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Monash College Diploma
MCD6010
Academic Writing
Diploma of Arts
Diploma of Arts
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Contents
Description ................................................................................................................... 2
Aim .....................................................................................................................................2
Objectives .................................................................................................................... 2
English Language Outcomes...................................................................................... 3
Learning and Teaching....................................................................................................3
Unit Schedule ............................................................................................................... 4
Assessment& Feedback .............................................................................................. 5
Graduate Attributes .........................................................................................................7
Learning Resources .................................................................................................... 8
Policies ....................................................................................................................... 11
Assessment Details ................................................................................................... 13
Contact Details
Unit Leader: Trish Cap
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Team Leader: Sarah Huaraka
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Description
Higher education studies in Australia require students to have the skills and knowledge to successfully
complete academic writing tasks. In this unit you will acquire a solid foundation in grammar, punctuation,
spelling, usage and style. You will develop research techniques, as well as skills related to referencing,
quoting, and paraphrasing (to avoid plagiarism). Academic writing, drafting, editing and proof-reading skills
will be developed.
This is a core unit in the Monash College Diploma of Arts, Part 2 (Psychology and Human Behaviour
streams).
Aim
This unit aims to assist you to develop academic writing skills and knowledge that can be applied to
writing tasks in this and other units of study.
Objectives
When you have completed this unit, you are expected to:
• be able to employ techniques to generate ideas, overcome writer's blocks, and structure
argumentation.
• have acquired or revised basic concepts of grammar, punctuation, spelling, use and style, and be
able to apply these in correcting faults and in developing exposition, authorial voice and
expression in essays.
• have developed research skills in relation to primary, secondary and tertiary sources, both in hard
copy and online sources.
• have developed professional practice in the skills of referencing, quoting, paraphrasing, and the
avoidance of plagiarism.
• have developed techniques of argumentation by studying logic, fallacies, and techniques of
persuasion and influence.
have acquired skills in the genre of academic writing, such as expositional sequences, rhetorical
strategies, register, audience, and authorial voice.
• have developed skills in drafting, redrafting, editing and proofreading.
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English Language Outcomes
Speaking
1. Perform effectively in English during a prepared response
2. Participate effectively in groups during discussions of unit related content in English
Listening
3. Listen to and mostly comprehend spoken texts including academic, multi-media and classroom
genres
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4. Use note-taking strategies to record information from spoken and multi-media texts and show
understanding
Reading
5. Use a range of reading strategies to comprehend written texts including textbook, media texts and
academic genres
6. Identify key information and produce accurate notes and summaries from written and visual texts to
demonstrate understanding
Writing
7. Write substantial, coherent and accurate texts following guidelines provided
8. Support views with reference to literature, and by following academic conventions
University Skills & Australian Socio-cultural Awareness
9. Show effective independent research, critical thinking and learning skills
10. Show socio-cultural awareness of Australian university contexts
Learning and Teaching
This unit involves a 1 x 2 hour expert led session and a 1 x 3 hour tutorial, held in a computer laboratory,
each week.
Students complete pre expert led session learning activities: the pre-session learning activities develop
comprehension of knowledge to a depth deemed appropriate by the teacher. Students may undertake
assessment tasks prior to the expert led session, embedding comprehension and providing learning
analytics for the expert. The students’ immediate application of knowledge in the expert led session
enhances content recall, critical thinking and future application of content outside of the classroom setting;
learning analytics guide subsequent expert led sessions.
In the laboratory class, students apply knowledge and develop skills through their completion of structured
activities. Students are required to interpret goals to complete set tasks.
All classes develop students’ ability to apply critical thinking. Student skills are developed and
demonstrated through peer discussion; model responses; presentations; and feedback provided by both
peers and your teacher.
You will be required to complete pre class activities, including the completion of online readings and
assessment tasks. You are expected to spend at least 2.5 hours a week in pre class learning.
Activities not completed within a tutorial will need to be completed post class.
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Unit Schedule
Week
Topic and Learning objectives
Learning Activities
Lecture Topic
1
Introduction- Academic
Culture
Introduction –how the
unit works
Assessment 1
Weekly activities
throughout trimester
2 Opinions and Positions
Opinions and positions,
questions and disciplines
3
Critical Thinking, Problem
Solving and Description
Critical reading using
the attitudes to
knowledge handout
4
Sources of Academic
Knowledge - Researching
Research – Using the
Library
5 Academic Writing - Essays
Reviewing Introductions,
Developing an essay plan
- Library Session
6 Plagiarism
Plagiarism and paraphrase
definitions and practice
&incorporating references
into writing
7 Arguments
Argument flow and
structure &contrasting
arguments exercise
Assessment 2
Practice Essay
8 Grammar rules Understanding grammar
9
The importance of Editing
Practice Test
10 In Class Test
Editing and revision
techniques
Assessment 4 In
Class Test
11 Essay Consultations Essay Consultations Essay Consultations
12 No Lecture – Independent
Study for Research Essay
Review/Editing of
Research Essay
Assessment 3
Research Essay
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Assessment & Feedback
Assessment is part of the learning and teaching process. Assessment fairly, validly and reliably measures
student performance of intended learning outcomes. Monash College Diplomas aim to provide a learning
environment where students receive ongoing feedback on their academic progress.
Assessment methods develop core discipline skills and professional competencies. Students receive
feedback on their achievements and areas for improvement, prior to undertaking final assessments.
Feedback comes from teachers, your peers and yourself: it includes self-reflection, group discussions,
guided readings, interactions with teachers, and assessments.
Each year, students can provide feedback on Diploma units through the Student Evaluation of Teaching
and Units (SETU) process. Student opinions are highly valued, and this feedback is used to refine existing
curriculum design and assessment tasks.
Assignments
All assignments have a word limit. You should plan carefully to avoid being penalised: you will lose marks
if your assignment is 10% more or less than the word limit.
Assignments need be word-processed, a minimum font size of 12pt, 1.5 line spacing, include a reference
list, and have numbering on all pages. The unit code and name (MCD6010: Effective Writing 1: Academic
Writing), your name and student ID number must be included on each page.
The reference list and in-text referencing must follow the Harvard style. Guidelines can be found at:
http://guides.lib.monash.edu/citing-referencing/harvard.
Turnitin– (Access from Moodle)
Turnitin is text-matching software which assists students with referencing and citing, and correctly
acknowledging the work of others.
Submitting a file to upload:
Click on the Turnitin assignment on the Moodle unit homepage, and follow the instructions on the My
Submissions page.
For instructions on usingTurnitin go to:
http://vle.monash.edu/supporttraining/learnbytech/turnitin/submit-assignment-student.html
Online Submission of Assignments:
Click on the Assessment on the Moodle unit homepage, and follow the Submission Instructions on
the Assignment page. You will be required to read and accept a Student Statement before submitting.
You must keep an electronic copy of your assignment. We also recommend that
you keep a hard copy.
Your assignments need to be submitted by 9.00am on the due date unless a prior arrangement has
been made with the Unit Leader or Team Leader.
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Online Assignment Feedback:
Assignments will be returned online through Moodle. Students will be sent an email notifying them that
the marked assignment has been returned.
Assignments are normally available for collection within 2 weeks of the date of submission. Assignments
must be returned to students at least 4 days prior to the commencement of the exam period.
Assignment feedback will be provided to you within 2 weeks of assignment submission. Feedback may
include: a criterion based assessment rubric; written comments within the body of the assignment, verbal
feedback from your teacher. After marking, assignments will be collected by and/or returned to students
according to item 3.9 of the Monash College Diplomas Assessment Policy.
Extensions for internal assessments need to comply with the Special Consideration Policy:
http://www.monashcollege.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/17097/DIP-Special-Consideration-
Policy.pdf. Extensions can only be approved by the Team Leader.
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Assessment Schedule
Assessment Task Details Weight Week Due
A1: Weekly Activities Individual 25% 1-12
A2 Practice Essay
(1200 words)
Individual 25% 7
A3: Research Essay
(2000 words)
Individual 40% 12
A4: In Class Test Individual 10% (in class test – Lecture
time)
Requirements to Pass this Unit
In order to achieve a pass in this unit, you must achieve 50% or higher for your overall mark. If you
receive a 49N grade, you will automatically be awarded a 48N result.
Graduate Attributes
With a focus on preparing students for transition into Monash University, Monash
College Diplomas supports its students in developing:
√
Specialised Knowledge in a Field of Study
Understanding and application of key theories, concepts and knowledge
associated with a field of study which assist the development of a range of
professional skills.
√
Communication Skills
The ability to apply listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to communicate
effectively in a range of academic and social contexts.
√
Independent Learning Skills
Confidence, resilience and organisational skills that build capacity for self-directed
learning.
√
Collaborative Learning Skills
The ability to respect diversity in opinion and the capacity to negotiate with others
to achieve common goals.
√
Learning and Thinking Skills
The ability to collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information in order to
critically and creatively solve problems.
√
Social and Cultural Awareness
An appreciation for social responsibility and cultural diversity.
√
Leadership Skills
Initiative, drive and adaptability to solve problems, achieve goals and potentially
lead others.
√
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Learning Resources
Details of the prescribed and recommended resources for successful completion of this unit are listed
below.
Required Textbook
Brick, J, Herke, M and Wong, D 2016, Academic Culture: A Students Guide to Studying at University (3 rd
ed), Sydney: National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research.
Additional Readings/Resources
• Allen, Matthew (2005) Smart Thinking: Skills for Critical Understanding and Writing (Second
Edition) (Melbourne: Oxford University Press)
• Bate, Douglas, and Sharpe, Peter (1996) Writer’s Handbook for University Students (Sydney:
Harcourt Brace)
• Beazley, Malcolm and Marr, Graeme (2001) The Writers Handbook (Putney, NSW: Phoenix)
• Bowell, Tracy, and Kemp, Gary (2002) Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide (London/ New York:
Routledge)
• Clanchy, John, and Ballard, Brigid (1998) Essay Writing for Students (Third Edition)
(Melbourne: Pearson)
• Eunson, Baden (1994) Writing Skills (Brisbane: John Wiley)
• Eunson, Baden (1996) Writing in Plain English (Brisbane: John Wiley)
• Hairston, Maxine, Ruszkiewicz, John, and Friend, Christy (2004) The Scott Foresman
Handbook for Writers (7 th Edition) (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/ Prentice-Hall)
• Ramsey, H. Fowler, Aaron, Jane, and Anderson, Daniel (2004) The Little, Brown Handbook
(9 th Edition) (New York: Longman)
• Rozakis, Laurie E. (1997) The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Grammar and Style (New York:
Macmillan)
Online References:
Writing technique sites
• Purdue University Online Writing Laboratory website
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar
• Capital Community College Foundation Guide to Grammar and Writing web site
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar
• Strunk’s Elements of Style on Bartleby web site http://www.bartleby.com/141
• Jack Lynch’s Guide to Grammar and Style web site
http://www.andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing
• Grammar Slammer web site http://englishplus.com/grammar
• Jane Straus’ Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation web site http://www.grammarbook.com
• Paul Brians’ Common Errors in English web site http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors
Logic sites
• Stephen Downes’s logical fallacies web site http://www.datanation.com/fallacies
• Fallacy Files web site http://www.fallacyfiles.org
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Essay writing Sites
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• Guide to Writing a Basic Essay web site http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay
• Michael Harvey’s Nuts and Bolts of College Writing site http://www.nutsandboltsguide.com
• Some General Advice on Academic Essay Writing (University of Toronto) web site
http://www.utoronto.ca/writing/essay.html
• Essay Writing- The Essential Guide (Leeds University) web site http://ics.leeds.ac.uk
• Essay and Assignment Writing (University of New South Wales) web site
http://www.lc.unsw.edu.au/olib.html#Essay
• Paradigm Online Writing Assistant http://www.powa.org
• Michael Harvey’s The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing web site http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu
• University of Wisconsin Writing web site http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook
• University of St Thomas’ Study Guides and Strategies web site http://www.studygs.net/index.htm
• University of North Carolina writing site http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/index.html
Document design sites
• Microsoft Office Website http://office.microsoft.com/home/default.aspx
(click Word, got to Browse Word, then select Version of Word you have- enter “layout” in Search
window)
• University of Texas Getting Started with Microsoft Word web site
http://www.utexas.edu/its/training/handouts/UTOPIA_WordGS
Research websites
• Purdue University Online Writing Laboratory website
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/index.html
• Monash University online tutorial- information seeking skills and tools page
http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/vl/howind.htm
• Monash University online tutorial- essential steps page
http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/vl/skillind.htm
• Capital Community College Research web site http://webster.commnet.edu/mla/index.shtml
Editing and proofreading sites
• Purdue University Online Writing Laboratory (OWL)
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/general/gl_edit.html
• University of North Carolina Writing site http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/proofread.html
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Learning Management Systems (Moodle)
Moodle is the Learning Management System used to deliver learning materials and other resources
such as quizzes and discussions for this unit.
To access Moodle go to: http://mcpl.moodlesites.com and log in using your authcate username and
password. Once you are logged in, you will see the list of units you are enrolled in that use Moodle. If
you expect to see a unit in this list, and do not, please contact your lecturer.
Your lecturer will demonstrate how to use the Moodle site, and explain what is expected of you when
using Moodle, including any online assessment that must be completed. Please check Moodle regularly
so you will be kept up-to-date with important information for your unit as it becomes available.
Library
The Monash University Library website contains details about your borrowing rights and how to search
the catalogues. To learn more about the library and the various resources available, please go to:
http://www.lib.monash.edu.au and http://guides.lib.monash.edu/monash-college
Matheson Library, Clayton Campus. Kate can assist you with finding research for your assignments, as
well as the following;
• How and where to start researching for your assignment topic
• Effective use of online databases and the internet
• Finding and evaluating academic journal articles
• Searching the Library’s collections
• Citing and referencing
The reference list and in-text referencing must follow the Harvard style. Guidelines can be found at:
http://guides.lib.monash.edu/citing-referencing/harvard.
For your current and future studies, you will need to build your knowledge and skills around academic
searching, using databases, retrieving information and using correct referencing techniques. It’s a good
idea to refresh and update your skills before you start the assessment tasks. You can do this by
completing the tutorials available on the library website.
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Policies
Academic Integrity
Monash College is actively committed to preventing plagiarism, cheating and collusion for the protection
of the College’s reputation and standards for current and future students. Severe penalties may be
imposed on students who engage in, or who support other students engaged in, activities which seek to
undermine the integrity of the unit assessment process.
Definitions
Plagiarism: To take and use another person’s ideas and/or manner of expressing them and to pass
them off as your own by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement.
Cheating: Seeking to obtain an unfair advantage in an examination or in other written or practical work
required to be submitted or completed by a student for assessment.
Collusion: The presentation of work which is the result in whole or in part of unauthorised collaboration
with another person or persons.
For further information, refer to the 2.5 Late Penalties section of the Monash College Diploma
Assessment and Procedures Policy:
http://www.monashcollege.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/17101/dip-assessment-policy.pdf
Applications for extension of time to submit an assessment
If you require an extension of time to complete and submit your assessment task, you will need to apply
for special consideration.
Failure to submit an item of assessment by the due date without an approved extension of time will incur
a penalty
The Application for Special Consideration for In-Trimester Assessments form is available from:
http://www.monashcollege.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/17098/dip-special-consideration-
trimester-app-form.pdf
Students may also apply for special consideration if they believe that illness or other serious cause has
substantially affected their work during a teaching period or performance in an exam.
For further information regarding special consideration and penalties for late submission of an
assessment, refer to 2.5 Submission of assessed (non-test/non-exam) tasks section of the
Monash College Diploma Assessment and Procedures Policy:
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Attendance
Student attendance will be monitored to support students and to assist positive learning outcomes. For
further information refer to the Student Attendance Policy:
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Students with a disability
If you have a disability, medical or mental health condition that may impact your study, you can apply
for support to study at Monash College. Disability Advisers can individually discuss and arrange
reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate productively and independently in your studies.
For further information contact Disability Services:
Website: http://monash.edu/social-justice/disability
Phone: 990 55704
Drop In: Social Justice Unit, Level 1, Gallery Building (Building 55), Monash University, Clayton
Campus.
For students based at Caulfield Campus, a Disability Adviser/Coordinator is available for personal
appointments on Wednesdays. Phone 990 55704 for an appointment.
Equal Opportunity
Monash College is committed to promoting equal opportunity for staff and students in employment,
education and service delivery in accordance with universal principles of equity, fairness and social
justice.
For further information refer to the Monash University Equal Opportunity Policy:
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/management/student-comm-serv/equity-diversity/equal-
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Assessment Details
MCD6010: Academic Writing
Assessment 1: Weekly Activities
Status: Individual
Word Length: varies
Weighting: 25 %
Due date: Throughout the Trimester
Learning Objectives:
The weekly activities are designed to meet the learning outcomes of the overall unit (see Moodle home page
for learning outcomes).
Instructions:
Throughout the trimester there will be 10 weekly activities. The total weighting for the activities for
each week will vary accumulating to a total of 25% throughout the trimester. Students must complete
each activity in the scheduled class that it is due in order to receive the full mark for that activity.
The following is an outline of the weekly activities:
Week Activity Mark Schedule
1 ● Writing task in tutorial 2.5 Tutorial
2 ● Position on Asylum Seekers 4 Tutorial
3 ● Check your understanding – readings, lecture notes, tutorials 2 Lecture
4 ● Academic Reliability - AATOC 2.5 Lecture
5 ● Moral Panic Theory exercises 2 Lecture
6 ● Referencing/Plagiarism exercises 2.5 Lecture
7 ● No Activities
8 ● Grammar Exercises 2.5 Lecture
9 ● Editing Exercises 2 Lecture
10 ● Major Essay activity: Identify your topic, Identify 3 academic sources
you will use, and summarise your position on this issue
2.5 Tutorial
11 • Essay Consultation Activity: Plan of the major essay, Bring marked
practice essay to consultation, and bring 3 specific questions in
relation to the major essay
2.5
Tutorial
12 ● No activities
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MCD6010: Academic Writing
Assessment 2: Practice Essay
Status: Individual
Word Length: 1200 words
Weighting: 25%
Due date: Week 7
Learning Objectives:
The process of developing an effective essay involves understanding academic questions, organising
information and arguments, research and integration of sources. Through this task you will learn and
employ techniques to generate ideas,, and structure argumentation; to develop research skills in
relation to primary, secondary and tertiary sources, both in hard copy and online sources and to develop
professional practice in the skills of referencing, quoting, paraphrasing and the avoidance of plagiarism.
Instructions:
Write a short academic essay (1200 words maximum - this does not include the reference list) in
response to the following question:
“Is the reaction to asylum seekers in Australia an example of a moral panic?”
In Lectures and Tutorials from week 3 to week 7 we will explore the basic structure of an essay you can
follow in relation to this question as well as the theory of moral panics on which it is based. You will
need to complete the research and reading to develop the argument, and to include references in
support of the positions you take in the essay. The main elements of the essay we will work on in this
task are the introduction and conclusion, summary of a theory, contrast of arguments, academic
language and referencing conventions.
The essay must include reference to reliable academic sources (at least 5 academic sources) and
include a reference list using Harvard (author date) referencing style as detailed on the Monash Library
Website.
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MCD6010: Effective Writing 1 - Academic Writing
Assessment 2: Practice Essay Marking Guide
Grade level
Element
HD
D
C
P
N
N
1. Argument and understanding
of the moral panic theory. We
are looking at the clarity and
coherence of your response
to the question. Have you
displayed an understanding
of each element of the theory.
Exceptional
response showing
critical
engagement, a
nuanced
understanding of
the topic and a
fluently organised
response
throughout.
Very good
response in most
respects with
strong
understanding of
elements
throughout but
potential for
greater
engagement or
clarity in parts.
A solid essay
showing a grasp
of the question,
and expected
understanding of
each element of
the theory. Room
for greater
engagement,
clarity or focus.
Satisfactory
attempt at
responding to the
question, showing
understanding of
theory but
significant room
for improvement
throughout.
Unsatisfactory
in one or more
key areas of
argument,
theory,
coherence,
understanding
of question and
depth of
response.
No valid
attempt.
weighting for this element -
40% of mark.
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2.Structure: We are looking at
the organisation of your
answer overall, and in
specific, the introduction,
(TQAM), conclusion and
paragraph structures. Have
you consistently used TEEL
to structure your paragraphs.
Exceptional
application in
terms of structure,
all elements
covered, TQAM
for introduction,
TEEL used
consistently
throughout the
essay. Position
restated in
conclusion, well
summarised.
Very good
application in
terms of structure,
most elements
covered. Some
room for
improvement in
either:
Introduction, Topic
Sentences,
Evidence,
Explanation,
Linking or
Conclusion.
Good application
in terms of
structure, most
elements covered.
Room for
improvement in
either:
Introduction,
Topic Sentences,
Evidence,
Explanation,
Linking or
Conclusion.
Satisfactory
attempt at
organising the
essay. Significant
room for
improvement in
either:
Introduction, Topic
Sentences,
Evidence,
Explanation,
Linking or
Conclusion.
Unsatisfactory –
limited attempt
at organising
the essay. Has
not followed the
required
structure in
either:
Introduction,
Topic
Sentences,
Evidence,
Explanation,
Linking or
Conclusion.
No attempt to
follow the
structure in
either:
Introduction,
Topic
Sentences,
Evidence,
Explanation,
Linking or
Conclusion.
weighting for this element -
40% of mark.
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3. Research, summary and
MCD6010 Academic Writing 学术英语 essay assignment 代写
critique: We are looking at the
range and relevance and
quality of academic (reliable)
sources, and use of these to
summarise positions others
have taken on the question,
and compare and contrast in
support of your position
(arguments).Language and
Presentation. We are looking
at how well your submission
follows academic language
conventions. Free of 'basic'
proofreading errors eg.
spelling, names, punctuation,
capitalisations) and follows
academic conventions for
citation and referencing.
Exceptional
quality throughout
demonstrating
fluent master of
academic
language
features, no basic
language errors
and a mastery of
academic citation
(in text) and
referencing
(bibliography)
systems.
Very good
demonstrating
understanding
and application of
academic
language features
in most parts, with
few basic errors
and consistent
use of academic
citation and
referencing
systems.
Good
demonstration of
knowledge and
use of academic
language
features, though
may be room for
improvement or
greater
consistency of
use, evidence of
proofreading.
Satisfactory
demonstration of
academic
language
features, and
some evidence of
proofreading,
awareness of
basic language
errors to avoid,
and clear attempt
to use consistent
academic
referencing
systems. Room
for improvement
in all areas for this
criteria.
Unsatisfactory
demonstration
of grasp or use
of academic
language
features,
significant and
persistent basic
language errors
and inconsistent
or minimal use
of academic
referencing
systems shown.
No
submission, or
multiple,
persistent and
significant
problems with
academic
language,
basic
language and
referencing
systems.
weighting for this element -
20% of mark.
16-20 14-15 12-13 10-11 4-9 0-3
Further comments:
Grade /100 Late Penalty =
Marked by: Second marker:
Diploma of Arts
Unit Outline
ABN: 064 031 714
CRICOS: Monash College Pty Ltd 01857J
monashcollege.edu.au 16
MCD6010: Effective Writing 1 - Academic Writing
Assessment 3: Research Essay
Status: Individual, closed book
Word Length: 2000 words
Weighting: 40%
Due date: Week 12
Instructions:
Write an academic essay (2000 words not including reference list) addressing ONE of the topics listed
below:
1. Is the reaction to ‘X’ an example of a moral panic? Discuss
2. Why are there so many moral panics today? Discuss with reference to at least two contemporary
‘moral panics’.
The essay must include reference to reliable academic sources (at least 8 academic sources) and
include a reference list using Harvard (author date) referencing style as detailed on the Monash Library
Website.
The major essay must be submitted on both Moodle and Turnitin.
The link for Turnitin can be found on Moodle or alternatively use the following:
http://vle.monash.edu/supporttraining/learnbytech/turnitin/submit-assignment-student.html
Your essay will not be marked unless it has been submitted to both Moodle and Turnitin.
Further information on each essay topic can be found on Moodle under Research Essay Topics:
Please make sure you read this document as it further clarifies each essay question.
THE FOCUS OF YOUR MORAL PANIC MUST BE BASED IN THE COUNTRY OF YOUR STUDY.
Diploma of Arts
Unit Outline
ABN: 064 031 714
CRICOS: Monash College Pty Ltd 01857J
monashcollege.edu.au 17
MCD6010: Effective Writing 1 - Academic Writing
Assessment 3: Research Essay Marking Guide
Grade level
Element
HD
D
C
P
N
N
1. Argument and
structure: We are
looking at the clarity
and coherence of
your response to the
question, the
organisation of your
answer overall, and
in specific, the
introduction,
conclusion and
paragraph structures.
Exceptional
response
showing
critical
engagement,
a nuanced
understanding
of the topic
and a fluently
organised
response
throughout.
Very good
response in
most respects
with strong
elements and
structures
throughout but
potential for
greater
engagement or
clarity in parts.
A solid essay
showing a grasp
of the question,
structures and
organisation
expected. Room
for greater
engagement,
clarity or focus.
Satisfactory
attempt at a
structured
argument
showing
understanding of
expected
organisation but
significant room
for improvement
throughout.
Unsatisfactory
in one or more
key areas of
argument,
structure,
coherence,
understanding
of question and
depth of
response.
No valid
attempt.
weighting for this
element - 40% of mark.
32-40 28-31 24-27 20-23 8-19 0-7
2. Research, summary
and critique: We are
looking at the range
and relevance and
quality of academic
(reliable) sources,
and use of these to
summarise positions
others have taken on
the question, and
compare and
contrast in support of
your position
(arguments).
Exceptional
range of high
quality
sources, and
critical insight
shown in
summary and
use of sources
to support
position
throughout.
Very good
range of
relevant sources
used, with some
highlights in the
critical use of
these sources.
Good range of
academically
reliable sources
used to support
argument, but
may not have
gone much
beyond 'given'
sources, and/or
room for further
critical
engagement with
sources.
Satisfactory range
of academically
reliable sources,
but only meeting
the minimum
requirement and
further critical
engagement
needed.
Unsatisfactory -
sources not
academically
reliable, or an
inadequate
range of
sources found
to support
positions.
No sources
used or cited.
weighting for this
element - 40% of mark.
32-40 28-31 24-27 20-23 8-19 0-7
3. Language and
Presentation. We are
looking at how well
your submission
follows academic
language
conventions. Free of
'basic' proofreading
errors eg. spelling,
names, punctuation,
capitalisations) and
follows academic
conventions for
citation and
referencing.
Exceptional
quality
throughout
demonstrating
fluent master
of academic
language
features, no
basic
language
errors and a
mastery of
academic
citation (in
text) and
referencing
(bibliography)
systems.
Very good
demonstrating
understanding
and application
of academic
language
features in most
parts, with few
basic errors and
consistent use
of academic
citation and
referencing
systems.
Good
demonstration of
knowledge and
use of academic
language
features, though
may be room for
improvement or
greater
consistency of
use, evidence of
proofreading
Satisfactory
demonstration of
academic
language
features, and
some evidence of
proofreading,
awareness of
basic language
errors to avoid,
and clear attempt
to use consistent
academic
referencing
systems. Room
for improvement
MCD6010 Academic Writing 学术英语 essay assignment 代写
in all areas for this
criteria.
Unsatisfactory
demonstration
of grasp or use
of academic
language
features,
significant and
persistent basic
language errors
and inconsistent
or minimal use
of academic
referencing
systems shown.
No
submission, or
multiple,
persistent and
significant
problems with
academic
language,
basic
language and
referencing
systems.
weighting for this
element - 20% of mark.
16-20 14-15 12-13 10-11 4-9 0-3
Further comments:
Grade /100 Late Penalty =
Marked by: Second marker:
Diploma of Arts
Unit Outline
ABN: 064 031 714
CRICOS: Monash College Pty Ltd 01857J
monashcollege.edu.au 18
MCD6010: Academic Writing
Assessment 4: In Class Test
Status: Individual
Weighting: 10%
Time limit: 1 hour
Due date: Week 10 in Lecture time
The in-class test will be held during the lecture in Week 10. The quiz will be 45 minutes duration with
multiple choice and short answer questions covering unit content from weeks 1 – 9. The in-class test
will be worth 10% of the unit grade for the trimester.
Students who cannot attend the lecture in Week 10 for legitimate reasons, (eg. Health, special
consideration etc.), must advise the unit leader to arrange alternative test options before the due date.
MCD6010 Academic Writing 学术英语 essay assignment 代写
