Professional task

Marking Criteria

- Demonstrated understanding of the key concept(s)/argument(s)/findings from the relevant tutorial readings/lecture

- Use of appropriate writing style (including referencing style)

- Grammar and expression

- Evidence of research into case study

- Quality of the discussion

- Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely explain complex issues and link the case study to concepts studied in SOC251

Length

1250 -1500

Weighting

35%

Assessment Due

03 Jun 2023 (Saturday in Session Week 13)

Type of Collaboration

Individual

Style and format

Research brief or policy brief

Assessment submission

Online via Moodle

This assessment has been set up to be checked by Turnitin, a tool which helps you check whether you have referenced correctly. You can submit your assessment task to Turnitin prior to the due date and Turnitin will give you an originality report. You may then make any changes that may be required and resubmit your final version by the due date.

Assessment return

2 weeks after submission

Detailed information

It is important for graduates to be able to concisely and clearly explain complex issues and research findings to a variety of audiences. This assessment asks students to develop either a research brief (which summarises research findings for non-specialist audiences) or a policy brief (which provides guidance to policy makers) on a particular topic within ‘genetics, biotech and society’. Further guidance and examples will be discussed in class and on Moodle.