Assignment
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Module Title Contemporary Issue in a Social Context
Module Code 831
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Assignment Task
Please ensure you have made substantial changes to your original submission utilising the feedback provided in the first submission.
Using the topic identified within your poster presentation, you are required to develop an essay which offers an in-depth discussion and critical analyses of key themes and the associated arguments. Given the complexity of the topics, it is suggested that you chose no more than 1/2 key themes.
Please ensure that this is discussed this with your lecturer/seminar tutor to confirm that this continues to be an appropriate topic if there were concerns with your original topic. Please ensure that this is confirmed via email.
Please ensure that you utilise contemporary journal material in the development of your discussion and interrogate each theme in depth utilising further appropriate academic sources. Your work should;
Briefly introduce the topic identifying the contemporary nature of the topic.
Analyse in-depth current academic arguments and reflect upon political and societal responses to this. This will enable you to demonstrate your awareness of the factors influencing the contemporary reactions to this topic.
Demonstrate your ability to synthesise concepts and theories within your chosen area. This should include theories and theoretical models and not just describe what others say.
Offer a clear conclusion to your work
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General Assignment Guidance
TEAMWORK AND ITS ASSESSMENT Should this assignment require you to work as part of a team, you will receive an individual grade based upon your performance as well as personalised feedback. The module leader will explain how your individual grade and feedback will be determined.
Importance of Word Counts and Presentation Timings Assignment word counts and presentation timings should always be observed. Ignoring a word count increases significantly the risk of your work losing marks because it lacked structure, flow, focus and clarity. Timings must be observed for assessed presentations for the same reasons.
E-submission http://www.ucb.ac.uk/handbook/academic-matters/assessment-issues.aspx
Cut-off date for late work http://www.ucb.ac.uk/handbook/academic-matters/assessment-issues.aspx
Grading criteria http://www.ucb.ac.uk/handbook/academic-matters/assessments-fairness-and-marking.aspx
Plagiarism http://www.ucb.ac.uk/handbook/academic-matters/plagiarism.aspx
Extenuating Circumstances http://www.ucb.ac.uk/handbook/academic-matters/assessments-if-things-go-wrong.aspx
UCB Referencing Guide https://portal.ucb.ac.uk/download/referencing/referencing-guide.pdf
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General Academic Guidance https://portal.ucb.ac.uk/#/case
