Constitutional Law Assignment 20% Student need to choose any of the following topics Research…
Constitutional Law Assignment 20%
Student need to choose any of the following topics
Research EssayTopic 1.
The real political and constitutional power in Australia is vested not in the Prime Minister, Cabinet or Parliament, but in unelected officials, such as judges and the Governor-General.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss by reference to cases and concepts studied in the course.
OR
Research EssayTopic2.
In relation to theWork Choicescase of 2006 (i.e.:NSW v The Commonwealth(2006) 229 CLR 1), the following statement appeared in a newspaper opinion:
For the States…the Work Choices case was lost as far back in 1920…in the Engineers’ case and discarded(abandon,discontinue) any idea of a balance between federal and state power,…the reach of the corporations power, as validated by the majority…has the capacity to obliterate (destroy) powers of the state
-The Age, 15 November 2006.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss by reference to cases and concepts studied in the course.
Please note: The assignment is an individual task to be undertaken by each student. The assignment is compulsory. The assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on Canvas. Worth: It is worth 30% of the final assessment mark. Length: No greater than 2500 words. As this assignment forms a significant portion of the final mark, research, presentation, grammatical structure and expression will all form part of the quality of the work presented and attention should be paid to each of these aspects in the presentation of the final work.
Marking Rubric
Marking Criteria
HD
DI
CR
PA
NN 1. Knowledge & Understanding
of the Topic
50%
Effective use of materials; comprehensive identification and discussion of issues
Appropriate use of materials; good identification and discussion of issues
Good use of materials; majority of relevant issues identified and discussed.
Some relevant materials overlooked; some use of materials; possibly some misunderstanding of issues or materials
Relevant materials overlooked or misunderstood; failure to identify and discuss relevant issues 2. Analysis & Argument
40%
Thorough analysis deals effectively with complexity of issues; persuasively argued throughout, contrary arguments anticipated, good critical evaluation of material.
Good analysis, argument well-developed and supported, some critical evaluation of materials.
Some analysis of issues; argument may be under-developed or unpersuasive, synthesis of materials with limited critical evaluation.
Mainly descriptive with little analysis of issues; basic argument is unclear or undeveloped or not well supported, some reference to relevant material.
Insufficient analysis, argument is lacking or unsound, failure to use relevant materials, or use of materials may indicate confusion or misunderstanding. 3. Writing, Presentation & Referencing
10% Clear and logical structure & organisation; precise and concise writing.
Proficiency in expression, grammar, spelling or punctuation; full and accurate citation of authorities and sources; thoroughly edited. Suitable and coherent structure & organisation; generally well written.
Occasional minor flaws in expression, grammar, spelling or punctuation; authorities and sources are generally cited correctly; well edited Generally coherent structure & organisation with occasional deficiencies; reasonably well written.
Some flaws in expression, grammar, spelling or punctuation; missing, incomplete or incorrect footnote citations; oversights in editing Some defects in structure and organisation; writing may be difficult to follow in parts.
Flaws in expression, grammar, spelling or punctuation; a number of missing, incomplete or incorrect footnote citations; editing with little care Structure and organisation incoherent or lacking; poorly written, difficult to follow.
Frequent or repeated flaws in expression, grammar, spelling or punctuation; inadequate citation of sources; poor editing
