Assessment 1 part B
1. Choose current policy to the treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the health, social or Justice system in Australia.
2. Outline the policy
3. Critically review the policy based on:
a. Evidence for its effectiveness in achieving its stated aims/ purposes
b. The extent to which the policy acts to protect the rights of aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
CHOSEN POLICY: STUDENT WITH DISABILITY
Assessment 1 part B Scaffold
Introduction- 150 words
– Briefly outline the background/ context (describe the studied populace group, some of their challenges/ position) what the policy is called and its aims/ purposes.
– Outline the statement (short statement which provides the reader what this essay is going to be about- The purpose of the assessment and the topics that will be discussed).
Worked example: This essay will explore the chosen policy, present the strength and weakness of the policy, its effectiveness in meeting the needs of Aboriginal and Torres strait islander people and presenting …………
Part 1 Overview of the policy 200 words
– Topic: introduce the policy
– Explain/ evidence: Explain the factors that led to the creation of the policy.
– Support with APA referencing (in- text citation)- 2 references
– Link to your next paragraph
Paragraph 2: Key elements of the policy- 250 words
– Topics discuss the key elements of the policy
– Explain/ evidence: summarise the main elements of the policy and who it aims to protect
– Support with APA referencing (in- text citation) – 2 references
– Link to the next paragraph
Paragraph 3: Strength of the policy – 250 words
– Topic: identify one way the policy has been successful in achieving its aims
– Explain/ the evidence: Explain how and why it is successful. Support your argument an examples or evidence (include a reference)
– Support with APA referencing (intext citation) – 2 references
– Link to the next paragraph
Paragraph 4: Limitations of the policy – 250 words
– Topic: identify one area the policy failed in achieving its aims
– Explain / evidence: Explain how and why it is unsuccessful. Support your argument with an example or evidence including (a reference)
– Support with APA referencing (in – text citation)- 2 refences.
– Link to your next paragraph
Paragraph 5: Area debate – 250 words
– Topic: Reflect and report on the application of the policy in terms of its effectiveness and / or ineffectiveness
– Explain / evidence: Critically appraise on the policy’s relevance and usefulness in protecting the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. How effective and / or ineffective was the policy and why? Support your argument with an example or evidence (include a reference)
– Support with APA referencing (in – text citation)- 2 refences.
– Link to your next paragraph
Conclusion – 150 words
– Summarise main ideas/ arguments/ restate thesis
– Do not introduce any new ideas or facts
– What is your final position? Final comments.
SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER
– Reflect on lectures 1- 6- to see if you can synthesise material covered (human rights, justice, policies, systems, law, regulations) See if any of the areas covered in the lectures may be useful for the assessment
– Reference list should contain a reference for the policy you are reviewing + 10 other refences you used to support and substantiate your claims. For example, if you exclude introduction and collusion, you may plan to have at least 2 references for each section (see assessment scaffold)
– Ensure you check the marking criteria to see if you have met all the criteria.
