Aim

This assessment aims to assess your understanding of fundamental concepts, methods, theoretical perspectives, and facts covered by the set textbook, required readings, lectures, and tutorials covered in weeks 1 to 4 of the term.

Instructions

You are undertaking an online quiz that must be completed before the closing date. The quiz will assess your knowledge and understanding of materials covered in weeks 1 to 4 of the term. There will be a total of 40 multiple-choice questions, and you must answer the questions in 50 minutes. Each correct answer is worth half a mark.

Access the quiz via the Assessment 1 portal on the Moodle site. The quiz will be available for two days and will become available on Thursday, 30 March (week 4) at 8 am. The quiz closes at 11 pm (AEST) on Friday, 31 March (week 4).

There is only one correct or best answer to each question, and you need to select the option corresponding to this answer. There are four answer options. There are no penalties for incorrect answers. While you can refer to the textbook or other resources while taking the quiz, you cannot afford to do this for every question because of the time limit. You need to have a good understanding of the unit content before taking the quiz. Each student will receive a customised quiz, chosen randomly from the test bank, so collusion will not be possible.

If you have an Accessibility Plan that requires adjustment to your assessment, please contact the Unit Coordinator at the start of the term. Adjustments can not be made after the quiz opens.

Here is an example of a quiz question -

Q. Which theorist developed ‘power elite’ theory?

a. Robert Merton

b. Emile Durkheim

c. Erving Goffman

d. C. Wright Mills *

The correct answer is (d) C. Wright Mills—this is the one you need to select.

Some practice quizzes are available to familiarise yourself with the format, content type, and process.

Please follow the steps below to complete your assessment task:

1. The quiz will be delivered through the ‘Assessment’ section of the Moodle site and will only become visible and available at 8 am (AEST) on Thursday, 30 March 2023.

2. You will need to have access to a stable Internet connection to complete the quiz. It is your responsibility to be available to sit the quiz before the due date and time (11 pm (AEST) on Friday, 31 March 2023).

3. Before you take the quiz, make sure that you are ready (i.e., a proper revision has been done) and choose a time and computer/place with minimum distraction to sit for the quiz (i.e., do not have external disturbances from people, pets, etc).

4. Be conscious of the time limit while taking the quiz—make sure you have a clock in front of you and note down your starting time. Do not wait until the last minute to complete the quiz as it will time out once the time limit is reached (i.e., at 11 pm the quiz will close regardless of your start time). To have the full time allocation you need to start the quiz no later than 10.10 pm on Friday, 31 March 2023.

5. The presentation of questions is one page at a time with 5 questions per page. You must complete each page before you go on to the next one.

6. If you have any technical issues let the unit coordinators know immediately. Take a screenshot or photo of the issue and email it to the unit coordinators. We will assist you with resolving it or refer you to TaSAC for further assistance (toll-free phone number 1300 666 620). It is recommended that you complete the quiz during their office hours 7.30 am to 6 pm (AEST).

7. Please contact the Unit Coordinator immediately if you are unable to complete the quiz.

Requirements

· Computer access with a reliable internet connection.

· Relevant learning materials are available to access during the quiz.

Resources

• You can use your set textbook, unit provided materials and other credible sources during the quiz.

• We recommend that you prepare before the quiz day and take the practice quizzes.

Submission

· You will complete this assessment online. Click submit at the end of the quiz and your answers will be automatically submitted.

The quiz questions are randomly drawn from a test bank of multiple choice questions. Your answer will be assessed against the correct answer in the test bank.

Aim

We live in a globalised changing world, and our Australian society has diverse views which have been influenced by current issues, events, and historical patterns. As individuals, we live with multiple identities related to gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation. By reflecting on our own multiple identities, we better understand how we see ourselves, others, Australian society, and social issues. Understanding historical, social, and cultural factors influencing your life is the first step in gaining self-awareness and then also of the people and clients you will engage within your personal and professional capacity and the different factors in their background.

This assessment aims to demonstrate your understanding of the sociological imagination by analysing a current social issue (e.g., poverty, homelessness, racism, inequality, crime, climate change) in Australian society. At the end of your analysis, you will briefly use critical reflection to view this social issue against your biography and social identity. This reflection will require you to examine your biography against the social issue you have discussed. In this paragraph, you will demonstrate what you have grasped about sociology as a ‘way of seeing’ yourself in broader Australian society.

Instructions

To analyse a social issue using the sociological imagination, follow these steps:

1. Identify and define the social issue in Australian society you wish to analyse. This may involve researching and gathering information about the issue, including statistics on the prevalence, and other relevant facts.

2. Use historical, cultural, and structural analysis to understand the social issue. This involves looking at the historic context and origins of the issue, analysing the cultural and societal factors that contribute to it, and examining the structural systems and social institutions that maintain it.

3. Reflect on how the social issue affects individuals and groups within Australian Society. Consider the personal experiences and perspectives of those affected by the issue, and how it shapes their identities, beliefs, and behaviours.

4. Consider how the social issue connects to broader social, economic, and political issues, and how it is affected by and affects other social phenomena. Think about larger societal patterns and trends.

5. Make connections between the social issue and your life and experiences. Reflect on how the social issue relates to your own social identities. For this part of your essay only, you write in the first-person perspective (I, my).

On completion of this assessment, you should have gained an understanding of the complexities of your own life and the Australian society around you using the sociological imagination. Examining your biography will give you a deeper understanding of how larger societal forces (e.g., economic conditions, cultural norms and values, technological advances, government policies, and law), trends, and patterns have shaped your life.

Use the set textbook, assigned weekly readings, and lectures to help complete this task, along with material from the university library and databases.

The format of the essay will be:

1. COVER PAGE- include your name, student number, course code and assessment details, and word count (mandatory)

1. INTRODUCTION

Briefly explain what will be covered in the assignment in the sequence it will be presented and describe the sociological imagination.

2. DISCUSSION

This section covers the discussion for steps 2 to 5. The discussion needs to be supported by readings, examples, and evidence of originality.

Remember: For step 5, this is not an exercise in writing your personal history. Reflect on your own identity (social class, gender, ethnicity, race, sexuality), life (e.g., education, religion, cultural practices) and life chances.

3. CONCLUSION

Summarise the main points and arguments that have been made in the essay. It should provide closure and a final perspective on the topic. Restate the focus/aim of the essay in a new and more general way. No new ideas or information should be presented which means no references should appear in this part.

4. REFERENCES

Literature and references

In this assessment use a minimum of 5 contemporary references (<10 years) to support your discussion. The set textbook (Aarons & Willis, 2022) is one suitable reference. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles as well as textbooks and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the 5 elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature sourced from the internet must be from reputable websites such as from government, university, or peak national bodies: for example, the Australian College of Nursing or the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Requirements

• Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 2.0 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).
• Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.
• Include the correct word count for your assignment on the Cover Page.
• Write in the third-person perspective, except for when you are reflecting on your life and experiences where you are required to use the first-person perspective.
• Use formal academic language.
• Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.
• The word count is considered from the introduction's first word to the conclusion's last word. The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations.
• No table of contents, abstract, or appendices are required for this assignment.

Resources

• You can use unit provided materials, the set textbook, and other credible sources (e.g., journal articles, books, grey literature) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.
• We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: the Social Work and Community Services Guide.
• We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available at the CQUniversity Library website.
• For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.
• Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.

Marking criteria

Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.

Assessment 2 Marking Rubric T1 2023

Aim

This assessment aims to document your reflection on the unit materials and show your sociological understanding by selecting and answering four portfolio questions. In your answers, you will demonstrate an understanding of the key issues and social divisions from a sociological perspective and use sociological concepts. The portfolio questions listed focus on understanding why Australian society has vulnerable and disadvantaged peoples, communities, and cultural groups whose livelihoods are impacted by historical and current power, oppression, and exploitation from local and global forces.

Instructions

You are required to submit a portfolio containing four,375-word answers. Please see the Assessment 3 marking rubric for the marking breakdown.

Select four of the numbered activities/questions from the list below and provide an answer to each.

1. Watch the YouTube video by the ABC Australian Story (2017) – Two gay dads redefining the meaning of family through foster care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qNtXC6i13U. Using this story, present a postmodern theory perspective to explain the change to diverse family forms in Australia.

2. Using examples from the media (e.g., newspaper articles, television), discuss how the media have influenced public perceptions and attitudes towards cultural diversity in Australia.

3. How has the cultural diversity of Australia’s immigration population influenced the country’s national identity?

4. Discuss the legacy of Western colonialism for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Specifically, how colonialism continues to shape relationships between this group and non-Indigenous Australians today?

5. How does poverty impact health outcomes in Australia? In your answer consider the social determinants of health. To start your literature search read the newspaper article ‘Breaking the cycle’ by Hampson (2022) available in the eReading list on the Moodle site.

6. From a sociological perspective, explain intersectionality in Australian society and, using examples, discuss what privileges and oppressions exist. (Include in your response consideration of The Conversation online article titled ‘‘It’s not all about gender or ethnicity: a blind spot in diversity programs is holding equality back” by Rhodes et al. (2023) available in the eReading list on the Moodle site).

7. What are the effects of globalisation today on income inequality among low socio-economic groups in Australia? Use examples in your answer related to Australia.

Please do not use dot points or numbered lists in your answer. You are encouraged to discuss your ideas and resources with the unit coordinator and others in the Moodle Discussion Forum and Zoom tutorial sessions.

A brief, concisely written answer to the question is more effective than a long, winded general comment. Where appropriate, refer to the literature to support your discussion and provide an in-text citation for the sources you use. If you use a direct quote, it should only be included if you comment on what the author has said. If you use a direct quote as part of your discussion, it must be indicated as such, and you will need to provide full reference details using APA (7th Edition) referencing style.

Please follow the steps below to complete your assessment task:

1. Read the relevant required set textbook chapters and view the weekly topic resources and tutorial material on the Moodle site and in the e-Reading list.

2. Familiarise yourself with the key concepts, perspectives, and sociological imagination covered in the unit.

3. Search the CQU library and databases for useful references for each of the chosen questions and undertake further reading.

4. Draft an outline for each of the four answers before writing your response. Use examples to illustrate your applied understanding.

5. Provide in-text citations to support your discussion and add a single reference list at the end of your portfolio.

Literature and references

In this assessment, use a minimum of 5 contemporary references (<10 years) to support your discussion. The required set textbook (Aarons & Willis, 2022) is one suitable reference. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles as well as textbooks, and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the 5 elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature from the internet must be from reputable websites such as government, university, or peak national bodies.

Requirements

• Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 2.0 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).

• Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.

• Write in the third-person perspective.

• Use formal academic language.

• Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.

The word count is considered from the introduction's first word to the conclusion's last word. The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations. No table of contents, abstract, introduction, conclusion, or appendices are required for this assignment. The answers do not need images, tables, and graphs inserted in the portfolio or attached as appendices.

Resources

You can use unit provided materials, the set textbook, and other credible sources (e.g., journal articles, books, grey literature) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.

We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: the Social Work and Community Services Guide.

We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available at the CQUniversity Library website.

For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.

Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.

Re-attempt

In this unit, you may be offered to re-attempt a failed assessment task to demonstrate your achievement of one or more of the unit’s learning outcomes. A re-attempt will only be considered if you have demonstrated a reasonable attempt to complete every part of the assessment task.

If the Unit Coordinator allows you to re-attempt an assessment task, you must resubmit your revised work within seven (7) consecutive days of being notified about the re-attempt opportunity. A re-attempted assessment will receive a mark no greater than the minimum pass mark allowable for the original assessment task.

Marking Criteria

Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.

Assessment 3 Marking Rubric T1 2023