BBAC502 – Assignment – Term 3, 2016 Total Marks for the assignment is 15. Assignment requirements:  Write a 1,500-word argumentative essay ON ROLE OF CAPITAL MARKET FOR SUBSTAINABILITY OR SUBTAINABLE DEVELPOMENT. and link it in Australian Accounting context.  demonstrate your understanding of the issue  outline the various arguments relating to the issue  justify your position (by referring to financial accounting concepts and theories)  Use5-10academic references (including books and journal articles, as well as online academic resources. Wikipedia is NOT an academic reference).  Present your assignment in front of the class. Assignment Steps: 1. Identify an issue from the above conversation and relate it in Australian Accounting context 2. Research the topic making sure you note the bibliographic details of your sources. 3. End of Week 2 – consult your lecturer to confirm your topic for the essay. 4. Write an essay plan. 5. Write the essay draft. 6. Review your draft, write a final draft and submit in Week 5.2 via Turnitin. Assignment Marking Criteria: The following marking criteria will be a guide for grading your assignment: Understanding of the issue (no. of points) 5.0 Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the issue in relation to the literature 4.0 Demonstrate a very good understanding of the issue in relation to the literature 3.0 Demonstrate a good understanding of the issue in relation to some of the literature 2.0 Demonstrate a developing understanding of the issue in relation to some of the literature 0.0 Does not demonstrate any understanding of the issue Arguments revolving around the issue (no. of points) 5.0 Demonstrate an excellent summarisation of the arguments revolving around the issue and the literature. 4.0 Demonstrate a very good summarisation of the arguments revolving around the issue and the literature. 3.0 Demonstrate a good summarisation of the arguments revolving around the issue and the literature. 2.0 Demonstrate an average summarisation of the arguments revolving around the issue and the literature. 0.0 Does not demonstrate any summarisation of the arguments revolving around the issue and the literature. Justifies own position on the issue with reference to financial accounting concepts and theories (no. of points) 5.0 Shows good analytical skills and is able to present information in a professional manner. 4.0 Shows ability to collect, organize and present information in a cohesive manner. 3.0 Shows ability to collect, organise and present information. 2.0 Shows limited ability to collect, organise and present information. 0.0 Shows no analytical skills.