1 Online Quiz(zes)
The first quiz is designed to give students an early opportunity to assess their progress in this subject. The quiz will consist of ten questions worth half a mark each (TOTAL 5 marks/5%).
The second quiz is designed to give students an additional opportunity to assess their progress later in this subject. The quiz will consist of ten questions worth half a mark each (TOTAL 5 marks/5%).
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The FIRST quiz is due week 4, Friday 2 August 2024, 11.45 PM AEST. The SECOND quiz is due week 11, FRIDAY 27 September 2024, 11.45 PM AEST.
After closure of the quiz(zes).
The criteria for these quizzes are primarily knowledge-based, emphasising the student's ability to understand key concepts and identify the appropriate information to answer key questions.
- Identify and discuss prerequisites and formal requirements for contracting, interpretation, performance and discharge of contracts, remedies for breach, and differentiate the various basic contract law theories.
2 Written Assessment
This assessment involves answering a problem-based question or questions. Your answer, which must cite and apply appropriate legal principles and case law, will consist of an MS Word file with a maximum of 1,750 words. All submissions must include appropriate legal footnotes that are compliant with Australian Guide to Legal Referencing 4th edition. The file must be submitted online via Moodle. Professional presentation including spelling and grammar checks, and pagination, are required.
Full details of the assessment and the submission process will be provided on the Moodle site.
Week 7 Monday (26 Aug 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Complete and submit via link on Moodle.
Two weeks from due date.
This assessment will be graded according to the following marking criteria, which are a general guide:
Knowledge of law, especially core concepts
Effectiveness of research in acquiring such knowledge
Correctness of referencing
Analysis and critical thinking, including application of law to facts
Logical and coherent presentation of arguments/analysis with appropriate structure
Attention to the requirements of the question, including addressing the questions as specified and avoiding irrelevant diversions or regurgitation of law without any connection with the question or the analysis.
See the rubric:
- Identify and discuss prerequisites and formal requirements for contracting, interpretation, performance and discharge of contracts, remedies for breach, and differentiate the various basic contract law theories.
- Interpret contract law questions and dispute scenarios, implementing statute and case law to explain advice.
- Interpret legal texts, databases, develop research strategies, locate appropriate legal authorities to discuss contract questions and problems.
- Develop structured arguments to discuss and explain responses to contract problems, communicate effectively in writing.
3 Take Home Exam
The invigilated take-home examination will be set to take place in or around the standard examination week at the end of term. You will be advised of the exact date and time once the timetable for all law exams is published, which will be towards the end of the teaching weeks.
- This invigilated take-home examination will be of 2.5 hours (150 minutes) duration. Students should consult the Invigilated Take-home Examination Guidelines, College of Law, Criminology and Justice, available from the Laws Moodle site.
- A requirement of these guidelines is that students must obtain a student card for verification purposes - see https://sportal.cqu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1113/Information-Sheet-Student-ID-Card-2017.pdf.
- Students must also have access to a reliable and adequate internet connection, and a computer, tablet, or laptop equipped with a working webcam, working microphone, Zoom installed and access to the unit Moodle site via an Internet browser.
- No extensions are permitted for invigilated take-home examinations.
- Submissions after the deadline has passed will not be accepted and will receive a mark of zero.
- Failure to attend the invigilated take-home examination will result in a mark of zero.
- Exam conditions apply to all invigilated take-home examinations.
You will be given more information about the format of the invigilated take home examination on the Moodle site during the term.
No date or time has been set. More information will be provided on Moodle closer to the date.
On release of grades.
The following criteria will be relevant to the invigilated take-home examination:
Knowledge of law, especially core concepts
Where research (if any) is required, effectiveness of research in acquiring such knowledge
Correctness of referencing to the standard required by the assessment (This will be specified in the guidance for the exam)
Analysis and critical thinking, including application of law to facts and/or projecting possible fact scenarios arising from the law
Logical and coherent presentation of arguments/analysis with appropriate structure
Effective use of cases and/or hypothetical fact scenarios to illustrate legal reasoning
Attention to the requirements of the question, including addressing the questions as specified and avoiding irrelevant diversions or regurgitation of law without any connection with the question or the analysis.
- Identify and discuss prerequisites and formal requirements for contracting, interpretation, performance and discharge of contracts, remedies for breach, and differentiate the various basic contract law theories.
- Interpret contract law questions and dispute scenarios, implementing statute and case law to explain advice.
- Interpret legal texts, databases, develop research strategies, locate appropriate legal authorities to discuss contract questions and problems.
- Develop structured arguments to discuss and explain responses to contract problems, communicate effectively in writing.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
