ASSESSMENT TASK 3: Conflict Map
Aligned course learning outcomes
CLO 8-1 Synthesize complex conflict and related theories and standards for professional practice in CMR
CLO 8-2 Critically analyse a range of complex conflicts and conflict management systems
CLO 8-3 Provide general advice to assist individuals, groups and organisations to constructively manage conflict
Weighting 50%
Due date 22 May (Sunday) by 12 am
DESCRIPTION Word count: 3,000 words (+/-10%)
You have been hired as a conflict specialist by a client to analyse a conflict (depending on the conflict scenario that students can choose from, this client could for example be an NGO or a local government) that they would like to intervene in. You have been asked to prepare a report in which you map the conflict using the Shay Bright conflict map.
Your report should:
1) include a comprehensive conflict map (using Shay Bright’s Conflict Mapping Chart) of the conflict 2) be presented in a professional format, reflecting a balanced, non-biased analysis of the conflict
3) Consider relevant theories you were introduced to during this subject
4) Be presented as an academic paper (introduction, main body, conclusion; proper referencing of sources (including conflict theory sources and sources providing information about the conflict)
Several conflicts are available that you can choose to analyse for this assignment. It is important that you sign up for one of these conflicts as early as possible. This is to ensure that not all students are working on the same conflict using the same map. The process of signing up will work on a first come, first served basis. You may also choose to map a different conflict which is not part of the list. If you choose to do this, you will be required to do your own research for your conflict. The conflict needs to be
1. Adequately complex
2. in the public eye
3. approved by the lecturer at the latest 2 weeks before the due date of the task (and before you start working on your conflict analysis)
Each conflict scenario on the list on LearnJCU comes with at least one resource that you should consider to gather information about your conflict. You will need to do some further research to get a more comprehensive picture of your conflict, which is needed for a balanced analysis.
Your paper must be formatted according to the following instructions:
1. Typed in black ink
2. A4 white paper
3. One and half line spacing
4. Left hand margin of 3 cm minimum
5. Justified orientation
6. Times New Roman or Arial font in 12 pt
7. fully referenced using: Australian Guide to Legal Citation, University of Melbourne, or APA System.
Please submit your paper in Microsoft Word format (not PDF) to enable comments to be made on the submission if required. Your paper must include a CMR cover sheet as the first page of your document. The cover sheet is available under the Assessment link in the LearnJCU main menu.
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CRITERIA SHEET Criteria Weight Fail Pass / Credit
Distinction /High Distinction
8-1(a) Explains relevant theories and standards
20 Limited/basic explanation of the key concepts of relevant complex theories/standards in the field.
• Limited or no reference to any of the theories introduced in the subject; • References made to the theories are illogical or incorrect
Advanced explanation of the key concepts of relevant complex theories/standards in the field.
• Makes reference to the most applicable theories introduced in the subject to explain the key concepts of the conflict map • References made to the theories are logically linked to the conflict / conflict map
Comprehensive and highly advanced evaluation of the key concepts of relevant complex theories/standards in the field.
• Makes numerous references to relevant theories to explain numerous concepts, including the key concepts, of the conflict map • References made are highly relevant to the conflict / conflict map and are logically and/ or critically linked to the conflict / conflict map
8-2(c) Apply model/ theory of analysis
35 Limited/basic utilisation of the main elements of the model/ producing an Incomplete or limited analysis of the conflict /
• Limited or no utilisation of the key concepts of the conflict map • Superficially uses key concepts of the conflict map to analyse the conflict (e.g. does not look at “conflict context at all or does not consider any subelements such as conflict levels, Dugan’s paradigm, etc.); • application of key concepts of the map is incoherent
Utilises the main elements of the model/ to produce a critical analysis of the conflict /
• Uses all key concepts of the conflict map with appropriate detail to analyse the conflict • Considers some subconcepts of the conflict map such as conflict levels, Dugan’s paradigm, etc. • Considers the main parties • application of key concepts of map is logical and coherent
Utilises most of the relevant elements of the model / to produce a comprehensive critical analysis of the conflict /
• Uses all key concepts and numerous sub-concepts of the conflict map with high level of detail to analyse the conflict (e.g. as part of the conflict context considers conflict levels, Dugan’s paradigm, geographical, political, economic settings) • considers the main parties and important secondary parties • application of the conflict map is highly logical coherent
8-2(a) Identify elements of conflict or conflict management systems
35 Limited/basic identification of elements of the conflict/
• Misses some important elements of the conflict (e.g. fails to recognise one of the main conflict parties, fails to identify the parties’ main interests, etc.)
Correctly identifies the main elements of the conflict /
• Correctly identifies the main parties and major characteristics of the conflict (e.g. correctly identifies primary and secondary parties, their main interests, historical and contextual factors, conflict styles, etc.)
Correctly identifies the majority of the elements of the conflict /
• Correctly identifies conflict parties, including primary, secondary, tertiary parties, and numerous important characteristics of the conflict (e.g. parties’ interests, history, power, contextual factors, conflict dynamics, etc. as well as some more complex concepts such as identity, cultural issues, etc. • Analyses the characteristics of the conflict in a nuanced way (e.g. distinguishing between result, process and emotional interest, or distinguishing between tangible and intangible interests; identifies a number of basic human needs, distinguishes between different types of power, etc.)
8-3(c) Communication of advice (PROCESS/PROD UC)
10 Poor communication of advice
• Paper has numerous spelling, grammar and referencing errors • limited use of references to support the analysis • references used are not reliable / recent and do not allow for a balanced and holistic analysis of the conflict • lack of coherence, poorly structured (e.g.
Communicates advice effectively for the particular client in a professional manner.
• Paper has few spelling, grammar and referencing errors • adequate use of references throughout the paper • reliable and recent sources are used, supporting a holistic and balanced analysis of the conflict • information is presented in a coherent and structured
Communicates advice clearly and professionally, tailored for the particular client and context.
• Paper has very few spelling, grammar and referencing errors • extensive use of references throughout the paper to numerous reliable and recent sources, supporting a holistic, critical and balanced analysis of the conflict • information is presented in a highly coherent and structured form (e.g. strong and concise introduction and conclusion;
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no or limited use of headings, no or too extensive introduction and / or conclusion; paragraphs are not used in a logical manner to facilitate understanding for the reader; long sentences) • inappropriate language used to communicate with the particular client • language used appears biased and does not support a balanced analysis
form (e.g. clear and concise introduction and conclusion; headings and logical paragraphs are used throughout the paper to facilitate understanding, appropriate length of sentences (e.g. no more than 40 words); • uses appropriate and neutral language supporting a balanced analysis
numerous and logical headings are used throughout the paper; paragraphs are highly logical; short and concise sentences) • uses eloquent and neutral language supporting a balanced analysis
Total Weight 100
MY TOPIC IS TASMANIAN LOGGING CONFLICT:-
Tasmanian Logging conflict, see e.g.
o http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/tas-could-go-back-to-forest-war-greens/story-fn3dxiwe-1226857038655;
o http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-05/abbott-timber-industry-dinner-forestry-council-forest-locked-up/5299046,
o http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-03/pressure-grows-for-federal-government-to-delist-more-of-tasmani/5233640