Year 10 Geography

Assessment Task 4: Australias Regional and Global Links

Contribution to end of Year mark = 20%

Task details
Nature of task: a written or typed hand-in report based upon the theme Australias Regional and Global
Links
Weighting: 20% of total mark for the year

Student must provide a comprehensive bibliography based on Harvard System, using CiteACE or Cite
this for me http://www.citethisforme.com/
Suggested word limit- 1,400 words

Outcomes to be assessed

5.1 identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information
5.2 analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information
5.3 select and use appropriate written, oral and graphic forms to communicate
geographical information.
5.7 Explains Australias links with other countries



Board of Studies directive terms
Describe: Provide characteristics and features
Analyse: Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications
Evaluate: Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of



Choose ONE of the following options-

EITHER OPTION 1.
a. Describe and analyse the relationship between Australia and a chosen APEC or ASEAN country in
terms Trade and ONE of the following: Aid, Defence or Migration. Length Limit 800-1200
words

b. Analyse one contemporary event occurring in the last 12 months that is relevant to your chosen topic
and discuss the possible impact on the link Australia has with your chosen country. Length Limit
200 words

Also include in your report-
An annotated map indicating the countries referred to in your report (using BOLTSS)
At least one relevant graph that is referred to in your text
At least one relevant table that is referred to in your text
A comprehensive bibliography using the Harvard Method of citation http://www.citethisforme.com/
o Included in you bibliography will be reference to the United Nations (Aid & Migration),
AusAid (Aid), Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) (Trade &
Defence), Dept of Immigration and Boarder Protection (Migration) and at least two relevant
newspaper or journal articles.


OR OPTION 2
a. Describe the development of Australias refugee and asylum seeker policy and evaluate its
effectiveness based on humanitarian and national interest outcomes. Length Limit 800- 1200
words
Include in your report-
A timeline, starting in the year 2000, that outlines Australias significant policy decisions and
their effects on asylum seekers and refugees coming to Australia. (10-12 key dates)
An outline of Australias currents refugee and asylum seeker policy in relation to the current
federal government.
The interaction the Australian Government has with IGOs, NGOs, humanitarian agencies
and/or other countries relating to the issue. Identify and outline the work of at least one key
agency: Refugee Council of Australia, Amnesty International Australia, Refugee Action
Coalition, UNHCR, Australian Human Rights Commission
An evaluation based on criteria regarding the effectiveness of the policies based on
humanitarian and national interest outcomes.

b. Analyse one contemporary event occurring in the last 12 months that is relevant to your chosen topic
and discuss the possible impact on Australia. Length Limit 200 words

Also include in your report-
An annotated map indicating the countries referred to in your report (using BOLTSS)
At least one relevant graph that is referred to in your text
At least one relevant table that is referred to in your text
A comprehensive bibliography using the Harvard Method of citation http://www.citethisforme.com/
o Included in you bibliography will be reference to the United Nations (Aid & Migration),
AusAid (Aid), Dept of Immigration and Boarder Protection (Migration) and at least two
relevant newspaper or journal articles.




2014 Year 10 Assessment Task 4 Marking Criteria
OPTION 1
Mark Marking Criteria

TRADE



/10
Clearly describes and analyses the relationship Australia has with a chosen
APEC or ASEAN nation in terms of Trade.
Provides clear and accurate information on either ASEAN or APEC in terms of
formation, member countries and role
Clearly outlines the location and characteristics of the chosen nation.
(Demographic characteristics, Size, economy)
Presents a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question.
All statements are supported by appropriate case studies, specific examples and
data.
Diagrams and images are clearly labelled, annotated and referred to in your
response
Excellent use of geographic terms and concepts
Four or more correctly cited references using the Harvard Reference System

DEFENCE, AID, or
MIGRATION

/6


Clearly describes and analyses the relationship Australia has with a chosen
APEC or ASEAN nation in terms of Aid, Defence or Migration.
Presents a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question.
All statements are supported by appropriate case studies specific examples and
data.
Diagrams and images are clearly labelled, annotated and referred to in your
response
Excellent use of geographic terms and concepts
Two or more correctly cited references using the Harvard Reference System
CONTEMPORARY
ISSUE



/4
States the contemporary issue associated with either trade, aid, defence, or
migration, giving time frames of the issue.
Clearly analyses the contemporary issue highlighting the possible effects on the
geographical link Australia has with your chosen country.
Diagrams, images and data are labelled and annotated.
Excellent use of geographic terms and concepts
Two correctly cited references using the Harvard Reference System.


Compulsory Component

Marking Criteria
2 An annotated map indicating the countries referred to in your report
2 At least TWO relevant graphs that are referred to in your text
2 At least TWO relevant tables that are referred to in your text
1 United Nations, NGO or Defence Department reference in bibliography
1 Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade reference in bibliography
2 2 Newspaper or journal articles referenced in bibliography
Total

Mark summary
Option 1: /20
Compulsory component: /10
Total: /30
2013 Year 10 Assessment Task 4 Marking Criteria: Option 2
Mark Marking Criteria
TIMELINE



/4
Clearly summarises the development of Australias refugee and asylum seeker policy in
the last 15 years including key international laws Australia has ratified, policy changes,
and key moments.
Presents a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question.
Policy development/changes make reference to key political leaders.
Diagrams and images are clearly labelled, and annotated.
Excellent use of geographic terms and concepts.
Clearly presented and well-organised.
TWO or more correctly cited references using the Harvard Reference System
CURRENT
POLICY


/4

Outlines Australias current refugee and asylum seeker policy including key forces/issues
the policy aims to address.
Includes details and features which are unique to this federal government compared to
previous governments.
Includes mention of key political leaders in changes and developments.
Presents a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question.
Statements are supported by appropriate case studies, specific examples, and data.
Excellent use of geographic terms and concepts
TWO or more correctly cited references using the Harvard Reference System
INTERACTION
OF AUSTRALIAN
GOVERNMENT

/4
Outlines the relationship the Australian Government has with NGOs, humanitarian
agencies and other countries relating to the issue.
Presents a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question.
Statements are supported by appropriate case studies, specific examples, and data.
Excellent use of geographic terms and concepts
ONE or more correctly cited references using the Harvard Reference System.
EVALUATION OF
POLICY


/4
Offers an informed and sophisticated opinion that may offer possible improvements, areas
or strength/weakness, and/or remedies to current policy supported by statistics or data.
Presents a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question.
Statements are supported by appropriate case studies and specific examples
Diagrams and images are clearly labelled, and annotated.
Excellent use of geographic terms and concepts.
Clearly presented and well-organised.
TWO correctly cited references using the Harvard Reference System
CONTEMPORARY
ISSUE

/4
States the contemporary issue associated with refugees and/or asylum seekers,
giving time frames of the issue and key players.
Clearly describes the contemporary issue highlighting the possible effects on
Australia's asylum seeker and/or refugee policies.
Diagrams, images and data are labelled and annotated.
Excellent use of geographic terms and concepts
TWO correctly cited references using the Harvard Reference System.

Compulsory component
Marking Criteria
2 An annotated map indicating the countries referred to in your report
2 At least TWO relevant graphs that are referred to in your text
2 At least TWO relevant tables that are referred to in your text
1 IGO or NGO reference in bibliography
1 ONE Australian Government Organisation reference in bibliography
2 TWO Newspaper or journal articles referenced in bibliography
Total
Mark summary
Option 2: /20
Compulsory component: /10
Total: /30