content and instruction using a multi-media approach such as video lectures, 3D digital artefacts and visualisations. The learning materials will be a combination of pre-recorded lectures produced by Macquarie University academic staff as well as links to a variety of new media, such as audio recordings/podcasts, blogs, think pieces, and/or social media posts created by local and international scholars. Through such approaches you will develop transferrable skills and analytical capacities that can be applied across various professional and academic settings.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

iLearn will play a pivotal role throughout the session and will be your central hub for information and instructions. Each week will be structured as follows:

♦ BEFORE DISCUSSION | Building Knowledge, Values & Skills

Step 1 | Preparation

• Watch the pre-recorded lecture materials available via iLearn.

• Complete the weekly assigned activities, source analyses and/or readings in preparation for the weekly tutorial discussion (face-to-face or via the online discussion forum).

♦ DURING DISCUSSION | Applying Knowledge, Values & Skills

Step 2 | Engage with your peers

• Lead/participate in group discussion and participate in the weekly activities in the class tutorial and/or via the online tutorial discussion forum.

♦ AFTER DISCUSSION | Consolidating and Reflecting on Learning

Step 3 | Consolidate your knowledge

• At the end of the week, complete any outstanding tasks for the week and work on upcoming assessment tasks.

• Engage with a series of optional exercises and extension tasks on iLearn such as writing a short reflection on the weekly learning (e.g.readings, lecture content and/or tutorial discussion) in your learning journal or adding an item to the unit Glossary.

REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS

There are no required textbooks for this unit. All reading materials are provided through Leganto, MQ's reading list management system, and the MQ library.

Available on iLearn one week before tutorials commence in Session 1.

This unit is intended for all students, including those with mental or physical disabilities, illness, injuries, impairments, or any other condition that tends to negatively affect one’s equal access to education. If, at any point in the session, you find yourself not able to fully access the space, content, and experience of this course, you are welcome (but not required) to contact the unit convenor. It is never too late to request accommodations -- our bodies and circumstances are diverse and continuously changing.

Students with accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact Accessibility Services to ensure that we, as an institution, are supporting your learning. By making a plan through Accessibility Services, you can ensure accommodation without disclosing any information to your unit convenors.

There are also a range of resources on campus that serve to support and improve student learning and wellbeing, including the Learning Skills Unit, Peer Support programs, resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, English Language support, and Student Wellbeing support and resources. Please reach out to these programs for further information.