BUSL251

2. Media Reflection Assignment [20%] – Prepare an analysis of a current (published
after 1 July 2017) Australian newspaper/media article that relates to the material
covered from Lecture 4 forward – that is, from Lecture 4 to Lecture 11 inclusive
(maximum length – 500 words). To succeed in this assessment the article must be
current (as defined above) and your analysis concise, showing the relationship
between the article and an aspect of the unit. This assessment involves elements of
critical thinking: issues raised in the article are to be articulated, analysed and
thereafter interpreted in the light of the unit content. This assessment (your written
analysis only, not the newspaper/media article) must be submitted via iLearn/Turnitin
by 6pm Monday in Week 11 of the session. A hard-copy of the assignment (plus the
relevant newspaper/media article) must also be submitted (handed-in) in your
allocated/scheduled tutorial in Week 11 of the session. No extensions will be granted.
There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total
awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for
example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for
cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and approved. Note:
Students should individually select articles – this is an individual assignment (do not
use any of the articles already posted on iLearn). Particulars of the Assignment: What
is expected – Peruse business pages of newspapers such as the Sydney Morning
Herald, the Age, or the Australian Financial Review during the currency of the unit
(you can use Factiva through the Library to do this) and choose an article that relates
to one (or more) of the topics dealt with in the material covered in Lecture 4 to
Lecture 11 inclusive (the article can be found either in the hardcopy press or online) –
it must be an Australian based publication because you are commenting on Australian
law. How marks are allocated – Your ability to identify/align/ relate/ apply appropriate
unit content (law) to the issues raised by the relevant article is the most important part
of your assignment. Assignments that achieve this in a clear and concise manner will
receive higher marks. Simply summarising an article, or simply reciting the law
without relating it to the issues arising in the article, will not receive high marks. You
should analyse the article having regard to the area(s) of law it raises – you are using
the issues raised in the article to highlight how the law applies. Marking procedure –
marking of your assignment will be carried out by your tutor – marks will be entered
into Grades in iLearn and will be available when all assignments have been marked
and entered. Time to be spent on task – see the Unit Guide. ***Following are
examples of factors that will indicate higher order performance in relation to your
Media Reflection Assignment – the following 3 criteria will form the essence of how
your performance will be assessed: Choosing an appropriate article The article must
focus on an issue or issues that have a direct relationship to the unit content from
Week 4 (Lecture 4) forward; it must be published by a reputable source such as an
established newspaper (not a legal blog); it should be of appropriate length (very short
or very long articles should be avoided). Ability to identify/relate relevant law to the
issue(s) raised in the article Following a short summary of the article chosen
(including title, source and date) the assignment must show evidence of the
articulation of the relevant issues and law, an analysis of those issues having regard to
the relevant law, and an interpretation of the relationship between the issues evident in
the article and the relevant law A clear, ordered and concise assignment The
assignment must be typed (font must be easily readable and of adequate size – for
example, Times New Roman 12), single spaced and include a cover sheet including
your relevant details:
http://www.businessandeconomics.mq.edu.au/current_students/undergraduate/assign
ment_cover sheets Your tutor must be able to easily understand what the article is
about from your summary and must be able to easily see how you have used the
relevant law to explain the issues that arise from the article Students who achieve the
factors referred to in all of the above 3 criteria will receive a high mark. Students who
fail to achieve the factors referred to in all of the above 3 criteria will receive a low
mark
Media Reflection Assignment
Due: Week 11 beginning 23 Oct 2017
Weighting: 20%
This assessment involves a written analysis of a current Australian newspaper/media
article. It must be submitted via iLearn/Turnitin by 6pm Monday (23 October 2017) in
Week 11 of the session. A hard-copy of the assignment (plus the relevant
newspaper/media article) must also be submitted (handed-in) in your allocated/scheduled
tutorial in Week 11 of the session. See Assessment Guide on iLearn for more
information.
Extension and penalties
No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available
marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the
submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty
does not apply for cases in which an application for Disruption to Studies is made and
approved.
This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
 Examine the Australian legal system’ including the law of contract, and
comprehend the characteristics of different business organisations including
understanding how companies are formed, distinguishing between different types
of companies and the relevance of the company constitution.
 Effectively recognise corporate management issues, in particular formulate an
understanding of the role and obligations of directors.
 Appraise and evaluate how shareholders rights are protected and how the
Corporations Act regulates acquisition and disposal of shares.
 Analyse insolvency mechanisms and issues and critically assess corporate
insolvency in the current regulatory environment.
 Ability to synthesise, analyse and evaluate legal issues in a commercial context
including the ability to apply the law and recognise various perspectives.

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