Power Point on Assessment 2

1. HCS321
Assessment 2

2. Assessment item 2- Discussion Paper
Value: 50%
Due Date: Monday 29th January 2018 (Monday- week 12)
Length: 2,500

3. Task
Select ONE (1) question and discuss the question and its significance to children's welfare and wellbeing
1. If it takes a 'village to raise a child' then does it require a 'community to make a family'?
2. How has social change over the past 20 years changed the experiences of youth? Consider
technological advances, school to work transitions, health and leisure, relationships?
3. Is the provision of a child protection service sufficient to help children in high risk situations
achieve stability and wellbeing?
4. Child wellbeing is so much more than the income of the family. What do you think are the things
that support healthy child development? How can the environment that disadvantaged children
live in be improved?
5. What are some of the 'protective factors' that influence the wellbeing of children and young
people?
6. When working in child welfare with the family from a minority ethnic group, what information
would be important to gather to allow an understanding of the issues that might be facing the
child and their family?

4. Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this assessment, students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
 Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of children and young people's social, emotional and psychological
development within cultural and other appropriate frames of reference such as family and community
 Be able to demonstrate a range of effective techniques for talking with and influencing children, young people and
their carers, in respect of addressing their needs and circumstances to promote resilience and/or rehabilitation
 Be able to demonstrate a range of effective community development interventions to promote children and young
people's equity and access to services and support in the wider community

5. Marking Criteria
 Relevant and appropriate use of the literature and subject materials to inform discussion
 Evidence of appropriate interpretation and/or original insight into the subject content
and learning resources
 Technical presentation (structure, grammar, language, referencing criterion)
 Discussion paper must include the study question chosen at the start of the assignment
and fully address the question

6. Criteria 0-49%
Unsatisfactory performance
FL Grade
50-64%
An adequate answer
PS Grade
65-74%
An above average answer CR
Grade
75-84%
An excellent answer
DI Grade
85–100%
An exceptional answer
HD Grade
Clarity of
structure, written
expression,
presentation,
correct citation,
and referencing.
Writing provides little or no
evidence of
knowledge. Inadequate citation
& referencing. Little apparent
structure.
Very little sign of imprecise
statements.
Consistent approach to citation
& referencing with few errors.
Logical structure.
Writing provides evidence of
knowledge and good engaging
writing. Consistent approach to
citation & referencing.
Logical & consistent structure.
Writing provides strong
evidence of knowledge and
excellent engaging writing.
Sustained evidence of correct
citation and referencing
Skilfully crafted, logical
structure.
Writing provides exceptional evidence of
knowledge and engaging writing.
Exceptional demonstration of accurate
citation and referencing.
Exceptionally crafted, logical structure.
grade range L M H L M H L M H L M H L M H
Relevant and
appropriate use of
the literature and
subject materials
to inform
discussion.
There is limited evidence of
reading or personal research on
the topic.
Evidence of use of the subject
reading materials appropriate to
the topic and personal research
on the topic.
Evidence of good use of the
subject reading materials and
beyond appropriate to the topic
including good personal
research on the topic.
Clear evidence of wide reading
beyond core subject material
and very good personal
research on the topic.
Evidence of independently and
comprehensively sourced wide reading
beyond core subject material and excellent
personal research on the topic.
grade range L M H L M H L M H L M H L M H
Study questions
clearly identified
and addressed
throughout the
assignment.
There is limited evidence that
the essay question has been
addressed. Limited discussion
and critique on the application
of the theories to the
discussion.
There is evidence that core
aspects of the question have
been addressed. Evidence of
an adequate discussion and
critique on the application of the
theories to the discussion.
There is evidence that all
aspects of the question have
been addressed. Evidence of
good and clear discussion and
critique on the application of the
theories to the discussion.
There is evidence that all
aspects of the question have
been addressed in an engaging
way. Evidence of very good and
in-depth discussion and critique
on the application of the
theories to the discussion.
There is evidence that all aspects of the
question have been addressed in an
engaging, critical and creative way. Evidence
of exceptional discussion and critique on the
application of the theories to the discussion.
grade range L M H L M H L M H L M H L M H
Evidence of
appropriate
interpretation
and/or original
insight into the
subject content
Little or no evidence of an
understanding of ideas
concepts and principles.
No evidence of original insight
or contribution to the
discussion.
Evidence of an understanding
of ideas concepts and
principles. Evidence of
adequate original insight and
contribution to the discussion.
Evidence of a good
understanding of ideas,
concepts and principles.
Evidence of good original
insight and contribution to the
discussion.
There is evidence of a very
good understanding of ideas,
concepts and principles.
Evidence of excellent original
insight and contribution to the
discussion.
Comprehensive understanding of ideas,
concepts and principles.
Evidence of exceptional original insight and
contribution to the discussion.
grade range L M H L M H L M H L M H L M H

7. General Guidelines
• Be objective and reference the literature to support assertions
• Include; an introduction, body, conclusion and reference list
• APA6 referencing
• Minimum 12-14 references
• Extensions for this task will only be awarded if a request is received via email prior to
week 12. In granting of an extension for this task, it is imperative that the reasons behind
seeking the extension were unforeseen and unavoidable (please refer to Subject Outline)

8. What is a discussion paper?

9. Reflections on Assessment 1
 Grammar
 Structure of paragraphs
 Use of references- descriptive v critical
 Type of reference material used
 Applying theory

10. Adobe Drop in Sessions to Discuss
Assessment item 2
Thursday 18th January from 12pm- 1pm
Thursday 25th January from 12pm- 1pm
Please also post any questions to the forum, or leave them in the ‘questions’ box in
the Connect meeting room. These will be answered on the forum and addressed
with Adobe sessions.

11. Questions