Assessment Portfolio (750 words)
Pearl Gibbs (is the person I have selected so need to research about her)
Provided and research that person's life and contributions to Australian society.
• Report style
• Not a chronological biography:!
Contextualise your chosen person's life and the significant events and cultural experiences that impacted on who they are and what they achieved.
• Cite images
• Seek quality resources:!News articles (editorial and feature articles are best), government papers, relevant industry publications, historical publications, reputable sites, NFP info sources, encyclopaedias etc.
When you have conducted sufficient research you are to construct a profile of your chosen person's life. Make sure you include the following aspects in your profile:
• Contextualise your chosen person's life and the significant events and cultural experiences that impacted on who they are and what they achieved.
• Describe and give examples of how this person contributed to Australian society.
• Make reference to the readings in the unit and what you have learned so far about Indigenous history and perspectives.
• Use correct terminology for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Complete this component in report style. You are encouraged to bullet points, images and examples to profile your chosen person. However, remember that this is not simply a list of facts or a timeline of their life.
Marking guide
• The profile of an Indigenous person displays critical thinking through the clarity and depth in which key events and experiences are connected with the broader historical and cultural context.
• Folio demonstrates deep connections across all components and a high level of critical thinking in the analysis of the continuing contributions of Indigenous people, taking into account the impact of historical and cultural events.