Academic Writing ( ESSAY)

Assessment Description: Part A (1500 words – 35% of the total mark for the unit) In 1500 words discuss the pros and cons of the deinstitutionalisation that commenced in the 1980s and that has led to mixed and controversial outcomes. Describe and discuss this controversy using the views of the key stakeholders. Here are some additional points to address: Compare the Australian situation with one in a country that has either not implemented deinstitutionalisation in the mental health sector, or where it has led to significantly different outcomes. Pay attention to the ‘side-effects’ of this practice, such as an increase in the prescription of different medication or social changes that have emerged from the necessity to care for people with mental illness in the community. Avoid fuzzy thinking and the repetition of information through using a concise heading structure and paragraphs. Support your arguments with a minimum of 15 quality references. Part B (500 words – 15% of the total mark for the unit) In refering to Activity 4.4 in the Study Guide, choose one of the personality disorders mentioned in George Boeree’s text other than paranoid personality disorder, and outline the traumatic experiences that are likely and typically have contributed to the formation of the symptoms typical for the disorder. Support your arguments with a minimum of three quality references. Consult the HWF Academic Writing Guide 2013 for referencing guidelines (see link under Assessments section of Unit). Please note that you will have to also study part of Section 5 to successfully complete this task.