INSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT AND LAW ASSIGNMENT 2016
Your task is to write a case study which critically evaluates how the Australian model of federal government impacts on ONE major sector of the Economy: health, education or agriculture.
In addressing these questions your paper should:
• provide background information on the sector, including any particular challenges to its future growth;
• explain how responsibility for key decisions (including regulatory decisions) impacting the sector are divided between state and federal governments under the current federal government model ;
• examine how growth and development of the sector is advantaged/disadvantaged under the current model ; and
• consider areas where reform of the federal structure could be desirable for this sector.
Formal requirements:
• Correct syntax, grammar and spelling
• Word Document (not PDF), Times New Roman 12 pt, single spaced
• Citation (not counted in word count) in conformance with AGLC 3 style guide requirements ( see example on Moodle)
• No bibliography required
• Word Count ; no more than 2500 words
Substantive requirements:
• Question answered
• Correct referencing
• Clarity of thought and expression (succinct, plain English)
• Critical evaluation rather than mere description
• Arguments supported by evidence and examples (cited where appropriate)
• Originality of argument
• Demonstrated familiarity with existing literature
• Coherent structure that contributes to argument, e.g.:
o Introduction including basic background information, argument briefly stated, and structure of essay
o Conclusion summarising body of essay
o Clear transitions between sections
o Headings encouraged (counted in word count)
o Quotations integrated into text and not excessively long