The grade will be awarded where there is evidence that a student has undertaken all of the required core work for the topic at a high level and considerable additional work in wider areas relevant to the topic, has demonstrated advanced knowledge/understanding/competencies/skills required for meeting topic objectives and completing assessment exercises at a high standard. The student would normally have attained an advanced knowledge of matter beyond that contained in set texts or reading materials and have done considerable wider reading, and have demonstrated a broad familiarity with and facility at applying a range of major academic debates, approaches, methodologies and conceptual tools. The grade should reflect very high quality work which shows the student generally works at a level which is beyond the requirements of the assessment exercise and is developing a capacity for original and creative thinking.

The grade will be awarded where there is evidence that a student has undertaken the required core work for the topic at a high level and considerable additional work in wider areas relevant to the topic, has demonstrated the acquisition of an advanced level of knowledge/ understanding/ competencies/ skills required for meeting topic objectives and passing the range of topic elements at the highest level. The student would normally have attained an in-depth knowledge of matter contained in set texts or reading materials and undertaken extensive wider reading beyond that which is required or expected. The student would have consistently demonstrated a high level of proficiency at applying a range of major academic debates, approaches, methodologies and conceptual tools and combining a knowledge of the subject matter of the topic with original and creative thinking. The grade will be awarded in recognition of the highest level of academic achievement expected of a student at a given topic level.

Written Communication Skills Clear, grammatically correct written expression 10 marks Very few (if any) grammatical errors. The meaning of the work is always clear and easily understood. Overall structure and cohesion 10 marks Demonstrates a clear and elegant progression between the substantive points being made. Supportive points and examples are grouped logically, and there are clear “signposts” that explain the links between the substantive points. or atleast - Displays a clear relationship between the substantive points to be made and has internal consistency, though “signposts” within or between these points are not always clear.

Research Question and literature review 40 marks Existing gaps in research are identified and a sophisticated link between the literature review and research question is clearly and consistently articulated. (very important) or atleast The research question is designed in a clear and logical manner with appropriate links to most of the arguments made in the literature review.

STRUCTURE TO WRITE: Social Work Research in Practice Settings Marking Sheet: Assignment 1 – Research Question and Literature Review MARKING CRITERIA KEEP THIS IN MIND WHILE WRITING - paper requirement must be met - see below- nothing to be missed out follow pattern Academic Skills Appropriate synthesis of relevant literature 40 marks Demonstrates a sophisticated use of peer-reviewed referencing material, arguments, and supported claims, including synthesis from a number of sources. Addresses all aspects of the task; arguments are exemplary.

Secondly- Research Question and literature review Existing gaps in research are to be identified and a sophisticated link between the literature review and research question is clearly and consistently articulated. (very important) or atleast The research question is designed in a clear and logical manner with appropriate links to most of the arguments made in the literature review. Thirdly- Written Communication Skills Clear, grammatically correct written expression Very few (if any) grammatical errors. The meaning of the work is always clear and easily understood. Overall structure and cohesion Demonstrates a clear and elegant progression between the substantive points being made. Supportive points and examples are grouped logically, and there are clear “signposts” that explain the links between the substantive points.

State a Research Question Review find relevant literature to support research (very important) Appropriate synthesis of relevant literature Demonstrates a sophisticated use of peer-reviewed referencing material, arguments, and supported claims, including synthesis from a number of sources. Addresses all aspects of the task; arguments are exemplary - (TASK SUMMARY MENTIONED BELOW)

These are just suggestions. I was thinking Although you may know how to attempt the Research paper- I still would like to give my opinion- DECIDE WHICH SOCIAL WORK RELATED TOPIC YOU ARE GOING TO STATE- REMEMBER - TO BE VERY MINDFUL OF STATING A RESEARCH QUESTION- BECAUSE IF THE RESEARCH QUESTION WILL BE WRONG , THE ASSIGNMENT IS ALREADY FAIL-

Let's have a go at developing a research question using the topic of "Covid-19 in Australia". Following the guide in this week's resource "Developing Research Questions": 1) Narrow down your topic using the suggested steps 2) Write out your research question 3) (Bonus) Think about what ontology and epistemology would best align with this research question. Why? You might want to Google for how others have approached this topic. Media articles and commentaries about the topic would give you plenty of ideas. example- Domestic violence with women during covid-19 - where -country- time during years-

Research paper - assignment- 1 State a research question- review relevant literature for your research question /provide data/ figures etc. Dear Writer, PFA the assignment 1 - research paper to write- The research topic must be- related to social issues/social topics/ related to social work