Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Tutor
Sandey Fitzgerald
Contact via email
Unit Convenor/Lecturer
Vince Scappatura
Contact via email
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Explore policy studies and analysis by examining the process of policy making within governmental and other organisations. Questions are raised about the state in contemporary society and the distribution of power in the stages of policy development, implementation and evaluation. The unit draws on analytical literature from a variety of sources, but its empirical content is supported mainly by Australian examples. Knowledge of the institutions of Australian government is important for the unit.
All enrolment queries should be directed to Open Universities Australia (OUA): see www.open.edu.au
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.open.edu.au/student-admin-and-support/key-dates/
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
“Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.”
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online/In-class Forum | 10% | No | Weekly |
Online Quizzes | 20% | No | Weekly |
Research Essay | 50% | No | Week 10 |
Take-Home Exam | 20% | No | TBA |
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 10%
There are two components to this assessment task:
1. each student will be asked to post one brief topic presentation during the course, to start the discussion in one of the weeks between weeks 2-12. Allocation of topic weeks will occur in the first week of the unit. Your allocated presentation will need to be made no later than Tuesday of the topic week, and a written version should be submitted to Turnitin by the end of that week for assessment. Note: the focus of the presentation is on the reading and any questions that might have raised in your mind - you are not expected to have listened to the lecture at that point.
2. if you are not making a presentation, you will be expected to engage in the ensuing discussion about the topic. This should take place within two weeks of the topic week. You should be prepared to discuss the topic with reference to the essential tutorial readings and current or recent events going on in Australia (or beyond). Real-life examples are great ways to think through the theories and concepts that come up in the readings.
(Note: if your situation is such that you expect to have difficulty completing this assessment in the form outlined above, you need to contact your tutor and/or Campus Well-being immediately so your options can be discussed).
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
After each lecture, you will be asked to briefly and informally answer some questions relating to the lecture and weekly reading in an online quiz. You must complete each week's quiz within two weeks of the lecture. The purpose of the quizzes is to reinforce important points in relation to what you have been hearing and reading. This purpose is lost if they are left any longer. The focus is quite tight. You should not do any further reading. Your lecture notes and reading notes will be sufficient.
(Note: if your situation is such that you expect to have difficulty completing this assessment in the form outlined above, you need to contact your tutor and/or Campus Well-being immediately so your options can be discussed).
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 50%
The essay, approximately 2500 words in length, provides students with the opportunity to explore a topic of interest in depth. Students should develop a considered argument in response to a specific question based on reading a range of sources wider than simply the key readings (Students must read and refer to a minimum of 15 substantive sources). The essay must fully meet academic requirements regarding style, presentation and referencing. Submission is through Turnitin.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 20%
The take-home exam will be made available on iLearn. Students will have 48 hours to complete the exam. Further details will be provided during the semester. Submission will be through Turnitin.
1x2-hour lecture weekly - recorded Wednesday 11am-1pm. Recordings generally become available via the Echo link on the iLearn page shortly after the lecture has concluded.
Online participation is via iLearn forums.
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
The University recognises that students may experience events or conditions that adversely affect their academic performance. If you experience serious and unavoidable difficulties at exam time or when assessment tasks are due, you can consider applying for Special Consideration.
You need to show that the circumstances:
If you feel that your studies have been impacted submit an application as follows:
Outcome
Once your submission is assessed, an appropriate outcome will be organised.
You can withdraw from your subjects prior to the census date (last day to withdraw). If you successfully withdraw before the census date, you won’t need to apply for Special Circumstances. If you find yourself unable to withdraw from your subjects before the census date - you might be able to apply for Special Circumstances. If you’re eligible, we can refund your fees and overturn your fail grade.
If you’re studying Single Subjects using FEE-HELP or paying up front, you can apply online.
If you’re studying a degree using HECS-HELP, you’ll need to apply directly to Macquarie University.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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