August 7th, 2020 
In weekly tutorials you are expected to contribute to group discussion, and write in your journals about each weekly topic. Using your journal as a resource, you will write a 1500 word reflective essay drawing from your journal that focuses on your learning and findings of one of the topics (lectures, tutorial discussion/online forum) presented to date. The assessment is designed to assist you to see how your learning has been developed over time.
You should focus on ONE key area of your learning for discussion that relates to the unit, ie if you felt you learnt about Indigenous identity, you may detail what your earlier thoughts or knowledge was, and demonstrate how that has changed, or developed over time.
A comprehensive essay will include:
Scholarly discussion of topic
First thoughts or knowledge on topic
Reflection on how the learning or knowledge has changed or developed over time
How this has or hasnt changed your world view
Indigenous perspective of topic
The 1500 word paper is to be written in an essay style with a minimum of 5 scholarly references, as well as reflections from your journal. It is acceptable to write in first or third person, or a combination.
Papers must be written in 12pt font (Times New Roman, Ariel, Calibri) with double spacing. You must adhere to either Harvard or APA referencing style. Referencing guides are available through the library http://www.mq.edu.au/on_campus/library/research/referencing/
You will submit your paper through turnitin on the units ilearn page. Late submissions will receive a penalty of 1 mark per day late.
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