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Assessment Brief
Program Bachelor of Applied Social Science
Subject
Na
ative Therapy
Subject code
COU306A
Name of assessment
Assessment 3: Na
ative Therapy Report
Length
2,500 words
Learning outcomes addressed by
this assessment:
B, C, D
Submission Date:
End of week 11, Sunday 11:55pm
Assessment
ief summary:
In this assignment, students will reflect on the elective and select
a particular na
ative practice, concept or skill that caught their
imagination or had special significance for them. They are then to
thoroughly explore this through a na
ative lens.
Total marks 50
Weighting 50%
Students are advised that any submissions past the due date incur a 10% penalty per day, calculated from the total mark e.g. a
task marked out of 40 will incur a 4 mark penalty per day.
Students must attempt all tasks in the unit to be eligible to pass the unit
More information can be found in Think Education Assessment Policy document on the Think Education website
(http:
www.think.edu.au).
http:
www.think.edu.au
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Assessment Description:
In this 2,500 word assignment, students will reflect on the elective and select a particular na
ative
practice, concept or skill that caught their imagination or had special significance for them. They are then
to thoroughly explore this through a na
ative lens.
Questions students are to answer will include but are not limited to:
• How come this caught you imagination?
• What personal experiences do you connect with this?
• How does it contrast with other ways of thinking or doing things that you have been familiar with?
• What discourses are involved in this approach and in contrasting approaches?
• How might this new idea or practice shape you personally?
• And in your practice as a therapist?
• What hopes do you have for your clients as a result of knowing this?
• How might you develop or stay close to these new ideas or practices?
• How does it connect with other na
ative practices and principles?
• What values are expressed in this and how does it relate to your own values and visions?
Students can refer to some of the handouts and their own notes about na
ative questions for guidance in
completing this assignment.
There should be a balance of personal, subjective reflection and theoretical discussion. Proper referencing
is required.
Marking Criteria:
Max. in
category
Your
points
Answering the question and responding to the topic 30
Links to theories and concepts 10
Number and choice of appropriate references
4
Word count, readability, and structure 3
In-text references and reference list, accuracy and use of
co
ect referencing style
3
Total: 50
Comments:
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What we want to see:
The work must be fully referenced with in-text citations and a reference list at the end. We
ecommend you work with your Academic Writing Guide to ensure that you reference co
ectly. You
will find a link to this document on the main page of every unit, under the 'Assessments' section.
Co
ect academic writing and referencing are essential tasks that you need to learn. We
ecommend a minimum of six references.
Referencing: References are assessed for their quality. You should draw on quality academic
sources, such as books, chapters from edited books, journals etc. Your textbook can be used as a
eference, but not the Study Guide and lecture notes. We want to see evidence that you are capable
of conducting your own research. Also, in order to help markers determine students’ understanding
of the work they cite, all in-text references (not just direct quotes) must include the specific page
numbe
s if shown in the original.
Researching: You can search for peer-reviewed journal articles, which you can find in the online
journal databases and which can be accessed from the li
ary homepage. Reputable news sites
such as The Conversation (https:
theconversation.com/au/health), online dictionaries and online
encyclopedias are acceptable as a starting point to gain knowledge about a topic. Government
departments, research institutes such as the National Health and Medical Research Council
(NHMRC), international organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and local not
for profit organisations such as the Cancer Council are also good resources.
Formatting: The assessment MUST be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format. Other
formats may not be readable by markers. Please be aware that any assessments submitted in other
formats will be considered LATE and will lose marks until it is presented in Word.
What we don’t want to see:
Plagiarism: All sources of information need to properly be acknowledged. Please refer to the
plagiarism website on blackboardi. By clicking the 'Upload this file' button you acknowledge that you
have read, understood and can confirm that the work you are about to submit complies with the
Flexible and Online plagiarism policy as shown in the JNI Student Handbook. Like other forms of
cheating plagiarism is treated seriously. Plagiarising students will be refe
ed to the Program
Manager.
Word Count: Marks will be deducted for failure to adhere to the word count – as a general rule you
may go over or under by 10% than the stated length.
Late Submissions: Students are advised that any submissions past the due date incur a 10%
penalty per day, calculated from the total mark e.g. a task marked out of 30 will incur 3 marks
penalty per day.
No submission: Students must attempt all tasks to be eligible to pass the unit.
More information can be found in Think Education Assessment Policy document on the Think
Education website.
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Resources Available to YOU:
1. Academic writing guide link
https:
laureate-
au.blackboard.com/webapps
lackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&c
ontent_id=_2498847_1&mode=reset
2. Writing & referencing: The link to the Learning and Academic Skills Unit (LASU)
is on the left pulldown menu on the blackboard home page:
https:
laureate-
au.blackboard.com/webapps
lackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&c
ontent_id=_2498847_1&mode=reset
LASU also provides a series of academic skills tutorials. Please contact Caroline Spaans
( XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX).
3. Researching: A guide to researching is available on the li
ary page
http:
li
ary.think.edu.au
esearch_skills/.
Please contact the online and Pyrmont li
arian for Health, Dawn Vaux
( XXXXXXXXXX) if you would like further help or a tutorial on how to do research
this way.
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laureate‐
au.blackboard.com/webapps
lackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id=_2498858_1&mode=reset
mailto:( XXXXXXXXXX
http:
li
ary.think.edu.au
esearch_skills
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