Posted: November 23rd, 2022

Persuasion as a form of power

Assessment Task Information (In-College & Remote delivery)
Key details:
Assessment title: Written Assessment submitted to Pathways VLE via Turn-it-in
Module Name: Contemporary Global Issues
Module Code:
Tutor’s Name:
Assessment will be set on: End of Week 10
Feedback opportunities: Formative essay feedback in week 12
Assessment is due on: End of Week 15
Assessment weighting: 65%

Assessment Instructions
What do you need to do for this assessment?
You are required to write a discursive essay for an academic audience. Your argument should be balanced, representing different views and it should be supported by research. The essay should summarise a contemporary issue and its impact on 21st century society, which is evaluated from different viewpoints with reference to appropriate sources. The aim of this essay is to demonstrate your understanding and ability to evaluate the key considerations relating to a contemporary issue.

You should choose ONE of the following essay topics:

• Privacy and indirect power in the digital world
• Persuasion as a form of power
Structure:
Overall word count 1000 – 1500
Suggested structure (NB. Section word counts are for guidance only):

Introduction (150-300 words)
• state why the topic is important
• Briefly define key ideas
• outline the essay’s approach to the topic
• outline different views presented

Main body (650-900 words)
• key points supported by facts/evidence/examples
• cite relevant support sources
• present, synthesise & evaluate different viewpoints

The conclusion (200-300 words)
• summarise main points
• draw logical conclusion(s)

Formative assessment:
You will submit a draft of 600-800 words by the end of Week 10. This will be a chance for you to receive feedback before the submission of your final essay in Week 15. This draft is a formative assessment and will not affect your final grade; however, the feedback you receive from your tutor will support your
You should submit at least 3 paragraphs.
You do not have to write an introduction or conclusion for this formative version.

Theory and/or task resources required for the assessment:
You must conduct secondary research for this assessment finding relevant sources independently. In support of this task, Week 7 will provide advice on using academic articles and correctly referencing. In Weeks 8 and 9, there will be an opportunity to work with your tutor during the Writing Workshops. These sessions will mainly give an opportunity for you to develop and revise draft article on the given topic area.
Referencing style:
You should refer to a minimum of 8 relevant sources for your report. Minimum 4 sources should be academic sources. You must include a Harvard style reference list at the end of your report. A full bibliography is NOT required.

Expected word count:
You are expected to write between 1000 and 1500 words, following the specific structure outlined above.
Learning Outcomes Assessed:
• Utilise various sources (e.g. social media, journals, film/documentaries, newspapers, broadcast media, etc.) to identify key contemporary issues, key information and viewpoints about them

• Write an appropriately structured text in which a contemporary issue is summarised and its impact on 21st century society is evaluated from different viewpoints, with reference to appropriate sources
Submission Requirements:
You must include the following paragraph on your title page:
I confirm that this assignment is my own work.
Where I have referred to academic sources, I have provided in-text citations and included the sources in the final reference list.

Please also use the following:
• Font: Arial size 11
• 1.5 spacing with standard document margins
• Header including the module code, tutor’s name and student number
• Numbered pages
• Include a title page with the following information:
o Module Code (FC305)
o Class/Group (e.g. Group A)
o Module Title (Contemporary Global Issues)
o Assessment Type (Discursive Essay)
o Module Tutor Name
o Student ID Number
o Date of Submission
o Word count
You must submit the assessment electronically via the VLE module page. Please ensure you submit it via Turnitin.

Assessments submitted after the submission deadline may incur penalties or may not be accepted.

Addition submission information – check you have done the following:
Formatting Consistent font, spacing, page numbers, formatting and subheadings
Citations Correct format and location throughout the assessment
Referencing Harvard referencing system used correctly in the reference list
Summarising Summarising the results of research
Paraphrasing Paraphrasing the contents of research findings
Spell check Spell check the article
Proof-reading Proof-reading completed
Grammar Grammarly has been used to check the report

How will this assessment be marked?
You will receive a mark for each of these categories:

• Knowledge & Understanding (30%)
(The breadth and depth of the points you make)
• Analysis & Assessment (30%)
(How well you analyse and evaluate all the issues you mention)
• Academic Integrity (20%)
(How correctly you use academic conventions, e.g. citations, references, quotations and paraphrase; whether data/facts presented are genuine and accurate)
• Academic Skills (20%)
(How well you communicate your ideas; the tone and accuracy of your language)

Your overall mark will be calculated as the weighted average of the four and will be reported as a percentage.

How will you get feedback?
In addition to feedback on your formative draft, your tutor will mark the assessment and provide you with a written feedback. You can use this feedback to guide your further learning on the module.

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