To complete this task:
Prepare a briefing paper and social action plan for a hypothetical working party in the community services sector (for example a local interagency or an advocacy group), that outlines an aspect of inequality in Australian society and recommends action to facilitate social change. Students will:
(a) Describe the inequality and apply a sociological perspective to explain the inequality
(b) Recommend action that will facilitate social change
(c) Develop a social action plan. You can use this Social action plan template or develop your own. To use this template, you can download it into ‘Word’ by clicking on File > Download as > Microsoft Word
The assessment format should be as follows:
- Introduction (approx. 200 words)
- Describe the inequality and apply a sociological perspective to explain the inequality and demonstrate a need for social action to facilitate social change. (approx. 600-1000 words)
- Recommended action and links to the social action plan (approx. 100 words).
- Develop a social action plan that includes a summary of your key points demonstrating the need for social action from your analysis. (600-1000 words)
Social action plan template
| Name of social action: |
| Demonstrated need for social action |
| Overall goal of your project: |
| Outcomes of your project: 1. 2. 3. 4. |
| Outcomes | Strategies/actions | Resources | Who is responsible | Timeframe |
| 1 | ||||
| 2 | ||||
| 3 | ||||
| 4 |
Word length: 2000 words
Due: Week 13, Sunday 7 November 2021; 23:59
Weighting: 40%
For more information about completing a briefing paper refer to Week 11 of the Learning community space.
This assessment aligns with Learning outcome Learning outcomes 3 & 4:
3. Critically analyse sociological patterns of inequalities in Australian society.
4. Apply social action strategies to facilitate social change.
Research and referencing
- In addition to Arvanitakis (2020), research and cite at least five (5) academic sources to support your analysis.
- Do not use media articles or Wikipedia.
- You need to use APA7 referencing style to cite all sources in-text and in the reference list.
- Direct quotes should be no more that 10% of the essay
- When submitted to Turnitin, the similarity report must be below 25%. Assessments with a similarity report greater than 25% may require a resubmission for a maximum 50% pass grade.
- Late submission penalties apply unless an extension request has been approved by your teacher.
Research and referencing
- In addition to Arvanitakis (2020), research and cite at least five (5) academic sources to support your analysis.
- Do not use media articles or Wikipedia.
- You need to use APA7 referencing style to cite all sources in-text and in the reference list.
- Direct quotes should be no more that 10% of the essay
- When submitted to Turnitin, the similarity report must be below 25%. Assessments with a similarity report greater than 25% may require a resubmission for a maximum 50% pass grade.
- Late submission penalties apply unless an extension request has been approved by your teacher.
Reference
Arvanitakis, J. (2020). Sociologic: Analysing Everyday Life and Culture. (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press ANZ.
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Marking Rubric
| Criteria | Fail 0 – 19 | Pass 20 – 25 | Credit 26 – 29 | Distinction 30 – 33 | High Distinction 34 – 40 |
| . Describe the inequality and apply a sociological perspective to explain the inequality to demonstrate need for action that facilitates social change 50% | Fails to describe inequality and/or fails to apply a sociological perspective to explain inequality and/or fails to demonstrate need for action that facilitates social change. Points are incoherent and/or not supported by evidence. | Some knowledge of inequality and/or sociological perspective to explain inequality. Demonstration of need for action that facilitates social change is unclear. Topic is too broad No or minimal application of sociological language. Points are unclear and/or not supported by quality researched evidence. | General knowledge of inequality and/or sociological perspective to explain inequality. Demonstration of need for action that facilitates social change is general. Some application of sociological language. Arguements are offered but are unclear and/or not supported by quality researched examples and evidence. | Applies specific knowledge of inequality and sociological perspective to explain inequality. Demonstration of need for action that facilitates social change is specific. Arguments are clear and supported by quality researched examples and evidence. Some counter-arguments are identified. | Integrates research with specific explanation of inequality and clear demonstration of need for an identified action that facilitates social change. Arguments are supported by one or more examples. Evidence is strong and sufficient to advance the argument. Counter-arguments are identified and extensively explored; implications are drawn. |
| 2. Develop a social action plan that facilitates social change in relation to inequality 30% | Misinterprets or does not respond to the question; does not develop a coherent social action plan in relation to an aspect of inequality in Australian society. | Plan is not entirely clear and/or realistic. Goal is vague and/or general Outcomes do not follow SMART format. Recommended actions are not entirely viable Actions do not entirely address demonstrated need. | Plan is clear and general Goal is general. Outcomes do not entirely follow SMART format and are realistic. Recommended actions are viable but general. Actions generally address demonstrated need | Plan is specific with a clear goal. Outcomes follow SMART format and align with goal. Recommended actions are specific, viable and align with outcomes, Actions address demonstrated need | Integrated plan with strong alignment between demonstrated need, goals, objectives, outcomes and innovative actions. Specific and viable |
| Clarity and flow of writing 10% | The writing is unclear and it is very difficult to follow the discussion throughout the submission. Significant errors in spelling and grammar causing difficulty in understanding the message | Writing is not entirely clear. Errors in grammar or spelling that impact on readability. | Writing is generally clear. Errors in grammar and spelling have a minor impact on readability. | Writing is specific. Minor errors in grammar and spelling, but they do not significantly interfere with readability. | Writing is specific Absence of spelling mistakes, grammatical inconsistencies and obvious corrections. Superior submission and attention to detail |
| 4. In-text citation and referencing using APA7 style 10% | Does not reference or use in-text citations. | Significant errors in referencing and in-text citations, including direct quotations, that interfere with the overall quality of the submission. | Minor errors in referencing and in-text citations formats, including direct quotations, but does not significantly interfere with the submission. | Minor grammatical errors in referencing and in-text citations, including direct quotations, but does not interfere with the submission. | Referencing and in-text citations free of errors |
