University of Sydney Extended Australian Identity

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20%. 12th November 2020 500 words ( + / - 10%) Research essay on a famous Australian

Outcomes
 Clearly communicates information in written essay format.
 Selects and organises information appropriate to the topic.
 Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of identity.
 Demonstrates an understanding of the contribution of one person to the Australian
Identity.
Task:
Write an essay on ONE famous Australian. Write about their background, achievements and
how they have contributed to the Australian Identity. Your topic will be allocated by your
teacher.
You can find the individual by searching for it on ClickView:
https://online.clickview.com.au/SignIn?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fonline.cli
ckview.com.au%2F
Instruction:
 The essay should INCLUDE the following:
 A summary of the person’s life.
 A summary of the person’s achievements
 A brief explanation of how this person has contributed to the Australian identity.
 The structure should follow essay format. That is, it should have an introduction, a
body of more than one paragraph and a conclusion.
 Minimum 3 Academic English references (including clickview video)
 Reference list should be on a new page at end of the essay
Plagiarism and cheating will result in a penalty.
 1st offence = 0 for task
 2nd offence = 0 for coursework
 3rd offence = 0 for that subject
Penalties for Late Submission of an Assignment:
 20% deduction for 1 day.
 40% deduction for 2 days.
 60% deduction for 3 days.
 Zero from that point onwards
An extension may be granted due to illness if you submit a Medical Report. See further
information below.
Medical Report for late Assignments:
If an Assignment is late due to illness a Medical Report form (found in Study Smart) needs to
be completed by a Registered Medical Practitioner (doctor) in order to have the opportunity
to reverse the rules above.
For more information see:
https://studysmart.taylorscollege.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=296986
Assessment Task 3 – Research Essay
Marking Guidelines

Criteria	Mark
 Presents highly developed selection and organisation of information.  Presents a highly developed structure that includes an introduction, body and conclusion as well as topic sentences and controlling ideas.  Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in grammar and uses academic language through-out.  Demonstrates evidence of highly developed research which includes a wide variety of English language sources.  Demonstrates excellent understanding of how the individual reflects aspects of Australian Identity.  highly developed in-text referencing and reference list	17 – 20
 Presents very good selection and organisation of information.  Presents a very good essay structure that includes an introduction, body and conclusion as well as topic sentences and controlling ideas.  Demonstrates a very good proficiency in grammar and mostly uses academic language.  Demonstrates evidence of thorough research which uses a variety of English language sources.  Demonstrates very good understanding of how the individual reflects aspects of Australian Identity.  Very good in-text referencing and reference list	13 – 16
 Presents satisfactory selection and organisation of information.  Presents a satisfactorily structured essay that includes an introduction, body and conclusion as well as topic sentences.  Demonstrates a satisfactory level of proficiency in grammar and academic language.  Demonstrates evidence of satisfactory research which uses a variety of English language sources.  Demonstrates satisfactory understanding of how the individual reflects aspects of Australian Identity.  Satisfactory in-text referencing and reference list	9 – 12
 Presents developing selection and organisation of information  Presents a developing essay structure that may not include an introduction, body and conclusion or topic sentences or controlling ideas.  Demonstrates developing level of proficiency in grammar and academic language.  Demonstrates limited evidence of research.  Demonstrates developing understanding of how the individual reflects aspects of Australian Identity.  Developing in-text referencing and reference list	5 – 8
 Presents poor selection and organisation of information  Presents a poorly constructed essay.  Demonstrates unsatisfactory level of proficiency in grammar and academic language.  Demonstrates poor evidence of research.  Demonstrates poor understanding of how the individual reflects Australian identity.  Poor in-text referencing and reference list	1-4

 No attempt/ Non-serious attempt/ Plagiarised 0