Students will have 60 minutes to complete a series of online multiple-choice questions. Students may be quizzed on any topics covered in weeks 1 to 4.

There will be one correct answer from a series of choices. The style of question is modelled on the quizzes in the Study Guide. 

This task will test students' knowledge of topics covered from Weeks 1 - 6 and may be made up of hypothetical problem-based questions and some essay style questions.

The word count will be 1500 words.

Students will demonstrate the following in written form through an application of the relevant evidence law principles:

1. Synthesise and evaluate the relevant legal principles of evidence law as they apply to problem fact scenarios.  Synthesise means to combine or bring together and evaluate means to appraise or assess. Students should be able to explain the relationship between the different legal evidentiary principles and then assess them by selecting the relevant legal principles which apply to a fact scenario.

2.  Conduct research, critically analyse sources and compare evidence law from multiple sources. Students should be able to first locate the law (research) and then also be familiar and analyse the law from multiple sources including from legislation and case law.

3. Critically reflect upon ethical issues that may arise in the questions or problems.

4. Reflect upon cross cultural perspectives which may arise in the context of the implementation of evidence law in practice, with a focus upon relating to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples.

84.5%+
Excellent writing style – concise, clear, logical and well-organised. You have identified all the correct
issues, demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the relevant law (and always support your
accurate statements of law with the most appropriate authority); applied the law to the facts in a
manner that is outstandingly thorough, precise, and focused; arguing with clarity; and including in your
answer an insightful analysis of the more difficult or obscure aspects of the problem. Very few or no
spelling or grammatical errors. Very few or no errors in referencing style. Displays excellent research
skills.

75-84%
Very good writing style, with only a few expression issues. You have identified the correct issues
frequently, have explained the relevant law thoroughly and precisely (frequently supporting your
statements of law with the most appropriate authority); applied the law to the facts of the problem in a
way that demonstrates an ability to very competently use the law to solve problems; and made a clear
argument. The assignment is logical and structured. Few spelling and grammatical errors and few errors
in referencing style. Displays very good research skills.

64.5-74%
Good writing style. You have identified most of the correct issues, have explained the relevant law
thoroughly and precisely (usually supporting your statements of law with the most appropriate
authority); applied the law to the facts of the problem in a way that demonstrates an ability to
competently use the law to solve problems; and made an appropriate argument. May be some grammar
and spelling errors and/or some errors in referencing. Displays good research skills.

49.5-64%
Generally adequate writing style. Some grammar and spelling errors and/or some errors in referencing.
You have identified the main issues, but at times you have dealt with irrelevant issues or expressed
them inaccurately or unclearly or in insufficient depth; you have explained the main relevant laws
(usually supported by relevant, but not necessarily the most appropriate authority); made a satisfactory
attempt to apply the law to the facts of the problem (but sometimes inconsistently); and made a
competent argument. Displays adequate research skills.

Less than 49.5%
Poor writing style, poorly organised and difficult to understand manner of expression. Long convoluted
sentence structure, numerous grammar and spelling errors. Numerous errors in referencing. The
assignment may be significantly shorter than required length. You missed the main issues and have
explained the relevant law in a way that is completely or partially incorrect; you may have
misunderstood the facts or failed to satisfactorily apply the law to the facts of the problem; and/or
presented an unjustified, illogical, inappropriate or impractical conclusion. Research skills require
improvement.

Students will demonstrate the following in written form through an application of the relevant evidence law principles to problem fact scenarios:

1.    Synthesise and evaluate the relevant legal principles of evidence law as they apply to problem fact scenarios.  Synthesise means to combine or bring together and evaluate means to appraise or assess. Students should be able to explain the relationship between the different legal evidentiary principles and then assess them by selecting the relevant legal principles which apply to a fact scenario.

2.  Conduct research, critically analyse sources and compare evidence law from multiple sources. Students should be able to first locate the law (research) and then also be familiar and analyse the law from multiple sources including from legislation and case law.

Task Description
1. This unit has an invigilated take-home examination 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.
2. A requirement of these guidelines is that students must obtain a student card for verification purposes 
3. 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.
4. No extensions are permitted for invigilated take-home examinations.
5. Submissions after the deadline has passed will not be accepted and will receive a mark of zero.
6. Failure to attend the invigilated take-home examination will result in a mark of zero.
7. Exam conditions apply to all invigilated take-home examinations.

84.5%+
Excellent writing style – concise, clear, logical and well-organised. You have identified all the correct
issues, demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the relevant law (and always support your
accurate statements of law with the most appropriate authority); applied the law to the facts in a
manner that is outstandingly thorough, precise, and focused; arguing with clarity; and including in your
answer an insightful analysis of the more difficult or obscure aspects of the problem. Very few or no
spelling or grammatical errors. Very few or no errors in referencing style. Displays excellent research
skills.

75-84%
Very good writing style, with only a few expression issues. You have identified the correct issues
frequently, have explained the relevant law thoroughly and precisely (frequently supporting your
statements of law with the most appropriate authority); applied the law to the facts of the problem in a
way that demonstrates an ability to very competently use the law to solve problems; and made a clear
argument. The assignment is logical and structured. Few spelling and grammatical errors and few errors
in referencing style. Displays very good research skills.

64.5-74%
Good writing style. You have identified most of the correct issues, have explained the relevant law
thoroughly and precisely (usually supporting your statements of law with the most appropriate
authority); applied the law to the facts of the problem in a way that demonstrates an ability to
competently use the law to solve problems; and made an appropriate argument. May be some grammar
and spelling errors and/or some errors in referencing. Displays good research skills.

49.5-64%
Generally adequate writing style. Some grammar and spelling errors and/or some errors in referencing.
You have identified the main issues, but at times you have dealt with irrelevant issues or expressed
them inaccurately or unclearly or in insufficient depth; you have explained the main relevant laws
(usually supported by relevant, but not necessarily the most appropriate authority); made a satisfactory
attempt to apply the law to the facts of the problem (but sometimes inconsistently); and made a
competent argument. Displays adequate research skills.

Less than 49.5%
Poor writing style, poorly organised and difficult to understand manner of expression. Long convoluted
sentence structure, numerous grammar and spelling errors. Numerous errors in referencing. The
assignment may be significantly shorter than required length. You missed the main issues and have
explained the relevant law in a way that is completely or partially incorrect; you may have
misunderstood the facts or failed to satisfactorily apply the law to the facts of the problem; and/or
presented an unjustified, illogical, inappropriate or impractical conclusion. Research skills require
improvement.