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The Referencing is the AGLC TYPE (Australian Guide to Legal Citation)

5156 LAW List of Suggested Optional Essay Topics
Essay Instructions:
There is a 3000-word essay worth 40% of the final mark. Students may EITHER choose from any of the topics below OR suggest one of their own for pre-approval.

Optional Essay Topics:
1. The Asia-Pacific Region does not need a regional system for protecting human rights. Discuss with reference to the Asian values debate and Australia’s geo-political situation.
2. Is the balance between individual liberty and the public interest a matter of politics, or law, or both politics and law? Does the Australian system get the balance right?
3. All ‘generations’ of human rights are recognised in Australia. Not only are they universal, inalienable and indivisible but they are relevant, desirable and useful in the domestic context. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why/Why not?
4. What are the contributions of the liberal and socialist traditions to Human Rights? Does the concept of ‘dignity’ mean that human rights are profoundly secular?
5. The status of human rights in Australia should NOT be judged by reference to the most vulnerable populations. Do you agree or disagree? Respond with any ONE of the following in mind: Freedom of Speech, Indigenous Rights, Women’s Rights, the Global War on Terror and Refugees.

There will be a 3,000 word essay critiquing the relevance, desirability and utility of international human rights law to the contemporary Australian context.
Criteria & Marking:

Marking Criteria
Structure & Argument /15
• Introduction synthesises relevant literature,
summarises the problem and the argument
• Essay directly addresses the question
• Breaks question into parts and responds to each
• Follows a set plan
• Mounts a coherent and logical argument
• Does not just rely on description
• Integrates information from various sources
• Supports argument with refs/evidence
• Conclusion summarises issues & argument
Content /15
• Explains/defines all relevant key terms, theory and concepts
• Provides concise overview of the topic
• Refers to sufficient range of key references and sources (at least 5 journal articles or academic book chapters or books) to show understanding of topic
• Draws explicit links with key literature
• Uses relevant examples
Referencing /5
• Provides referencing for all arguments,
assertions & evidence
• Appropriately paraphrases source material
• Provides a complete list of references
• Uses correct AGLC style as appropriate
Presentation /5
• Clear and readable in formatting and presentation
• Clear and readable in terms of written expression,
including adequate spelling, grammar, proper use of
sentences and paragraphs, and academic style
• Conforms with word length requirements
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