What comes into your mind when you hear the term ‘Indonesian Islam’ or Islam in Indonesia, and what makes Islam in Indonesia different or ‘unique’ from Islam in other regions such as the Middle East/West Asia, Africa, and South Asia?

• argued your case based on the evidence/ideas you cite
• expressed your ideas clearly and succinctly and in logical sequence
• critically analysed the relevant literature
• demonstrated your understanding of the subject matter of the unit
• presented your work in accordance with the formatting guidelines below
• complied with the UNEReferencing Guide and complied with the UNE Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct policy.

Total marks: 100

Submission format

• Provide the following information on the cover page: your name, student number, unit code, unit coordinator’s name, full title of your essay plan, actual word count (including notes and references), and extension (if you are given one);
• Use a readable font type (Arial or Times New Roman is the most preferred);
• Use 1.5 line-spacing and 12 point font size;
• Use spell check and proofread your essay plan before you submit it;
• Document format: .doc, .docx
• Attach email correspondence if you are given an extension. Try your best to comply with the word limit. Word limits encourage you to plan and structure your essay well, and to be concise and straight to the point. There is an allowance of 10% (over or under the word limit). Anything beyond 10% will be penalised in the order of 1 point per 100 words (either in excess or shortfall).

Use of AIWARNING! Do not cheat by using AI software (e.g., ChatGPT or Grammarly) or by asking someone else to write your essay (that’s called contract cheating). You aren’t doing yourself any favours and it’s highly unethical. If you’re struggling, please contact your unit coordinator.

Marking criteriaAll essays will be marked using the criteria table below.

Comments

Mark

Introduction

• Did the student introduce the topic?
• Did the student describe how the topic would be discussed?
• Did the student justify their approach (if necessary)?
• Did the student deal with any definitional problems (if necessary)?
• Did the student set out a clear thesis or argument that addresses the topic directly?

/20

Discussion

• Did the student make relevant arguments that address the topic directly?
• Were the student’s arguments adequately supported by appropriate evidence?
• Did the student provide sufficient detail?
• Were the arguments structured in a logical, flowing manner?

/30

Conclusion

• Did the student summarise their argument/s?
• Did the student answer the topic/question adequately?

/20

Academic Rigour

• Did the student reference adequately and correctly?
• Did the student provide a complete and correct reference list?
• Was the essay well formatted? (i.e. easy to read, easy to mark with adequate space for comments/corrections)
• Did the student stick to the word limit? (+10%)

/15

Expression

• Did the student express themselves clearly?
• Were there any/many “typos”, spelling mistakes or grammatical errors?

/15

TOTAL

/100