Assessment 1: Critical Essay Essay Topic: How have historical models of disability and contemporary social policy in6uenced the establishment and implementa8on of the Na8onal Disability Insurance Scheme? Explore the considera8ons for prac8ce in occupa8on

OCCT5006 – Critical Essay Marking Guide

Criteria 1

Introduction (5 marks)

The extent to which the student has introduced the essay and the upcoming discussion of the NDIS. There should be a clear setting up the essay and description of the purpose and context of the NDIS in preparation for further discussion, analysis and critique.

Criteria 2

Setting the context (10 marks)

The student describes both historical ways of understanding disability and the current socio-political climate as a way of setting the context for understanding the implementation of the NDIS. There is a clear logic for the selection for the constructions of disability used. The discussion is located with an acknowledgment of the current socio-political issues (think who is in Federal Government, budget position, impact of COVID-19, etc).

Criteria 3

NDIS Analysis and Critique (18 marks)

The student demonstrates an understanding of the NDIS acknowledging the previously identiSed historical and current societal contexts. There is evidence of an exploration of some the issues surrounding the implementation and roll out of the scheme. Claims are backed by academic literature and /or signiScant sources to demonstrate both a depth and breadth of the issues. There is evidence of critique in the discussion (not just stated facts). There is an attempt to integrate other theoretical constructs covered in the unit to underpin demonstration of knowledge.

Criteria 4

NDIS Impact (7 marks)

Exploration, reWection and discussion of the impact of the NDIS on how people with disability are supported in Australia. Evidence of the use of contemporary examples to illustrate the claims made in the narrative (grey literature, media reports, social media and personal examples are appropriate but should be referenced appropriately).

Criteria 5

Presentation (10 Marks)

Marks here will be allocated with consideration to overall presentation, conventions of academic writing, spelling and grammar, structure of arguments, referencing, person-centred language, English conventions, readability, formatting and adherence to word limit. Students must use a MINIMUM of 15 journal article references. Use APA 7th for referencing. More than two major referencing errors will result in automatic half marks for this section.