Assessment 1: Analysis of AOD foundational knowledge (15%)
Due Date: Week 6
Word Count: 1200 words
This assessment is designed to help you develop the foundational knowledge in alcohol and other drugs and demonstrate report writing skills.
Assessment Analysis of foundational knowledge
Format Students must complete this assessment in Moodle. This assessment requires that you write a 1200-word analysis on three foundational areas of learning. 1. Understanding of addiction 2. The Cycle of Addiction 3. Evidence based models (choose one evidence-based model only) To be successful in this assessment the student must address all three sections (note: choose one evidence-based model only). You are required to clearly demonstrate your understanding of what addiction is, in terms of your what you have learnt, how the Cycle of Addiction impacts as well as giving a very clear understanding of ONE evidence-based model. Your assessment must be submitted through Turnitin and must adhere to the College’s academic integrity and authorship requirements. This assessment serves as a preparatory guide to the learning that students are expected to acquire and develops the research and analysis skills required to complete subsequent assessments.
Generic skills assessed Information literacy and report writing
Assessment Criteria
Criteria Weight: 100%
Report Writing 20%
Structure: paragraph and sentence structure 10%
Literacy skills: ability to respond to the assessment question clearly and concisely 35%
Use and depth of understanding 35%
Total /15%