The online discussion forum assessment is worth 10% of the total unit mark. 

For this assessment you will make two posts to assessment discussion forums set up on Moodle specifically for this purpose. Each post is worth 5 marks.

You will make two posts in total. Each post should be entered into a different week, e.g., one post to a week 1 question and the second post to a week 3 question.

You will choose from a selection of questions and topics based on unit content from weeks one, two, and three. 

Post One: You will make an original post responding to one of the set questions. 

Post Two: You will make a post responding to another student’s post, i.e., a ‘reply’. You can reply to an original post, or a reply post made by another student.

The word limit for each post is 200 words, excluding footnotes. There is a word minimum of 150 words for each post.  Before you enter each post into your chosen discussion forum questions, write them in a single Word document. Submit your Word document via the usual Moodle assignment submission process. 

Each post will be marked according to assessment criteria tool focusing on:

· effective use of sources, including referencing, and quality of argument;

· contribution to a community of learning;

· critical reflection and communication skills, including adherence to word count.

The research proposal will require you to choose from a selection of topics and develop an introductory level annotated bibliography. You will reflect on the significance of the topic you have chosen and complete an annotated bibliography according to a template provided by the Unit Coordinator.  You will be provided with guidance about how to complete your annotated bibliography. The total assessment word limit is 1500words.

You must reference your work in accordance with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC) (4th ed) and adhere to standards of academic integrity. 

The assessment criteria tool will be uploaded to Moodle by week 1 of term.

The assessment will be assessed according to an assessment criteria tool that focuses on:

• Critial thinking and reflection; 
• Effective identification and use of sources;
• Understanding of the law in context;
• Written communication skills, referencing. 

The task is to write a research paper using your assessment 2 research proposal as the basis of the paper. The assessment will focus on the development of legal and multidisciplinary research, academic writing, and critical thinking skills. It will allow you to gain a more in-depth understanding of the topic you chose for assessment 2.

Word count: 2000 words, excluding footnotes. 

Referencing: AGLC (4th edition). You do not need to include a bibliography. 

Standards of academic integrity apply to this assignment. 

Assignment submission: All assignments must be submitted online in a Word Document. If you submit in any other form, such as PDF, you will be asked to re-submit your assignment in a Word Document for it to be marked. 

Assignments must be typewritten and in a font of at least 12.

Submit to Moodle using the following naming convention: SURNAME_Initial_LAWS11067Research Paper

The assignment is worth 50% of the total unit mark and will be marked according to assessment criteria.

The assessment will focus on the development of legal and multidisciplinary research skills, academic writing, and critical thinking skills. It will be assessed using an assessment criteria tool that focuses on:

• Structure of paper and quality of argument;
• Effective use of sources;
• Evidence of independent research and critical thinking;
• Written communication skills, referencing.