Group Assignment 2 Briefing

This section introduces Group Assignment 2, which requires students to prepare a report on a recent corruption case. The report should be between 1,200 and 1,500 words and accounts for 30% of the total score. It's crucial not to miss this assignment to avoid risking failure in the unit. Group compositions remain the same as Assignment 1.

Students must prepare an original report in their own words, paraphrasing when necessary, to avoid plagiarism. Any detected plagiarism will result in a zero mark. The use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini AI is strictly prohibited as they often generate inaccurate information and struggle with accurate referencing.

All reports must include clear references and a bibliography using APA referencing style. Students unfamiliar with APA are advised to consult the Swinburne library website or librarians for assistance. Proper referencing is essential to avoid accusations of plagiarism, and generative AI tools are noted for creating fake references.

The report must be formatted on A4 size paper, with 2.5 cm margins on all four sides, double-line spacing, and 12-point Aptos font. This specific formatting is vital to ensure the report remains readable after conversion to PDF on Canvas. Students are responsible for ensuring their submitted file is readable; unreadable submissions will result in a failing grade.

The essay must be between 1,200 and 1,500 words, excluding the bibliography. A mandatory assignment cover sheet, downloadable from the UC webpage, must be filled out with all group members' details, signed, and included as the first page of the report. Submitting it as a separate document will lead to it being overwritten or missed, resulting in a failed submission.

The marking rubric evaluates the report's title, layout (5%), content (15% for sufficiency, relevance, organization, and accuracy), language (6%), and referencing (4%). The instructor emphasizes that the report should be a continuous document; starting new sections on blank pages is prohibited and will negatively affect layout marks.

The report must cover a successfully concluded prosecution of an individual or group (not a company) under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act of 2009. The selected case must involve one of the four crimes discussed in Module 4 (giving/offering bribe, receiving/soliciting bribe, false claims, abuse of public power). Cases prior to 2009 or those not under this specific Act will result in a zero mark.

A 'successfully concluded prosecution' means the wrongdoer was found guilty and convicted, having already served or begun serving imposed sanctions (e.g., prison time). Cases still under appeal or those with a 'not guilty' verdict are unacceptable. Students are warned against using common incorrect cases, such as the MACC officer robbery case, which is not a corruption case under the specified Act.

The report must detail the facts of the case, the specific crime and how it was committed, the section of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act of 2009 under which the wrongdoer was charged and convicted, the gratification involved (e.g., amount of money, type of gift), and the sanctions/punishments imposed.

Students can report on cases covered in class if they meet all criteria, but are advised to consider the originality aspect. The instructor will not pre-check assignments but will answer specific technical questions. As it's a group submission, one person should be responsible for the final submission after group agreement to avoid submission errors.