Assessment item 2 Learning Journal Value: 40% Due date: Variable Return date: - Submission method options Interact2 Journal Task For most of the first 10 weeks of the session, students are required to maintain a Learning Journal in the Blog section of Interact. A total of 8 entries are required for Weeks 1-6 and Weeks 9 & 10 respectively. Requirements for each entry are included in the relevant Weekly Modules. Weekly entries should be no more than 250 words and address the issues specified in the modules. Additional marks are awarded for regular participation in discussion forums for the relevant topics in Interact, hence it is strongly recommended that students keep up with the topics on a weekly basis. Dropping behind will result in discussions being missed and marks being dropped. Rationale Assessment Task 2 has been designed to test your understanding of the topic content for Weeks 1 to 10 and to assess how well you are able to apply these topics to 'real world' case studies and associated challenges and opportunities. Importantly all of the knowledge embedded in the modules is essential for your end of session presentation (i.e. Assessment Task 3). In particular this assessment is designed to evaluate Learning Outcomes 1, 4 & 5. Marking criteria Criterion LO HD (85-100%) D (75-84%) CR (65-74%) P (64-50%) F (<50%) Content & knowledge of key sustainability theories and frameworks including breadth/depth of knowledge, use of literature/evidence of research) and an ability to apply these appropriately to ‘real world’ case studies (15 marks) 1,4 and 5 Assignment work demonstrates appropriate selection and integration of theory. Able to consider and expand on topics and issues in the broader disciplinary context. Demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding and has insights and awareness of deeper more subtle aspects of the topic content. Evidence of having researched/read more widely beyond the core materials. Ability to apply these in a consistent and appropriate manner to real world case studies. Assignment demonstrates good selection and integration of theory. Able to consider topics and issues in the broader disciplinary context. Demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding and has insights and awareness of many of the deeper more subtle aspects of the topic content. Evidence of having read beyond the core materials. Ability to apply these in a consistent and appropriate manner to real world case studies. Sound knowledge of principles and concepts. Relevant key theories, ideas are included in the work in an appropriate manner. Demonstrates thorough understanding of material presented in core texts and readings. Ability to apply these in a consistent and appropriate manner to some real world case studies. Knowledge of principles and concepts sufficient to communicate intelligently about the topic. Demonstrates evidence of having read material presented in core texts and readings. However literature is presented uncritically in a purely descriptive manner. Content acknowledged but not really taken into account. Some ability to apply these in a consistent and appropriate manner to real world case studies. Knowledge of principles and concepts insufficient to communicate intelligently about the topic. Demonstrates very little evidence of having read material presented in core texts and readings. Inaccurate or inconsistent acknowledgment of sources. If evident, key ideas are presented uncritically in a purely descriptive manner. Limited knowledge of key principles and concepts presented in the Unit of Study Limited ability to apply these in a consistent and appropriate manner to real world case studies. Students’ understanding demonstrated through reflection on their own experiences in collaborative or shared work (15 marks) Learning journal shows critical reflection on your own experiences and reflects the evaluation and synthesis of views from study peers and work colleagues. Learning journal shows some critical reflection on your own experiences and reflects some evaluation and synthesis of views from study peers and work colleagues.Learning journal shows some critical reflection on your own experiences and reflects some evaluation and synthesis of views from study peers and work colleagues. Learning journal shows some reflection on your own experiences and reflects some evaluation and synthesis of views from study peers and work colleagues. Learning journal shows some reflection on your own experiences and on the views from study peers and work colleagues. Learning journal shows limited reflection on your own experiences and on the views from study peers and work colleagues. Academic literacy and skills which include: • Citations and reference list that follows the APA6 guidelines accurately; • The quality of writing and presentation: accurate mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation etc.); • Use of respectful language to discuss all people; avoiding emotive language; employing inclusive, non-sexist language. (10 marks) Structure uses clear and concise topic and linking sentences, and connected paragraphs. Sophisticated level of professional language achieved. Paragraphs succinct with excellent ability with grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Impeccable referencing in APA6. Outstanding presentation. Structure uses clear and concise topic and linking sentences, and connected paragraphs. Sophisticated level of professional language achieved. Paragraphs succinct with excellent ability with grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Impeccable referencing in APA6. Outstanding presentation. Structure that uses paragraphs and sentences. Extensive use of topic and linking sentences. Leads the reader through the argument in a clear and logical way. Follows guidelines comprehensively. Professional literacy well demonstrated. Substantial ability with grammar, spelling and vocabulary. Ample relevant, accurate referencing using APA6. Clear structure. Adequate use of sentences and paragraphs. Guidelines followed clearly. Level of professional language used. Paragraphs are succinct. Generally good ability with grammar, and spelling; appropriate vocabulary. Significant but limited referencing. Structure is apparent, fair use of topic and linking sentences and paragraphs. Some of the guidelines followed. Only general level of professional language achieved. Adequate level of control over grammar, fair ability with spelling and vocabulary. Referencing lacks specificity with some inaccuracies. Presentation Students should make weekly contributons in the Interact2 Journal tool. Treat this as an exercise of reflection in your diary, so articulate your ideas clearly and concisely and keep the format simple and readable ! Requirements Please create your Journal entries as you go and do not leave to the last minute, I shall be monitoring progress.