Students Name: Class: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE YEAR 11 Legal Studies The Legal System- Term 1 2015 Assessment Task No: 1 Annotated Media File Research Task In class response Date Handed Out Term 1 Week 2 Due Date Term 1 Week 10 Tuesday 31 st Mar Weighting 15 % Total Marks / 20 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Your in class essay will be completed during your Legal Studies class Period 4 on Tuesday 31 st March. ABSENCE / MISADVENTURE INSTRUCTIONS If you are absent from school on the day the task is to be submitted, you are required, on your return to school, to obtain an absentee form from the Year Coordinator, complete the form and attach any documentation and submit the form together with the assessment task to the Subject Coordinator MARKING Mark: / Comment: Marker(s): Signature: Date: STUDENT CONFIRMATION This is all my own work. I have referenced any work used from other sources and have not plagiarised the work of others. Student Signature I have kept a copy of my task Yes/No " Assessment Task Receipt Students to record all details before handing in. Teachers sign as a receipt. Student Name: Class: Subject: Task Number: Date Due: Date Submitted: Student Signature: Teacher Signature:
To be completed and submitted with the task STUDENT EVALUATION This is my best work 1 2 3 4 5 I was organised 1 2 3 4 5 I understood the task 1 2 3 4 5 I took notice of the rubric and /or marking guidelines 1 2 3 4 5 I checked the meaning of the key words in the Glossary of Terms 1 2 3 4 5 Next time I will: Please complete the following sections following return of the task: I could improve the following skills in future by: Skills Method of Improvement I would like to see further clarification or assistance with: Student Name: Student Signature: Parent Comment: Parent Signature:
CONTEXT FOR THE TASK Students develop an understanding of the nature and functions of law through the examination of the law-making processes and institutions. OUTCOMES BEING ASSESSED P1 identifies and applies legal concepts and terminology P2 describes the key features of Australian and international law P3 describes the operation of domestic and international legal systems P4 discusses the effectiveness of the legal system in addressing issues P6 explains the nature of the interrelationship between the legal system and society P8 locates, selects and organizes legal information from a variety of sources including legislation, cases, media, international instruments and documents IN ORDER TO UNDERTAKE THIS TASK YOU WILL NEED TO: Refer to your class and homework on the topic. Reflect on information and discussions undertaken in class. Use any library time given to undertake guided research into aspects of the task. CROSS CURRICULA THEMES, CHALLENGES & PERSPECTIVES The need for law in the operation of society The importance of the rule of law for society The relationship between different legal institutions and jurisdictions The development of law as a reflection of society Influences on the Australian legal system.
TASK RUBRIC You will be assessed on your ability to: Demonstrate an understanding of relevant legal information and issues Illustrate your answer with examples from one or more of the following: legislation, documents, treaties, cases, media reports Communicate using legal terminology and concepts relevant to domestic or international law Present a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question. THE TASK Research a treaty, convention or declaration to which Australia is a signatory in one of the following areas: q Intellectual property q The environment q Refugees q Indigenous peoples q International crime. You should address the following points: q The name and major area covered. q The purpose and time frame. q The major features. q Australia s involvement. q Success or failure. Other directions: 1. You may bring into class and use one side of an A4 page of typed notes. 2. Your notes are to be clearly typed in no smaller than 10-point font. 3. Securely fastened to your notes should be a bibliography as per College guidelines. 4. These notes are to be submitted with your in-class task. 5. All work must be your own and proper referencing should be included in your notes. 6. Your notes should be clearly labeled with your student number.
MARKING GUIDELINES Marks Qualities of essays gaining the marks indicated 17-20 - thorough discussion of all parts of the question - objective, balanced and coherent information - extensive use of relevant, accurate and up to date information, including legislation, cases, documents, treaties and/or media reports - sophisticated analysis of issues and the law - relevant and accurate use of legal vocabulary - well written and well structured responses 13-16 - answers all parts of the question - substantial and coherent argument - appropriate use of relevant and accurate information including legislation, cases, document, treaties and/or media reports - sustained analysis of issues and the law - appropriate use of legal vocabulary - sound use of language and structure in formulating response 9-12 - some parts of the question answered too briefly or not at all - use of logical argument - sound use of relevant legislation, cases, documents, treaties and/or media reports - some logical analysis of issues and the law - appropriate use of legal vocabulary - sound structure and usage of language in formulating response 5 8 - some parts of the question not answered - little use of logical argument - basic level of information and examples given - some basic use of relevant legislation, cases, documents and/or media reports - description rather than analysis given - limited use of legal vocabulary 1-4 - shows limited knowledge of relevant legal information - limited or no reference to relevant legislation, cases, documents, treaties and/or media reports - little or no use of appropriate legal vocabulary - incoherent and/or illogical responses