Assessment 2

1. HCS103
Assessment item 2

2. Agenda
• Overview of the task
• Learning Outcomes
• Marking Criteria
• Generalised Feedback- Assessment 1
• Referencing
• ALLaN Support
• Extensions and Special Consideration
• Questions

3. Assessment item 2
Value: 60%
Due: 5th October (Friday Week 13)
Length: 2 x 800 word short answers

4. Task
• From the list of topic questions, choose
two and write an 800 word response for
each.
• Question topics;
– Social Security
– Health
– Mental Health
– Children, Families and young people
– Ageing
– Disabilities
– Criminal Justice
– International Social Work

5. Assessment Questions
Question 1. Social Security (topic 5)
Drawing from Chapter 4 (O’Brien 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and explain two key
concepts that underpin Australia's social security and services system and discuss the potential
role of social work and human services within this field.
Question 2. Health (topic 6)
Drawing from Chapter 11 (Beddoe & Pockett 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and
explain two key issues within health and discuss the potential implications for social work and
human services practice.
Question 3. Mental health (topic 7)
Using Chapter 14 (Briggs & Adamson 2017) in the prescribed textbook , identify and explain two
key issues in mental health and discuss the potential implications for social work and human
services practice.
Question 4. Children, families and young people (topic 8)
Using Chapter 16 (Keddell & Katz 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and explain two key
tensions or challenges within child welfare, discuss the potential implications for social work and
human services practice.

6. Assessment Questions Continued
Question 5. Ageing (topic 9)
Drawing from Chapter 13 (Maidment & Hampson 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and
explain two key theories or discourses on ageing, discuss the potential implications for social
work and human services practice.
Question 6. Disabilities (topic 10)
Using Chapter 12 (Hallahan 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and explain two key
concepts that underpin disability policy within Australia, discuss the role of social work and
human services within this field.
Question 7. Criminal justice (topic 11)
From Chapter 17 (Taylor & Frost 2017) in the prescribed textbook, identify and explain two key
ideas and beliefs that have shaped contemporary justice systems within Australia, discuss the
role of social work and human services within this field.
Question 8. International social work (topic 12)
From reading Module 12 and Hugman (2010) 'Different visions of 'international' in Social Work',
identify and explain two key examples of ‘global social work’, discuss the role of social work and
human services practice within these contexts.

7. Learning Outcomes
• This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
• be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of practice in the social services and the historical
development of social service practice and the social work profession.
• be able to demonstrate knowledge of the range of vulnerabilities and contexts of practice.
• be able to understand and participate in discussions that reflect the contested nature of social services
• be able to identify and draw on relevant foundation knowledge from other disciplines that inform
professional practice.
• be able to identify and draw on relevant foundation knowledge, ethical principles and current debates
to inform professional practice.
• be able to engage in current debates surrounding professional intervention in a variety of contexts
• be able to identify and discuss ethical and practice issues and dilemmas that arise in specific fields of
practice

8. As in Assessment 1, the word count
means identifying and discussing the
main, most important information from
your set readings. As well as reading for
meaning, this assessment is designed to
help develop your writing skills, in
particular summarising information
succinctly and structuring clear, coherent
paragraphs. Please consider and try to
apply the feedback you received on
these aspects of writing in Assessment 1.

9. Criteria Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Response 1
At least two practice issues
are identified and explained.
Discussion on the role of/
implications for social work
and human services is
provided.
/20
There is no attempt to identify,
explain or discuss practice issues.
An inaccurate identification of issues
provided.
No discussion on the role of/
implications for social work and
human services is provided.
At least two practice issues have
been identified and explained.
Discussion on the role of/
implications for social work and
human services is provided.
Clear identification and explanation
of two practice issues.
Clear discussion on the role of/
implications for social work and
human services is provided.
Clear identification and succinct
explanation of two practice issues.
Clear and succinct discussion on the role
of/ implications for social work and
human services is provided.
Clear identification and comprehensive
explanation of two practice issues.
Comprehensive discussion on the role of/
implications for social work and human
services is provided.
Response 2
At least two practice issues
are identified and explained.
Discussion on the role of/
implications for social work
and human services is
provided.
/20
There is no attempt to identify,
explain or discuss practice issues.
An inaccurate identification of issues
provided.
No discussion on the role of/
implications for social work and
human services is provided.
At least two practice issues have
been identified and explained.
Discussion on the role of/
implications for social work and
human services is provided.
Clear identification and explanation
of two practice issues.
Clear discussion on the role of/
implications for social work and
human services is provided.
Clear identification and succinct
explanation of two practice issues.
Clear and succinct discussion on the role
of/ implications for social work and
human services is provided.
Clear identification and comprehensive
explanation of two practice issues.
Comprehensive discussion on the role of/
implications for social work and human
services is provided.
Written expression and referencing
Written expression
/10
Terminology from the subject not
used. Text and sentence structure
lacks organisation and makes
meaning unclear.
Significant number of spelling,
punctuation or grammatical errors
per page.
Terminology from the subject is
used although not always accurate.
Text and sentence structure are
mostly organised. Some spelling,
punctuation or grammatical errors.
Accurate terminology from the
subject used.
Text and sentence structures are
organised.
Minor spelling, punctuation or
grammatical errors.
Accurate terminology from the subject is
integrated. Sound level of accuracy and
control in articulation of ideas. Logical
and coherent text and sentence
structures. Minor spelling, punctuation or
grammatical errors.
Accurate terminology from the subject
content is skilfully integrated. High level of
accuracy and control in articulation of
ideas. Logical and coherent text and
sentence structures. No spelling,
punctuation or grammatical errors.
At least the set reading has
been referred to. /5
An attempt has been made to
use correct referencing
formats. /5
The set reading has not been
referred to.
No attempt has been made to use
correct APA referencing formats.
The set reading has been referred
to.
More attention to detail for correct
APA referencing format is needed.
The set reading has been referred
to.
Some errors in APA referencing
format.
The set reading has been referred to as
well as wider sources.
Minor errors in APA referencing format.
The set reading has been referred to as
well as wider sources.
Correct APA referencing format is used.

10. General Guidelines- Presentation
• Please indicate in sub-headings the questions you have chosen.
• Include one reference list at the end of your two responses.
• 2.5cm margin required on all sides of your document
• Headers: Contains your name (left), student id number (centred) and subject code (right)
Footers: include a page number (right-side)
• Font: Arial, size 12
• Title page: (not the assignment cover sheet generated by EASTS);
Title for the assessment item and the assessment number (e.g. Assessment 2)
Student name
Student identification number
Subject code (HCS103)
Subject coordinator (Katrina Gersbach)
Final word count (excludes reference list)

11. Generalised Feedback from Assessment 1
• Engagement with subject materials and other sources
• In-text citations
• Reference lists
• Academic writing
• When to reference?
• Referencing from the text book
• Please read the forums!

12. Referencing
• Please view the following video which has been created as a resource for
referencing in HCS103;
https://youtu.be/8eJlNgMuAD0
• For further assistance with referencing please utilise the Referencing Tool;
https://apps.csu.edu.au/reftool/apa-6

13. Academic Literacy Support
• Types of appointments; Email, Skype,
Phone
• ALLaN workshops
• Assessment feedback service
• Access ALLAN supports through your
student portal

14. Extensions and Special Consideration
If you believe you need a short extension of time to complete an assignment, please email me
before the assignment due date, with;
– Your name and student number
– The time you think you need
– The reason you are seeking an extension.
If your request is approved, you will receive a reply advising a new due date. Otherwise, late
penalties as advised in the Subject Outline will apply. Please see the following slide regarding
situations which may warrant an extension.
Please note: Due to end of session deadlines, extensions for the
second assessment task will only be granted in situations where
there is extenuating circumstances.

15. Examples of what would warrant an extension:
• Emergency issues that unexpectedly impact health, illness or disability
• Death/serious illnesses of a family/partner/close friend
• Extreme events, such as weather catastrophe, major political/social upheaval
• Substantial and disruptive change to regular employment responsibilities
• Sporting representation (state, national, international) or cultural commitments
• Military commitments
• Legal commitments (e.g. Jury duty)
Examples that would not warrant an extension:
• Regular work and volunteer responsibilities
• Regular study responsibilities, including completing assessment tasks in other subjects
• Starting the assessment task just before the due date
• Regular sport events or extra-curricular activities
• Regular family and social responsibilities, including moving house
• Holidays and social events
• Technical issues and loss of data/work (files need to be regularly backed up in multiple areas)
• Lack of internet access
• Time zone differences

16. Special Consideration
If you have substantial issues that you
believe will prevent you from completing
assessment in a reasonable time, or
completing the subject at all, please
make a formal Application for Special
Consideration, setting out your case
(including providing evidence of the
illness/misadventure) and nominating the
outcome you are seeking. Follow this
link to make an Application for Special
Consideration:
https://apps.csu.edu.au/specialcons/

17. Questions?