Unit Information

CRM219
International and Transnational Crimes

Teaching Period: Semester 2 2022

This guide should be used in conjunction with the Handbook as the official source of
information about this unit.
Refer to myMurdoch Learning for on-going communication and your learning and
assessment content.

Unit coordinator: Dr Anahita Riegler

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Contents
1 Unit information........................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Unit Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Learning outcomes ................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Graduate attributes................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 General guidance and requirements ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.4.1 Inclusivity Statement ..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4.2 In case of unforeseen disruption to learning and teaching ........................................................................... 4
1.4.3 Where to get help for your learning success and wellbeing.......................................................................... 4
1.4.4 Key dates and considerations for withdrawing from this unit ........................................................................ 4
1.4.5 Where to find your class ................................................................................................................................ 4
2 Contact details ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Unit coordinator ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Teaching team....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3 How to study this unit.................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Approach to learning ............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.1 Learning approach underpinning unit ............................................................................................................ 6
3.1.2 Unit changes in response to student feedback ............................................................................................. 6
3.2 Learning activities & requirements ........................................................................................................................ 6
3.2.1 Overall expectations ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.2 Learning activities and details ....................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Suggested time commitment ................................................................................................................................. 6
4 Unit Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
5 Assessments .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 Assessment summary ........................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Assessment information ........................................................................................................................................ 8
5.2.1 Assessment 1- Online Quiz ........................................................................................................................... 8
5.2.2 Assessment 2 - Essay ................................................................................................................................... 9
5.2.3 Assessment 3 - Examination ....................................................................................................................... 14
5.3 Academic integrity ............................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4 Extensions and late submissions ........................................................................................................................ 15
5.5 Determination of the final grade .......................................................................................................................... 17
6 Learning resources ................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.1 All learning resources .......................................................................................................................................... 18
6.2 Essential learning resources ............................................................................................................................... 18
7 Academic Advice and Student Support .................................................................................................................... 19

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1 Unit information
Welcome to:
CRM219
International and Transnational Crimes

1.1 Unit Overview

This unit examines a range of international crimes and how the international community polices and adjudicates these
crimes. Major international crimes such as crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes and crimes against peace
are considered. This unit also looks at transnational crimes and examines the differences between transnational and
international crimes as well the distinction between various transnational crimes such as people smuggling and human
trafficking.

1.2 Learning outcomes

This unit enables you to demonstrate your achievement of the following unit learning outcomes.

Unit Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes

1. Outline the overall framework of international criminal law and the main
COLO1
principles and elements of crime
2. Evaluate the varied positions of States on international and transnational
COLO4, COLO5, COLO6
crimes
3. Distinguish between various types of international and transnational crime
COLO1, COLO3, COLO5
utilising the relevant legal and policy dimensions.
4. Discuss the various transnational crimes and the viewpoints of various
authors in such crimes. COLO5, COLO6

1.3 Graduate attributes

This unit will contribute to the development of the following Graduate Attributes:

• Critical and creative thinking

• Global Perspective
• Independent and lifelong learning
• Social Justice
• Interdisciplinarity

1.4 General guidance and requirements

1.4.1 Inclusivity Statement

Murdoch University strives to be a place of belonging for all staff and students. We are committed to supporting and
celebrating all community members including all abilities, ethnicities or religions, sexual or gender identities.
Homophobia, transphobia, racism, and ableism are not tolerated.
For help and support, please see information and contacts in Health & wellbeing in myMurdoch.

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1.4.2 In case of unforeseen disruption to learning and teaching
A university or campus wide disruption may occur due to natural, political, or other human crisis (e.g., COVID-19).
Where it impacts our learning, teaching, and assessment plans, then we will communicate changes relevant to this
unit via myMurdoch Learning. Also pay attention to student announcements and myMurdoch for university wide
information.
For individual needs, consult with Access and Inclusion to see if an individual Access and Inclusion (EQAL) plan is
appropriate, or for specific assessment item adjustments, see your Unit Coordinator.

1.4.3 Where to get help for your learning success and wellbeing
Please refer to Support & Advice via myMurdoch for all the information you need for your studies.
This includes:

• Student admin, Exams, Policies (refer to Assessment Policy and others), Key dates, Complaints and appeals
• Learning and study support, including information about Academic Integrity and Murdoch Academic Passport
• Health and wellbeing information, including Accessibility services, Medical and counselling services,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support, and Sexuality and gender diversity support
o Contact Access and Inclusion if you have a disability, Specific Learning Disorder or health condition
(including mental health condition), are pregnant or breastfeeding or are caring for a person with a
disability, and require support in accessing your studies.
o Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

1.4.4 Key dates and considerations for withdrawing from this unit
If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, see the Withdrawing page for general information and implications.
See the Teaching Periods page for implications of withdrawing at different times of the teaching period, including
Census Date, and search for the specific dates for your current teaching period.

1.4.5 Where to find your class

To find any location at Murdoch, use Murdoch Maps.

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2 Contact details

2.1 Unit coordinator

Name: Dr Anahita M. Riegler

Discipline: Law and Criminology

Campus: Murdoch University, South Street

Email: A.Riegler@murdoch.edu.au

Phone: +61 8 9360 6135

2.2 Teaching team

Name: Nathan George

Preferred name and

Name: Nat Pronouns: he/his/him
pronouns:

Role: Tutor

Campus: Murdoch

Email: Nat.George@murdoch.edu.au

Phone:

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3 How to study this unit

3.1 Approach to learning

3.1.1 Learning approach underpinning unit

This unit uses two different approaches to learning. The first part of the unit focuses on mastery of fundamental
academic skills, while the second part takes a constructivist approach to learning.
Mastery of Fundamental Concepts
This unit requires students to master fundamental concepts that are essential to their future success in their academic
endeavours. This will require students to engage in repetition of material and activities to ensure mastery.
Constructivism
This unit also includes activities to enable students to engage in critical thinking through social interaction to construct
a deeper understanding of the unit material. These questions are designed to encourage students to expand current
understanding of the unit content and apply that knowledge to unique scenarios.

3.1.2 Unit changes in response to student feedback

I have made many changes based on this feedback throughout the years. I have included more discussion questions
as well as adding new topics based on student feedback.

3.2 Learning activities & requirements

3.2.1 Overall expectations

You are expected to engage with several activities in this unit. There are lectures and workshop activities, as well as
assessment items to complete.
It is expected that you prepare for your workshops by reading the assigned material before coming to class. You are
expected to actively participate in the workshops. Further, you are expected to attempt the online quiz within the
scheduled week and to start working on your essay from week one. The essay will need to be proofread and edited
multiple times. It is up to you to allocate your time effectively and have work completed before the deadline. Do not
leave this for the final weeks.
You are expected to become independent, self-motivated learners.

3.2.2 Learning activities and details

In this unit, you will be expected to engage in the following learning activities:

• Workshops – Students will need to attend and actively participate in a1-hour workshop each week. During
these workshops you will be participating in class activities.
• Private study – This includes completing assigned readings and note taking, assignment research & writing,
as well as online activities

3.3 Suggested time commitment

As this is a 3-credit point unit, we expect you to spend on average 10 hours per week for the total weeks of this
teaching period, working on this unit. This time includes face-to-face workshops, assignment research & writing, as
well as online activities and personal study.

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4 Unit Schedule
See myMurdoch Learning for details of all learning activities and assessments.

Assessment Reading
Week Date Commencing Topic
due date
See My Unit
Begin essay Readings
1 31 Jul Introduction
research (MUR) for all
readings
Preliminary Considerations:
2 7 Aug
Principles and Elements of Crime
International Criminal Tribunals
3 14 Aug
and the ICC
Online Quiz
Crimes Against Humanity,
4 21 Aug opens this
Genocide and War Crimes
week
28 Aug
5
Independent Study Week
6 4 Sep Case Studies
Understanding Transnational
7 11 Sep
Crimes
8 18 Sep Migrant Smuggling
25 Sept
9
Independent Study Week
10 2 Oct Human Trafficking
Essay due this
11 9 Oct Slavery at Sea
week
Smuggling and Illicit Trafficking
12 16 Oct
of Drugs and other Goods
13 23 Oct Torture and Terrorism
14 30 Oct Review

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5 Assessments

Assessment for this unit is conducted in accordance with the Assessment Policy.

5.1 Assessment summary

Unit Learning
No. Assessment Name Tasks Weight % Due
Outcomes
Online Multiple-Choice Quiz 15 multiple ULO1 & ULO3 15% Opens 23rd August
1 choice at 4pm- closes 2nd
questions September at 4pm
Essay 2000-word ULO1, ULO2 40% 10th October at
2
essay ULO3, ULO4 noon
Examination Short answer, ULO1, ULO2 45% Exam Period
true or false and ULO3, ULO4
3
multiple-choice
questions

5.2 Assessment information

5.2.1 Assessment 1- Online Quiz

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION
This assessment item is designed to ensure students understand the core concepts covered in the first part of the unit
and to provide students with some early feedback about their progress through the Unit. The quiz will consist of 15
multiple choice questions, based on all the material presented in this unit (readings, videos, digital lectures). Each
question is worth 1 mark.
• The quiz opens at 4pm on 23rd August and closes at 4pm on 2nd September.
• The quiz must be completed in one sitting (you cannot stop then re-enter).

HOW TO SUBMIT
This quiz should be attempted online through the CRM219 Learning Management System (LMS) portal. Students will
be able to have one attempt at the quiz. There will be a 30-minute time limit on the attempt. This assessment is worth
15%.
This quiz consists of multiple choice, true or false and fill-in-the-space questions.

HOW IT IS ASSESSED (summary)

You will be assessed based on your learning of the topics in weeks 1-4 (including week 4). Your assessment outcome
will be provided to you via the quiz portal on the LMS page.

FEEDBACK FOR LEARNING

This is a summative piece of assessment. Once the quiz has closed, feedback will be provided via the LMS quiz tool,
including your final mark, the correct answer.

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GUIDELINES for SUCCESS
To be successful in this quiz you should review all readings and the material covered in the lecture/workshops over
the first four weeks of the semester.

FURTHER DETAILS
See myMurdoch Learning for further details, such as instructions, communication, resources, guides, exemplars and a
descriptive rubric assessment tool.

5.2.2 Assessment 2 - Essay

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION
How has the war in Ukraine impacted human trafficking in that country, and what can be done to
address this?
You will need to (in no specific order):
1. Explain what constitutes human trafficking.
2. Determine whether the war has created vulnerabilities and contributed to an increase in human trafficking.
3. Provide recommendations on measures to be taken to address the issue of human trafficking in Ukraine.
Your essay is due at 12:00 (noon) on 10th October 2022.

HOW TO SUBMIT
You must submit your essay as a Word file via the assessment link on LMS before the due date and time.
Assignments will be marked electronically and returned via the CRM219 LMS portal.
Please remember it is your responsibility to keep a copy of all assignments handed in for submission.

HOW IT IS ASSESSED (summary)

You will be assessed based on the criteria stated in the marking rubric. A detailed rubric is available for the essay
(your unsupervised written assessment) in the unit guide, below. You should make sure you have a good knowledge
of these criteria as they help guide you on what to focus on and how to structure your work. They also provide
information on how your assessments will be graded.

It is expected that the assignments are a ‘work-in-progress’ from the start of semester until the due date. Completing
the required reading and attending seminar sessions will form an essential platform for developing the essay plan.
You are expected to ensure your work is completed in good order by the due date.

FEEDBACK FOR LEARNING

This is a summative piece of assessment and will include the following forms of feedback:

• Final mark
• Comments on assessment document by marker

Guidelines for Success

Follow the below instructions when writing your essay:

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 1. You may not use direct quotes in your work unless you are referring to legislation. Restate and rework key
points from published research into your own words.
2. You may not use secondary citations. Go and find the original source or find another way to substantiate your
claims.
3. Do not include a cover page. A title above the start of your work is all that is required.
4. You do not need to provide a literature review.
5. Make sure to provide an original title. Do not just copy the essay question. This title is included in the word
count.
6. Students must add the marking guide available on your LMS page for CRM219 to the end of your essay before
uploading your essay. This will not count towards your word count.
7. Put your student number in the header or footer.
8. Submit your assignment as a word file labelled with your Surname, your Student number, and the Unit code
ONLY. For example, if your Surname is Riegler, your student number is 12345678 and the Unit code is
CRM219, label the file: ‘Riegler_12345678_CRM219.docx’.
9. Submit your assignment as a word document ONLY. DO NOT submit as a PDF.
10. Include a word count at the end of the assignment (for the essay, this should exclude the reference list, but
includes title and headings). Markers will check the word count before they start marking.
11. Use the font style ‘Times New Roman’. Set the font size at 12.
12. Your essay should be double-spaced.
13. Margins set to 2.54cm
14. Use headings.
15. Have a first-line indent at the beginning of your paragraph
16. A minimum of 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and/or books will be required. You may also refer to and use the
UN websites. However, these should not form the majority of your references.
17. You will need to provide a reference list, presented in proper APA format, beginning on a new page after your
essay. This does not count towards your word count.
18. For the ‘stylistics’ of the essay follow the ‘Basics’ instructions provided on:
https://sfcollege.libguides.com/apa/paper. However, you DO NOT need to provide an abstract, a literature
review or a cover page for this essay. For referencing follow: https://libguides.murdoch.edu.au/APA
19. Students must ensure that their written work is within the published word limit. Excessive word limit penalties will
be applied once an assessment exceeds or goes below the published word limit (the published word limit is
2000 words, which you can go over or under by 200 words). Once you go over or under the word limit, for every
50 word or part thereof that you go over or under you will be penalised 5%, which is to be calculated from 100%.

Penalty example:
Essay submitted 2230 words:
Published word limit 2000 words (+/- 200 words)
Essay is 30 words over
100%-5%=95%
95% converted to 40% = 38% out of 40%

MARKING CRITERIA/RUBRIC

The essay will be marked according to the following rubric. The marks are out of 100%. The essay is worth 40% of the
unit mark.

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Criteria Excellent (over 80%)
Structure - 20% (≤ 16%)
1. Introduction - Uses relevant literature
- Contains clear thesis statement
- Discusses problem and
argument clearly
- Provides a clear road map
(explains how information will
be presented in paper)
2. Body paragraphs - Each body paragraph includes
topic sentence and logical
transition sentence supporting
topic sentence
- Information linked back to
main argument
3. Conclusion - Summarises issues and
arguments
- Provides logical concluding
statements
4. Essay plan - Follows plan (road map) set out - Slight deviation from plan
in introduction
- Body paragraphs, introduction
and conclusion are logically
linked
Research Skills -30% (≤ 24%)
1. Use of sources - Essay indicates a high standard
of research skills (goes beyond
the required number of sources)
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Unsatisfactory (below
Good (around 65%)
50%)
(≈ 13%) (less than 10%)
- Most literature relevant to - Literature mostly
essay topic irrelevant to essay topic
- Some indication of thesis - Lacks thesis statement
statement
- Reasonable discussion of - Insufficient discussion
problem and argument of problem and argument
- Provides a road map which - No clear road map
lacks clarity in some areas.
- Most body paragraphs - Body paragraphs do not
include topic sentence and include adequate topic
logical transition sentence sentence or logical
transition sentence
- Some indication of linking - Information not linked
information back to main back to main argument
argument
- Summarises most issues - Does not adequately
and arguments summarise issues and
arguments
- Concluding statements - Fails to provide
require further expansion adequate or logical
concluding statements
- Does not follow plan
(road map) set out in (road map) set out in
introduction introduction
- Most information is - Fails to adequately
coherently and logically establish coherent and
presented logical argument
(≈ 20%) (less than 15%)
- Essay indicates a good - Uses limited range of
standard of research skills by materials (less than
using the required number of recommended)
credible sources
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 Unsatisfactory (below
Criteria Excellent (over 80%) Good (around 65%)
50%)
- Many arguments supported by - Some reliance on certain - Overreliance on certain
more than one reference sources sources

- Refers to a number of various - Refers to a number of - Refers to a number of

2. Understanding of subject
matter
sources (e.g. peer-reviewed/
edited books/government
websites, uses newspaper
articles, news items only as back-
up sources)
- Explains and provides
appropriate definitions for
relevant terms, concepts and
theories
various sources, however dubious sources (e.g.
some use of dubious sources Wikipedia)
- Requires broader - Fails to explain or
explanation of relevant provide appropriate
terms, concepts and theories definitions for relevant
terms, concepts and
theories

- Demonstrates clear -Demonstrates some -Demonstrates

understanding of applying
theories to cases
3. Appropriately integrates - Ideas compared and contrasted
information from various using variety of relevant sources
sources
- Research materials accurately
applied to support arguments
understanding applying
relevant theories to cases
- Requires further research
to support ideas and
arguments in order to
balance content
insufficient
understanding of
applying relevant theories
to cases
- Essay shows lack of
adequate research

4. Paraphrasing and
referencing
Persuasion - 25%
1. Directly addresses the
question
- Good paraphrasing with
recognisable sentence structure
and vocabulary
- Supports paraphrasing with
references
( ≤ 20%)
- Remains consistent and
objective
- Indicates ability to interpret - Poor paraphrasing
and restate content
- Although referenced in - Paraphrasing lacks
some sections it is not clear adequate references
where the cited source ends,
and the student’s own
analysis begins.
( ≈ 16%) (less than 13%)
- Does not adequately - Fails to present position
outline purpose or position on the topic

- View point and purpose remain - Some inconsistencies - No clear viewpoint or

logical throughout
2. Provides own analysis and - Balances both narrative and
viewpoint analysis. Provides original
viewpoint on topic throughout
paper
observed in viewpoint and
discussions
- Provides narrative and
some analysis of essay topic
discussion
- Does not use own
analysis to explain
aspects of essay topic

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Criteria
3. Provides examples,
evidence and statistics to
support arguments
Grammar, Spelling,
Punctuation, & Unit
Guidelines –10%
1. Expression, tone, sentence - Excellent written expression
structure, and paragraph and academic tone
structure
2. Spelling, punctuation, and - Contains none or very few
proofreading
3. Unit guide instructions
Intext Referencing &
Reference List - 15%
1. Intext referencing format
2. Consistent intext
referencing
3. Reference list
Excellent (over 80%) Good (around 65%)
- Explains details of research - provides some very brief
studies, e.g information about information on the details of information on details of
participants, country where research
research was carried out…
- Provides clear and specific - Does not fully explain
examples. Fully explains connection between
connection of examples to examples and
claim/argument claim/argument
- Uses statistics effectively to - At times the statistics has
support arguments where been interpreted/applied
applicable incorrectly (where
applicable)
(≤ 8%) (≈ 7%)
- Good effort but writing
needs to contain more of an
academic tone
- Correct paragraph and sentence - Correct paragraph and
structure sentence structure in most
instances
- Contains few errors.
errors. Indicates proofreading Indicates more detailed
proofreading required
- Followed all instructions - Followed most instructions - Failed to follow most
instructions
(≤ 12%) (≈ 10%)
- Meets all requirements of APA - Meets most requirements
7th edition referencing format of APA 7th edition
referencing format. Some
intext reference errors
- Consistent intext referencing - Evidence of some
unsupported assertions
- Complete and proper reference - Reference list in APA 7th
list provided in the APA 7th edition format but contains
edition format some errors
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Unsatisfactory (below
50%)
- Does not provide any
research
- Does not provide
relevant facts or adequate
examples to support
arguments
-Does not provide
statistics (where
applicable)
(less than 5%)
- Writing style difficult to
follow. Lack of clarity
and poor word choice
- Errors in paragraph and
sentence structure
- Contains many errors.
Indicates very little or no
proofreading
(Less than 8%)
- Fails to meet most
requirements of APA 7th
edition referencing
format
- Inadequate intext
referencing
- Reference list not in
APA 7th edition format
and contains many errors
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Moderation Practices

Marking criteria/rubric

This assessment will be marked according to the published marking criteria/rubric published in the unit guide. Markers
have been given detailed instruction on how those criteria are to be assessed

Single marker
A single individual will be grading all assessments. This will ensure consistency between assessments. The marking
will be checked and moderated by the unit coordinator.
Your assessment outcome will be provided to you by request after the release of final marks by the university.

FURTHER DETAILS
See myMurdoch Learning for further details, such as instructions, communication, resources, guides, exemplars and a
descriptive rubric assessment tool.

5.2.3 Assessment 3 - Examination

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION
This unit includes a final examination. This will be a 2-hour face-to-face exam. The exam will consist of multiple-choice
questions, true or false and short answer questions. The exam is worth 45% of your total mark.

GUIDELINES for SUCCESS

In order to successfully complete the final exam, you will need to review all lectures, readings, &workshop material to
answer the questions. Also, complete the tutorial activities and participate in the tutorials.

HOW TO SUBMIT
You will complete the final exam via the LMS quiz tool.

HOW IT IS ASSESSED (summary)

You will be assessed on these key criteria:

1. The ability to outline the overall framework of international criminal law and the main principles and
elements of crime (ULO1)
2. Displaying knowledge of various types of international and transnational crimes and ability to demonstrate
the various viewpoints of authors of such crimes (ULO3. ULO4)

The assessment includes a moderation process to ensure reliable, just, and fair outcomes.

Single marker
A single individual will be grading all assessments. This will ensure consistency between assessments.
Your assessment outcome will be provided to you by request after the release of final marks by the university.

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FEEDBACK FOR LEARNING
Feedback for examinations is available via request to the unit coordinator.

FURTHER DETAILS
See myMurdoch Learning for further details, such as instructions, communication, resources, guides, exemplars and a
descriptive rubric assessment tool.

5.3 Academic integrity

Murdoch University expects students and staff to pursue the highest standards of integrity in all academic activity.
Academic integrity involves behaving ethically and honestly in scholarship and relies on respect for others’ ideas
through proper acknowledgement and referencing of publications.
Academic misconduct is treated seriously, and penalties may apply.
More information about academic integrity can be found at https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/AcademicIntegrity. To help
you learn about academic integrity practices, all students are required to complete the Murdoch Academic Passport
(MAP100). Please also note the library citation guide.
Murdoch University makes use of content matching software to detect submitted work that is not original. When you
submit an assessment to myMurdoch Learning, it is checked by this software. Your Unit Coordinator may apply other
processes to verify that your submitted assessment is your own work.
In this unit, we undertake these practices to assure academic integrity:

• All assessment preparation sessions leading up to the essay will have at least one activity in which we teach
about academic integrity.
• When you submit your essay for marking, your assignment will be automatically submitted for scanning by the
university electronic plagiarism detection software, Ouriginal. All cases of academic misconduct will be
reported without exception in accordance with the University’s policies.
• You SHOULD NOT use Artificial Intelligence (AI, such as ChatGPT) to assist you in writing your essays or
completing any of your assessments. This will be checked, and if used, it would be considered a form of
academic misconduct.

ALL ASSESSMENTS must be written in the student’s own words.

5.4 Extensions and late submissions

This unit follows Murdoch policies and procedures with regards to extensions and late submissions, supplementary
and deferred assessment.
Students who feel that their disability, health condition or disability caring responsibilities may impact on their capacity
to meet assessment submission are strongly advised to visit Access and Inclusion as early as possible to discuss
potential needs and assistance. Where students have an accessibility and inclusion plan (EQAL plan) which provides
the specific accommodation being sought Students are responsible for uploading their EQAL plan via the appropriate
LMS link, at the start of the teaching period.
We are aware that COVID-19 will be impacting students in different ways throughout the semester; please note that
we have factored this into arrangements in terms of assessment due dates in order to be as flexible as possible. It is
not advisable to leave your preparation to complete an assessment just prior to the due date because of the increased
likelihood that you may have some days of illness during the period set for your assessment.

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 We are also aware that exceptional circumstances sometimes arise unexpectedly which may warrant an
extension of the deadline set. If a problem of this sort does surface, you must refer to, and comply with, the
Assessments and Accommodations Procedure, available at
https://murdoch.navexone.com/content/dotNet/documents/?docid=2968

ASSIGNMENT

In this Unit, extensions and late submissions follow these requirements:

• Requests for an extension must be received, via the appropriate LMS link, at least 48 hours prior to
the due date/time except for unforeseen exceptional circumstances, in which case the student should
notify the unit coordinator as soon as possible; and
• The student should provide the relevant supporting documentation when applying.
• Requests received less than 48 hours prior to the due date/time will only be considered in
exceptional circumstances.
• Extensions will usually only be granted in valid pressing medical or compassionate situations, where
the student acts promptly to contact the unit coordinator. Moving house, computer / printer failures, car
failures or other transportation difficulties, other study commitments, and similar matters are not valid
reasons and thus are not accepted as grounds for an extension (refer to policy to view valid grounds
for seeking extension).
• It is up to the student to manage their study time efficiently and effectively so that the assignment is
completed on a progressive basis over a number of weeks. As such, any valid request for an extension
must be accompanied by the assignment completed up to the point of the request as well as
supporting evidentiary documentation. There is little point in requesting an extension if you have made
no progress with your assignment as this simply indicates lack of time management skills as well as
disregarding the instructions contained within this unit learning guide in terms of treating the
assignment as a “work in progress”.
• Assessments submitted more than ten calendar days after the due date/time, without a valid
extension, WILL NOT BE MARKED AND WILL BE AWARDED A GRADE OF ZERO.
• Late assessments without an approved extension of time will ordinarily attract a late penalty of 10%
for each calendar day (or part thereof) including weekends, which is to be calculated out of 100%
before converting to 40%.
• Failure to submit your assessment correctly, including uploading the wrong document, will RESULT IN
A GRADE OF ZERO.

Penalty example:
Essay submitted 1 day late:
100%-10%=90%
90% converted to 40% = 36% out of 40%

• The maximum period an extension will be granted is 14 days in total. If you cannot submit within that
time period, you will have to defer the assessment and you will have to complete a different
assessment at a later date to be discussed with your unit coordinator.

Late penalties for the assignment will be applied after a 24-hour grace period.

ONLINE TEST

An online test cannot be extended only deferred.

• If you are unwell or there are some extenuating circumstances such that you need to defer the assessment
on that basis, you need to notify the unit coordinator as soon as possible using the appropriate link on LMS and

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request a deferral with appropriate medical or other evidence. An online test is not the same as an assignment and
extensions to complete the assessment cannot be provided. As the assessment is open for a number of days your
medical certificate needs to cover the entire period the test is open. A medical certificate stating you were unwell
before the test or for part of the period the test is open cannot be the basis for a deferral.

• If you have an EQAL plan which states, you need extra time to complete mid-term or online tests –please
provide this to your unit coordinator and they will make appropriate accommodation. It is your responsibility to provide
this to the unit coordinator as early in the semester as possible.

EXAM

If you are unwell you can apply for a deferred examination with the Exams and Assessment Office. Apart from
exceptional circumstances, you must apply BEFORE or at the latest 3 business days after the assessment date of the
exam. If you are unwell during the exam (after commencing), contact the Exams office immediately for advice as to what
to do. A deferred exam in those circumstances is not guaranteed.

Students can find details and the form here:

https://www.murdoch.edu.au/mymurdoch/support-advice/student-admin/exams/deferred-assessments

The Exams and Assessment office decides whether to approve your application according to the University’s
policy. The important thing is to contact the Exams Office as soon as possible (there are strict time limits) and collect
supporting documentation immediately.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIT

If you are unable to complete your assessments or deferred assessments within the time allowed, you may want to
consider withdrawing from the unit.
• Information about withdrawing from units is available here
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/mymurdoch/support-advice/student-admin/enrolment/withdrawing and
information about applying for retrospective withdrawal is available here
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/mymurdoch/support-advice/student-
admin/enrolment/withdrawing/retrospective-withdrawal
• You may want to get some assistance from the Guild http://www.murdochguild.com.au/student-
assist/retrospective-withdrawal/

5.5 Determination of the final grade

Component marks will be combined to form the final grade. Students must receive an overall mark of 50% or above to
pass this unit.
Refer to Reporting of Results in the Assessment Policy for information about marks and grades.

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6 Learning resources

6.1 All learning resources

Your learning resources and any updates are provided through myMurdoch Learning (LMS) in the myMurdoch portal.
Learning resources within the myMurdoch Learning online environment for this unit will be
1. integrated within the sections and learning activities
and/or
2. through tools such as:
o My Unit Readings
o Echo360
The specific types of learning resources that we use include
o Recorded mini lectures
o Academic articles
o Websites

6.2 Essential learning resources

Resources and further recommended resources are in our myMurdoch Learning.

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7 Academic Advice and Student Support

Need guidance on study related issues?

Use this flowchart or seek direct assistance from
Student Support Services or MyMurdochAdvice.

If you have…?
• Questions about content covered in tutorials or practical sessions.
• General questions about completing assessments.
• Concerns about another student or your learning needs. Tutor
• Positive and constructive feedback.

• Questions about unit content, assessments, attendance or tutorial times.

• Questions on marked assessments. Unit
• Academic issues with your learning in this unit. Coordinator
• Positive and constructive feedback.

• Academic issues that haven’t been adequately addressed by the unit coordinator.
• Academic issues relating to progression through your degree, withdrawal from a unit or Academic
intermission. Chair
• Positive and constructive feedback.

• Academic or other issues that haven’t been adequately addressed by your academic
chair or you aren’t comfortable discussing with your academic chair.
• Request to re-mark an assessment. Head of
• Complaints or appeals relating to your studies that haven’t been adequately addressed. Discipline
Visit Complaints and Appeals for more advice.
• Positive and constructive feedback.

To further escalate an appeal or complaint, contact the Dean Learning and Teaching
and/or see Complaints and Appeals for formal appeals procedures.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/supportservices

LEARNING AND STUDY SUPPORT: https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/learningstudy
MYMURDOCH ADVICE: https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/mymurdochadvice
COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS: https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/ComplaintsAppeals --- END OF DOCUMENT ---

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