澳洲墨尔本Monash University莫纳什大学本科论文

　　澳洲墨尔本Monash University莫纳什大学本科论文

　　Details of task: This essay requires you to undertake independent research (beyond sources that are on the recommended reading list or provided on the web). In it, you need to analyze an issue or topic in terms of the moral arguments that are advanced in the reading you do for the essay, as well as the different arguments for freedom of expression. Students should use approximately 8-12 references. (These numbers are intended as a rough guide).
　　Choose one of the following questions:
　　1.It is often claimed that defamation law has ‘a chilling effect’ on freedom of expression. What is problematic with this claim?
　　2.How should computer games be regulated? Should this be applied to games on the internet?
　　3.Does political correctness infringe freedom of expression?
　　Research essay (1450 words): 30%
　　Due : 17 May 5pm.
　　Details of task: This essay requires you to undertake independent research (beyond sources that are on the recommended reading list or provided on the web). In it, you need to analyze an issue or topic in terms of the moral arguments that are advanced in the reading you do for the essay, as well as the different arguments for freedom of expression. Students should use approximately 8-12 references. (These numbers are intended as a rough guide).
　　Choose one of the following questions:
　　1. It is often claimed that defamation law has ‘a chilling effect’ on freedom of expression. What is problematic with this claim?
　　2. How should computer games be regulated? Should this be applied to games on the internet?
　　3. Does political correctness infringe freedom of expression?
　　Criteria for Marking
　　The following examples of the grading scale should help to explain the criteria that will be used for marking the essays.
　　Essays at all levels are expected to display rigorous citation and correct referencing.
　　HD 80-100 Work of outstanding quality, demonstrating
　　? excellent written English (grammar and spelling should be correct throughout, prose should be clear and precise)
　　? original interpretation of primary sources
　　? evidence of extensive research and selectivity of sources
　　? originality or creativity of thought
　　? independent research/learning
　　? professional presentation
　　D 70-79 Work of superior quality, demonstrating
　　? a clear, well balanced argument structure
　　? a command of written English, (clear expression and few grammar and spelling errors)
　　? sound grasp of unit concepts and content
　　? evidence of solid research, making good (rather than superficial) uses of sources
　　?  independent research/learning
　　? good presentation
　　C 60-69 Work that is competent and appropriate, demonstrating
　　? an understanding of the key concepts and arguments
　　? generally good English expression, although may contain some errors
　　? an attempt to organize the material presented
　　? evidence of relevant research
　　? a grasp of unit concepts and content
　　P 50-59 A satisfactory attempt to meet the demands of the assignment, demonstrates
　　? English expression that is comprehensible
　　? a basic understanding of key unit concepts
　　? addresses some aspects of assignment topic
　　May have significant weaknesses, or may not be wholly successful or coherent, but shows at least satisfactory achievement in more important aspects.
　　N – Fail
　　? does not display an understanding of core unit concepts and ideas
　　? does not display satisfactory research
　　? does not address the essay question or task
　　? is not written in comprehensible English