Assessment Task 2:
A written submission (or equivalent) that presents a cr
itical account of
an issue of social justice or the common good.
Length
2000 words or equivalent
Weighting
50%

Description
1.
Choose one hot topic from those presented.
2.
Describe the issue (150 words)
3.
Explain why this is an issue of justice or the common good (150 words).
4.
Identify t
he people or groups who have a stake in the issue and analyse their perspectives
on it.
[You should analyse at
least
three perspectives.]
Why may some stakeholders not want
the situation to change? (750 words)
5.
Analyse the issue in terms of the common good
and the principles that promote human
flourishing. (750 words).
6.
In light of your analysis, how might the common good best be served in relation to this issue?
(200 words)
Learning Outcomes
and Graduate Attributes
This assessment task goes towards helping
you to meet:

Learning Outcome 1: Explain the concept of the ‘common good’ and present examples of the
common good in action;

Learning Outcome 2: Explain the concepts of ‘social justice’ and advocacy for the most
vulnerable’ and their importance for the com
mon good, and present examples;

Learning Outcome 3: present a critical account of a topic or issue in social justice;

Graduate Attribute 2: recognise their responsibility to the common good, the environment
and society;

Graduate Attribute 4: think critical
ly and reflectively;

Graduate Attribute 9: demonstrate effective communication in oral and written English
language and visual media.
Criteria for assessment
(
See the Assessment tab in your LEO unit for a detailed rubric with
descriptors for each of these
criteria
)
Presentation Formats
Present this task in one of the following formats