Thesis Statement Topic – Casual employees do not enjoy enough job security. Comment, with reference to recent developments ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION 60 % The assignment is a 1000 word research paper. It requires case and or legislation research, as well as research of relevant journal articles and texts, government and other reports, and credible commentaries. A choice of research questions is available; they are provided on LMS. GUIDELINES for SUCCESS. Primary source materials are usually a suitable focus of research, rather than secondary sources. However, analysis of a variety of source material is anticipated. Use 7 or more sources for references. ANSWER THE QUESTION ACCORDING TO THE TEMPLATE Research Assignment Template Introduction 10 marks – What am going to talk about and how you are going to approach the topic. Identification of relevant Law 10 marks Identifies key issues and legal principles. Describes them succinctly in the introduction. There is a thesis statement, expressing the central contention, in the introduction. Examination and Analysis of Information 20 marks Analysis presented using essay structure. Each paragraph, containing a topic sentence, provides one point in support of your thesis statement. Topic sentences are supported by developing sentences, citations, examples and illustrations. It requires case and or legislation research, as well as research of relevant journal articles and texts, government and other reports, and credible commentaries. have some topics and subtopics Example -wage theft and casualization Conclusion 10 marks The conclusion provides a summary of the argument and the points that support it. Presentation 5 marks Appropriate use of sentences and grammar, well written, cohesive piece of writing Topic sentences are supported by developing sentences, citations, examples and illustrations. Referencing 5 marks -relevant journal articles and texts, government and other reports, credible commentaries. -Draws on valid, recent and relevant sources to support argument. Cites thoroughly, in-text and end-text, adhering to the conventions of APA referencing system. Introduction – 100 wrds Identification of relevant issues — 100 words Examination & Analysis of information 840 words conclusion 80 words
