Overview
This unit provides you with an understanding of Australian society in an increasingly diverse and globalising world and how it has developed over time. It will examine how Australian history has helped to define Australian national identities. You will explore issues of power and social change and consider a range of social issues using sociological concepts. This will give you an understanding of the politico economic distribution of resources that shape social inequalities around culture, ethnicity, "race", gender and sexuality. You will develop an understanding of Australian Indigenous issues, processes of settlement and colonisation and multiculturalism and the implications of the globalisation of society. In this way the unit will be the basis for a professional career in human service and other workplaces.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2026
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE
Students wanted more student engagement to be fostered in the unit.
The unit coordinator will pose questions on the discussion forum to encourage students to post to the Q&A discussion forum and to converse with other students to foster peer learning. Students will be encouraged to prepare and attend tutorials to share answers, compare viewpoints and build professional communication skills.
Feedback from SUTE
Students prefer more visual learning resources.
To better support visual learners, more resources in the form of diagrams, tables and images will be used alongside written information.
Feedback from SUTE
Students reported the lecturer was helpful.
Continued support will be provided to students with their assessments, and understanding of the sociological perspective and the sociological content of the unit. A weekly ZOOM consultation hour will be available for students to attend and talk with the unit coordinator.
- Understand contemporary Australian society in a global context
- Identify the relevance of sociological concepts in everyday life
- Outline the role of cultural diversity in Australian history and identity
- Examine the role of colonialism and resistance in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People - both past and present.
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Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||
| 3 - Portfolio - 40% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | ||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
Sociology
- Edition: 7th (2021)
- Authors: van Krieken, R., Habibis, D., Smith, P., Maton, K., Martin, G., Churchill, B., West, B., & Hansen, E.
- Pearson
- Melbourne Melbourne , Vic , Australia
- ISBN: 9781488624605
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Academic Learning Centre services
- CQUniversity library literature search tools
- Microsoft Word
- Wordprocessing, spreadsheeting and powerpoint software
- Zoom account (Free)
- Zoom app on your smart phone or access to Zoom on your laptop
- CQUniveristy Library Resources
- Zoom (both microphone and webcam capability)
- CQUniversity Library Nursing/Midwifery/Social Work Resources
- Australian Standards (through CQU library)
- Endnote bibliographic software. This is optional for formatting references
- CQU Library search engines for research articles
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
s.rockloff@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 09 Mar 2026Module/Topic
Introduction to Sociology: The Sociological Imagination and Becoming a Social Self (Socialisation)
Chapter
Review the unit Moodle site and click on all the links.
Find out what is in the Student Support.
Find out how to locate the CQU library.
Click on the link and learn what is in the Academic Learning Centre.
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch.1
Completing each week's e-Reading is required to successfully complete the assessments and the unit.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Presentations:
Welcome and Unit Introduction
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and introduce yourself to your peers by providing your name and one point you want to share about why you are studying your degree.
Watch the Week 1 lecture recording
Read the Week 1 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Complete the ichange module
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
A weekly Zoom drop-in session to ask questions about the unit content and assessment tasks. (sessions are not recorded)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
In this interactive, activity-based Zoom session, we start developing the skills and knowledge needed to complete your assessment tasks (Sessions are recorded for students unable to attend).
Assessment: Watch the Assessment Overview recording. Review the assessment tasks on the unit Moodle site and make a one page study plan.
Foundations of Academic Integrity Program: Complete your annual program.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Week 2
Begin Date: 16 Mar 2026Module/Topic
Sociological investigations: Research and Evidence
Chapter
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch.16
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 2 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
Assessment 1. Before the quiz, review your weekly notes and key concepts, practise applying concepts to short examples (not just memorising definitions), and do quick self-tests.
Assessment 2. Start your literature searching and prepare your assignment.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least two twice per week for important communications.
Week 3
Begin Date: 23 Mar 2026Module/Topic
Sociological Theory and the Social Self
Chapter
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch. 4 & 17
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Census Date is next week. If you are struggling, please contact your Unit Coordinator for help.
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 3 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
Assessment 1: Complete the practice quiz.
Assessment 2: Read the literature to identify the credibility of the evidence and continue preparing your assignment.
You might wish to seek help with your Assessment 2 assignment preparation from the Academic Learning Centre and/or Studiosity. Attend online workshops on referencing and academic writing offered by the Academic Learning Centre.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least two twice per week for important communications.
Week 4
Begin Date: 30 Mar 2026Module/Topic
Class and Socio-Economic Inequality in Australia
Chapter
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch.9
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Census Date - Tuesday, Week 4
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 4 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
Assessment 2: Read the literature to identify the credibility of the evidence and continue preparing your assignment.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least two twice per week for important communications.
Week 5
Begin Date: 06 Apr 2026Module/Topic
First Nations, National, Ethnic and Racial Identities in Australia
Chapter
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch.10
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 5 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
Assessment 1: Complete the Assessment 1. Online Quiz on Wednesday 8, April. The quiz must be started before 11.30 pm (23:30 hrs) to have the 30 minute time allocation. One attempt only. As per CQU policy, there are no extensions on the quiz and the 72-hour grace period does not apply here.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least two twice per week for important communications.
Online Quiz Due: Week 5 Wednesday (8 Apr 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 6
Begin Date: 13 Apr 2026Module/Topic
Gender and Sexuality
Chapter
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch.11
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 6 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
Assessment 2: Contact the Unit Coordinator if you are experiencing difficulties with your Assessment 2 assignment.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least two twice per week for important communications.
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 20 Apr 2026Module/Topic
Chapter
Please use this mid-term break to rest and recover. Enjoy your break!
Events and Submissions/Topic
No timetabled learning activities. Please use this week to progress your assessments.
Week 7
Begin Date: 27 Apr 2026Module/Topic
Intersectionality and Systems of Advantage
Chapter
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 7 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
Assessment 2: Proofread and refine your Assessment 2 assignment to ensure your responses meet the assessment criteria and requirements. Check the originality of your assignment through Turnitin and make relevant changes to your assignment after reviewing your originality report. Submit your Assessment 2 assignment with the completed cover sheet.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least two twice per week for important communications.
Written Assessment (1500 words +/-10%) Due: Week 7 Wednesday (29 Apr 2026) 4:00 pm AEST
Week 8
Begin Date: 04 May 2026Module/Topic
Globalisation and Social Change
Chapter
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch.2
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 8 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00 - 1.00 pm (AEST)
Assessment 3: Start your literature search and prepare your assignment.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least two twice per week for important communications.
Week 9
Begin Date: 11 May 2026Module/Topic
Families and Diversity in Australia
Chapter
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch.5
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 9 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least two twice per week for important communications.
Week 10
Begin Date: 18 May 2026Module/Topic
Health and Social Inequalities
Chapter
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch.12
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 10 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
Assessment: Read the marker's feedback on your Assessment 2 assignment and apply the required changes to your Assessment 3 assignment to strengthen your performance. Contact the Unit Coordinator if you are experiencing difficulties with your final assignment.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least two twice per week for important communications.
Reminder: Check your unit enrolments for next term.
Week 11
Begin Date: 25 May 2026Module/Topic
Power and the State
Chapter
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch.14
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 11 lecture notes
Complete the Required Readings
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least two twice per week for important communications.
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation Survey: Please complete the unit evaluation survey.
Week 12
Begin Date: 01 Jun 2026Module/Topic
Crime and Deviance in Australian society
Chapter
Textbook: Van Krieken et al. (2021) Ch.15
Please locate this week's reading via the e-Reading List.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and join in the discussion covering this week's topic.
Watch this week’s lecture recording
Read the Week 12 lecture notes
Virtual Weekly Student Consultation Time: Monday, 4.00-5.00 pm (AEST)
Live Zoom Tutorial: Wednesday 12.00-1.00 pm (AEST)
The final session will provide an opportunity, after the tutorial activities, to address any outstanding questions about Assessment 3.
Assessment: Proofread and refine your portfolio assignment, ensuring you have answered four questions and your responses meet the assessment criteria and requirements. Check the originality of your assignment through Turnitin and make relevant changes to your assignment after reviewing your originality report. Submit Assessment 3 with the completed cover sheet.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Student email: Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation Survey: Please complete the unit evaluation survey.
End of Term: Congratulations on completing this unit. Don't forget to check your unit enrolments for next term.
Portfolio (1600 words +/-10%) Due: Week 12 Wednesday (3 June 2026) 4:00 pm AEST
Exam Week
Begin Date: 08 Jun 2026Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation/Exam Week
Begin Date: 15 Jun 2026Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
As this unit is offered online, students are asked to prepare their own individual study plan to undertake self-led and self-directed study throughout the term. A key to your success is a strategic self-directed approach to learning and regular contact with your Unit Coordinator. Please check the Announcements and Discussion forums at least twice a week – there will be regular announcements about assessments and unit resources throughout the term and reviewing this information is essential to unit knowledge and your success. CQUniversity communicates with students through the CQUniversity email. We recommend that you access your CQUniversity email at least twice a week so that you do not miss vital information about your studies.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
You will complete an online quiz to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of fundamental sociological concepts, research methods, theoretical perspectives, and information covered by the set textbook, required readings, lectures and tutorials covered in weeks 1 to 4 of the term.
Instructions
Please refer to the assessment task instructions on the Unit Moodle site.
Academic Integrity
Quiz questions are drawn from a question bank and will be randomised.
You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time.
The use of any generative artificial intelligence is not permitted as per Level 1 (No AI) in the AI Assessment scale tool indicators.
Extensions
Not available as per policy. The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment
Minimum Pass Criteria
- You must achieve a cumulative grade of at least 49.5% across all assessments to pass this unit.
- In the event you are eligible for a supplementary assessment, all assessment tasks must be reasonably attempted in this unit.
In accordance with policy, any marks and/or grades for assessments released to students prior to Certification of Grades are provisional and are subject to moderation and confirmation through the relevant Program and Divisional Assessment Committees.
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Other
Week 5 Wednesday (8 Apr 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Complete the Quiz online via the Assessment tile on the unit Moodle site.
Week 5 Thursday (9 Apr 2026)
Results for this assessment will be made available on the unit Moodle site.
Results will be available immediately after the quiz closes.
Assessment re-attempt is not available for this Assessment task.
- Identify the relevance of sociological concepts in everyday life
2 Written Assessment
You must write an essay and apply the Sociological Imagination by linking your identity and experiences to broader social forces and inequality in Australian society. You will complete an individual reflection and discuss your insights in a small Moodle group.
Instructions
Please refer to the assessment task instructions on the Unit Moodle site.
Academic Integrity
1. You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time. This assessment requires students to adhere to the gidelines on the use of artificial intelligence tools as specified in the Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS). Any misuse or lack of disclosure regarding the use of AI tools will be considered a beach of academic integrity.
2. The use of any generative artificial intelligence is permitted as per Level 2 (AI planning) AI Assessment scale tool indicators:
a. Gen AI content editing and proofreading.
b. Checking spelling and grammar.
c. CQUniversity’s Gen AI tools approved for use in this assessment are Microsoft Copilot (protected version), Studiosity and Grammarly.
3. Any use of Gen AI software:
a. Must be cited in the relevant sections.
b. Must be referenced as per APA 7th guidelines.
You must complete the declaration of Gen AI use on the title page of your assessment.
Extensions
Extensions to this assessment are available as per policy. The 72-hour grace period may apply to this assessment.
Minimum Pass Criteria
- You must achieve a cumulative grade of at least 49.5% across all assessments to pass this unit.
- In the event you are eligible for a supplementary assessment, all assessment tasks must be reasonably attempted in this unit.
In accordance with policy, any marks and/or grades for assessments released to students prior to Certification of Grades are provisional and are subject to moderation and confirmation through the relevant Program and Divisional Assessment Committees.
Week 7 Wednesday (29 Apr 2026) 4:00 pm AEST
Submit your assessment as a single file via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.
Week 10 Wednesday (20 May 2026)
Students will be advised of the release of marked assignments via email notification.
Assessment criteria will be available on the Moodle site.
- Understand contemporary Australian society in a global context
- Identify the relevance of sociological concepts in everyday life
3 Portfolio
You must prepare a portfolio of four answers comprising concise reflections that apply relevant sociological theories and concepts to contemporary Australian society. The questions focus on how vulnerability and disadvantage are produced and experienced by different groups, and how historical and current power relations shape lives through local and global forces.
Instructions
Please refer to the assessment task instructions on the Unit Moodle site.
Academic Integrity
1. You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time. This assessment requires students to adhere to the gidelines on the use of artificial intelligence tools as specified in the Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS). Any misuse or lack of disclosure regarding the use of AI tools will be considered a beach of academic integrity.
2. The use of any generative artificial intelligence is permitted as per Level 2 (AI planning) AI Assessment scale tool indicators:
a. Gen AI content editing and proofreading.
b. Checking spelling and grammar.
c. CQUniversity’s Gen AI tools approved for use in this assessment are Microsoft Copilot (protected version), Studiosity and Grammarly.
3. Any use of Gen AI software:
a. Must be cited in the relevant sections.
b. Must be referenced as per APA 7th guidelines.
You must complete the declaration of Gen AI use on the title page of your assessment.
Extensions
Extensions to this assessment are available as per policy. The 72-hour grace period may apply to this assessment.
Minimum Pass Criteria
You must achieve a minimum grade of 49.5% to pass this assessment.
AND
You must achieve a cumulative grade of at least 49.5% across all assessments to pass this unit.
AND
In the event you are eligible for a supplementary assessment, all assessment tasks must be reasonably attempted in this unit.
In accordance with policy, any marks and/or grades for assessments released to students prior to Certification of Grades are provisional and are subject to moderation and confirmation through the relevant Program and Divisional Assessment Committees.
Week 12 Wednesday (3 June 2026) 4:00 pm AEST
Submit your assessment as a single file via the Assessment tile on the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.
24/06/2026 Students will be advised of the release of marked assignments via email notification.
Assessment criteria will be available on the unit Moodle site.
- Understand contemporary Australian society in a global context
- Identify the relevance of sociological concepts in everyday life
- Outline the role of cultural diversity in Australian history and identity
- Examine the role of colonialism and resistance in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People - both past and present.
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?
