The Regulation and Governance Clinic is a unique experiential learning opportunity for students interested in gaining hands-on exposure to contemporary issues in regulation and governance. Students work in self-directed teams on client projects, drawn from partners of the School of Regulation and Governance (RegNet) in Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Students will gain experience tackling real-world regulatory and governance challenges by collaborating with policy and practice stakeholders, such as government agencies, think tanks, civil society, and intergovernmental organisations, to provide evidence-based research, analysis, and advice. The Clinic is an on-campus directed experience where ANU academic and professional staff provide fundamental skill-building sessions, such as developing policy briefs, delivering parliamentary testimony, and media communication. Regular Clinic meetings will also provide students the opportunity to present ongoing research from their work with partner organisations, solicit feedback from peers, and brainstorm new solutions in a collaborative setting.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Apply regulation and governance theories to real-world problems and research and policy environments
2. Collate and analyse data from consultations with client organisations as well as analogue and digital sources and interpret and report their significance in light of underlying theories, social and political contexts, and client organizational priorities
3. Work effectively in teams and produce and deliver constructive critique of peer research and work products
4. Work professionally with non-academic partners
5. Write a policy brief, blog post or research report in an engaging style
6. Formulate and execute an impact and engagement strategy of policy-relevant research

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying remotely, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to the clinic (26 July)	In our first session we will discuss how the clinic will operate, your role as a clinic fellow, and assessments over the course of the clinic – including detailing the policy report to be produced. We will get to know one another and meet our partner to learn about the organisation and their goals for participating in the clinic.
2	Team dynamics and pitch development (02 August)	In this session we will focus on navigating team dynamics and building the research pitch. Using the HOTS profiles we will discuss who we are when working in teams, the strengths and weaknesses that brings, and what we need from team members. We will discuss respectful communication, giving peer feedback, and difficult conversations. This session will include time to work as a team to develop the project pitch. Required reading: HOTS profiles (Wattle)
3	Pitching and refining the proposal (09 August)	In this session the team will deliver the project pitch to the partner and have the opportunity to work on refining the proposal based on oral feedback from the partner and clinic convenor. Assessment: submit (by start of class) and present research pitch (10%)
4	Theories, concepts, and evidence (16 August)	In this session we will explore the role of theoretical and conceptual frameworks in research – including how we distinguish them and how they support each other. We will also explore what is valued as evidence and its production. This session will include time to work as a team to develop the background report. Assessment: submit (by start of class) revised research pitch (5%)
5	Types of ideas and arguments (23 August)	In this session we will unpack the different types of ideas used in the policy process, as well as critically exploring what makes a good argument and various types of logical fallacies (also used in the policy process). This session will include time to work as a team to develop the mid-term report.
6	Clinic development session (30 August)	This session provides dedicated time to work as a team to complete the mid-term report and plan for the final report. Assessment: submit (by 02 September) mid-term report (15%)
7	No session (06 September)	Teaching break - work on final report
8	No session (13 September)	Teaching break - work on final report
9	Knowledge translation strategies (20 September)	In this session we will discuss research impact and engagement through various knowledge translation and mobilisation strategies. This session will include time to work as a team on the final report.
10	Clinic development session (27 September)	This session provides dedicated time to engage with the partner and work as a team on the final report.
11	Communicating research (04 October)	In this session we will explore the skill of research communication and messaging findings for different audiences. This session will include time to work as a team to complete the final report. Assessment: submit (by 07 October) final report (25%)
12	Clinic development session (11 October)	This session provides dedicated time to engage with the partner and work as a team on planning the final report release event.
13	Clinic development session (18 October)	This session provides dedicated time to execute a release event for the report. Assessment: report release event (by 21 October) (10%)
14	Clinic wrap up (25 October)	This session provides dedicated time to finalise the report based on written feedback, develop an executive summary, complete peer feedback assessment, and wrap up the clinic. Assessment: submit (by 28 October) revised final report (10%)

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Research Pitch	10 %	08/08/2022	LO1
Revised Research Pitch	5 %	15/09/2022	LO1
Mid-Term Report	15 %	02/09/2022	LO 1, 2
Final Report (Draft)	25 %	07/10/2022	LO 1, 2, 5
Report Release Event	10 %	21/10/2022	LO 1, 2, 4, 5
Peer Feedback	15 %	28/10/2022	LO 1, 3
Final Report (Revised)	10 %	28/10/2022	LO 1, 2, 5
Partner Feedback	10 %	08/11/2022	LO 1, 3

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Research Pitch

2 page overview of the policy report clarifying the scope of the work, the background literature that will be reviewed, the theories and concepts that will be applied, and the evidence that will be collected. A written document must be submitted along with a 10-20 minute presentation to the partner organisation and clinic convenor.

Assessment Task 2

Revised Research Pitch

Resubmission of research pitch integrating oral feedback received from the partner organisation and clinic convenor.

Assessment Task 3

Mid-Term Report

First draft of the policy report, inclusive of the introduction and background (~1000 words)

Assessment Task 4

Final Report (Draft)

Final draft of the policy report, including revised introduction and background, body of the report, and policy recommendations (~3000 words)

Assessment Task 5

Report Release Event

Execution of a form of knowledge translation or mobiisation to accompany report (e.g., policy brief, blog, seminar, video, etc.). To be decided in collaboration with partner.

Assessment Task 6

Peer Feedback

Each clinic fellow will submit reflections on each of the clinic fellows they collaborated with, including a qualitative assessment (2 page maximum combined) and provide a quantitative assessment of each individual's performance. 10% of this assessment will be formed by aggregating the scores you received as an individual, 5% will be evaluated by the quality of feedback you provide.

Assessment Task 7

Final Report (Revised)

Final version of the policy report, including revised introduction, background, body of the report, and policy recommendations, and including an executive summary (~3500 words)

Assessment Task 8

Partner Feedback

Reflection from external partner on professionalism and performance of clinic fellows (as a group).

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students