Dossier of responses to course questions assignment代写



Dossier of responses to course questions
 
·         Due Date: 
5pm Friday, 10 November 2017
·         Weighting Percentage: 
40%
·         Addresses learning outcome(s):
o      acquired an understanding of the main elements of studies of journalism, news and political process; gained insight into the role of contemporary journalism in the political processes of international agencies and bodies, and in the political processes of selected nation states;
o      further developed their understanding of the main theoretical approaches to political communication research; gained introductory analytical skills necessary to analyse published political communication research in books, journals and government publications.
·         Related graduate attribute(s):
o      1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
o      1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
o      1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
o      2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
o      3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
o      3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
 
The unit asks 5 questions:
            WHY IS POLITICAL JOURNALISM IMPORTANT?
            DOES POLITICAL JOURNALISM ILLUMINATE OR OBSCURE THE POLITICAL PROCESS?
            DO JOURNALISTS SHAPE THE WAY THAT THE PUBLIC THINKS ABOUT POLITICS?
            IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOURNALISTS AND POLITICIANS COLLABORATIVE OR ADVERSARIAL?
            HAS THE INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA IMPROVED POLITICAL JOURNALISM?
You are required to submit a dossier of a 500 word response to each question based on the readings and on the information provided by the guest lecturers (that is, five 500 word responses in total).
All material must be properly cited, but you will be allowed to cite the guest lectures.  
Marking rubric (no specific mark is awarded for each point, the rubric will be used holistically by markers)

 Dossier of responses to course questions assignment代写
Content
·         Demonstrates depth of analysis exceeding superficial descriptions.
·         Defines key terms and provides accurate understandings of those terms.
·         Demonstrates good understanding of relevant academic references and demonstrates evidence of independent research.
·         Supports theoretical discussion through reference to relevant – contemporary - examples.
·         Answers the question and makes conclusions based on clearly identified observations and interpretations of reference and other source material.
Structure and style
·         Progresses logically, with a coherent structure.
·         Written to correct word length.
·         Clearly defined introduction and conclusion.
·         Conclusion summarises main points/arguments.
·         Style is clear and consistent.
·         Sentences are complete, fluent and well-written.
·         Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
·         Citations and bibliography relevant and correctly referenced.
A penalty of 10% will be awarded for essays 10% under or over the word limit.
Students should be aware that the assessment upload menu will be closed 5 minutes after the deadline and the system will not allow late submissions. No submissions will be accepted after the deadline without prior approval by the unit coordinator.
Assessment items submitted after the due time/date without an approved extension will be penalised 5% of the grade given, per day or part thereof, up to 1 week after the due date and marked without feedback.
Assessment items submitted more than one week after the due date will not be marked and no marks awarded.
Essays must be submitted by 5 pm on the due date. All essays should demonstrate knowledge of the relevant paper readings.
Students are also encouraged to demonstrate evidence of extra and in-depth research.
Students should use the Harvard referencing system (see http://www.canberra.edu.au/library/researchgateway/research_help/referencing-guides for further details). Please also consult the essay writing tips on the Moodle site. 

 Dossier of responses to course questions assignment代写