Assessment: Political Economy (POLS20031)

Assessment

Description	Timing	Percentage
Active tutorial participation	Throughout the teaching period	10%
Weekly quiz on required readings. Of the 12 quizzes, the two lowest marks will be omitted. 400 words (equivalent)	Weekly during the teaching period	10%
An in-class presentation on a tutorial question 600 words (equivalent)	From Week 2 to Week 12	15%
Mid-semester examination 1600 words (equivalent)	Mid semester	35%
Research essay 1400 words	During the examination period	30%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures.	Throughout the semester	N/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval.	Throughout the semester	N/A

Last updated: 15 January 2026