Category: Writing

Examine differences between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worldviews and Western worldviews during the British Colonisation of Australia. Discuss how these differences may contribute towards ongoing dispossession of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia today.
Word limit: 1000 words +/- 10% (100 words above or below) excluding reference list
Marking: Out of 30
Overall Weighting: 30%
Instructions: This assignment is to be completed and uploaded through the ‘Assignment 1 submission’ link in the Assignment 2 assessment section.
Academic Essay Structure: Refer to your Academic ‘Study and Research Toolkit’ (START) resource to help you find and evaluate information, understand referencing and the importance of academic integrity, and equip you with the skills you need to succeed in your assessments. If this has not been downloaded or you require assistance with accessing the toolkit, please contact the Assistant Examiner.
Standard academic style is recommended. Use the USQ reference guide to ensure your reference is in Harvard system or APA, which is also accepted. Please look at both the Harvard and APA style. You may use either. It is required that your expression and thoughts need to be supported with at least 4 references. References can be found in your reading resources.
This essay examines the following objectives as outlined in the course specification. Please note you will be marked against these objectives, as listed in the Rubric Marking Sheet.
demonstrate analytical skills to evaluate the relationship between history and policy in an Indigenous Australian context.
examine and identify Indigenous knowledge through academic processes.
demonstrate suitable Indigenous research methods to address social issues involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
examine contemporary political institutions and processes, policies and their ongoing and historical role in dispossession.
Notes for the essay: Y
ou may want to consider these options/topics to add to your examination and discussion.
You may consider using a comparison table to summarise differences between worldviews.
Colonists understanding of diversity of people
Systems of lore
Protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Islander people on entering their country
Ownership of land
Traditional lifestyles
Attitudes
Attachments:
6453775_1_863-637548397425030000-ise1000-assignment-2-rubric–2021-s1–3-.docx