GSE819 introductory lecture
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ENVS819 Environmental health
ENVS819 Environmental health
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ENVS819 Environmental health
Develop a
oad familiarity with the selected research topic
Background knowledge
Research to date
Gaps in the research and knowledge
Highlight key case studies, events or controversies
Include a concise conclusion
Minimum 12 references from academic journals and official reports
Reference style
1,000 words (excluding the reference list)
AT1: Literature review
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AT2: Research project report
Build on the knowledge from the literature review (do not repeat)
Detailed review or investigation of the selected research topic
People, places, environment affected
Key case studies, events or controversies …more detail
Add value with Graphics (tables, maps, diagrams, photos, etc)
Link/integrate graphics into your text
Caption all graphics and include in the reference list…..follow the guide!
Authoritative references….how many?
Reference style
3,000 words (excluding the reference list)
Report structure and presentation
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AT3: Presentation and background slide
3MT criteria
3 minutes talking is approximately XXXXXXXXXXwords
Be clear and confident
Trial at home (content, timing)
Background slide
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Examples:
Full paragraph - learn to paraphrase co
ectly.
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Using outdated statistics and facts without any recent updates to compare or highlight trends over time:
“A study by Smith XXXXXXXXXXindicated 40% of people affected…..”
Stating a claim or facts with no references:
“Research has shown…..” or “…..statistics indicate a decline….”
ENVS819 Environmental health
Week DateTopic
130-JulIntroduction to the unit
26-AugRisk assessment and management
313-AugHazardous materials: the good, the bad and the ugly
420-AugONLINE MODULE 1: Water and sanitation in developing countries
527-AugFood safety
63-SepConflict, natural hazard crises and environmental health
710-SepONLINE MODULE 2: Environmental Justice
UNIVERSITY RECESS
Fri 27th Septembe
Literature review
81-OctONLINE MODULE 3: Pollution: a global public health crisis
98-OctWater, climate and environmental health
1015-OctAir quality: indoor, outdoo
1122-OctCertain infectious and parasitic diseases
1229-OctPresentations
Fri 1 Novembe
Project report
135-NovPresentations
14-Sep to 29-Sep