ELEC ENG 7057
Assignment 6: Sustainability Position Paper (20%)
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Due: 10pm Tuesday 9 June 2020
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Note: Assignment 6 has a 40% hurdle requirement.
Topic
With reference to relevant and reliable sources, discuss one or more key challenges of e-waste
management. The discussion must show an understanding of the principles of sustainability.
Task description
1. Write an individual position paper of XXXXXXXXXXwords in response to the set topic and in
accordance with the assessment criteria set out below.
2. Submit the paper using the template provided in Modules>Assignment 6.
3. Complete the Argument Map included in the position paper template to show the premises
and conclusions your position paper is based on.
4. You must use at least five sources in addition to any readings provided in MyUni. Three of the
five sources must be academic. Other sources may be government, non-government
organisation or industry publications.
5. Submit the sources with your paper.
Related Course Learning Outcomes:
6. Analyse and critically evaluate information obtained from diverse sources.
7. Plan engineering solutions that take into account environmental and societal impact.
Assessment Criteria
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Criterion Mark
Discussion
Topic
• The discussion presents a concise analysis and interpretation of the evidence in the cited sources.
• The discussion shows a sound understanding of sustainability principles.
Use of Evidence
• Relevant and reliable evidence is refe
ed to:
o at least five sources are found in addition to the set sources, three of which must be
academic.
• Evidence is well integrated into the discussion to support claims:
o evidence supports the discussion rather than forming the discussion; paraphrasing is
appropriate and accurate; minimal use of direct quotes.
• Figures or tables are appropriately presented, referenced and integrated into the discussion.
Argument
• The discussion in each paragraph presents a sound argument:
o all assertions support the viewpoint and sufficient evidence is provided to support the
viewpoint.
• The paper as a whole presents a sound argument:
o the viewpoint of each paragraph is consistent with the overall viewpoint.
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Structure
Introduction
• A clear statement of the topic is provided
o if more than one key challenge is addressed, all challenges are stated.
• Appropriate contextual information is provided.
• A clear statement of an appropriate point of view addressing the topic is provided.
• A clear outline of key issues as a logical framework for discussion is provided.
Discussion Paragraphs
• Each issue is discussed in a separate paragraph.
• Appropriate topic sentence(s) introduce each paragraph:
o the issue to be discussed in the paragraph is clear; any sub-issues are identified; the viewpoint
of the paragraph is clear.
• Paragraphs are cohesive and logically structured:
o appropriate sub-issues are identified
o the evidence presented for each sub-issue relates to that sub-issue
o issue and sub-issue headings are used and are consistent with the introduction and topic
sentences
o information moves from general to specific
o thematic progression is cohesive.
Conclusion
• A concise restatement of the viewpoint, and a summary of key issues and findings that reflects the
structure of the discussion are provided.
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Argument Map
The Map presents a valid and sound argument; the Map reflects the Discussion.
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Marks may be deducted for lack of appropriate referencing.
• All use of sources must be acknowledged in-text and a reference list must be provided.
Marks may be deducted for inappropriate language use.
Register: Appropriate register must be used (formal and objective).
Grammar: Accurate grammar must be used throughout the paper.
Marks may be deducted for any of the following:
• not submitting sources used
• inappropriate use of the template
• inappropriate formatting
• ove
under length by more than 10 %
• late submission (as per the course outline)
• plagiarism
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ELEC ENG 7057, S2 2019 Assignment 6 Student ID:
Student Name
[Insert your full name.]
Student ID
[Insert your Student ID number.]
Course
ELEC ENG 7057, S1 2020
Assignment
Assignment 6 Sustainability Position Pape
Topic
[State the topic you have selected from the list provided.]
Academic Honesty Statement
I declare that all material in this assessment is my own work, except where there is clear acknowledgement and reference to the work of others. I have read the University of Adelaide's Academic Honesty Policy.
I give permission for any assessed assignments to be reproduced and submitted to other academic staff for the purposes of assessment and to be copied, submitted and retained in a form suitable for electronic checking of plagiarism.
Student Name and ID:
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Formatting requirements
Ensure all these requirements are deleted before you submit.
A Title for the Paper may be Provided. Font should be size 14 bold, Arial or Times New Roman.
Paragraph headings should be used. Font should be size 12 bold, Arial or Times New Roman.
Sub-issue headings should be used. Font should be size 12 italics, Arial or Times New Roman.
Paragraph level text should be size 12 Arial or Times New Roman.
Include a line
eak between paragraphs.
Do not number paragraphs.
Do not use dot points or numbered lists.
The reference list should be on a separate page and headed: References
The Argument Map (cu
ently on page 3) should be completed, and should begin on a separate page and be the last page of the submitted document.
Delete all text on this page above and including this line before submitting.
Argument Map (add or delete issues and sub-issues to fit your argument structure)
Issue 1
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(Can you identify any sub-issues?)
Evidence
(paraphrased and referenced, including page numbers)
sub-issue:
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sub-issue:
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Premise 1
Proposition:
Issue 2
·
(Can you identify any sub-issues?)
Evidence
(paraphrased and referenced, including page numbers)
Premise 2
Proposition:
Issue 3
·
(Can you identify any sub-issues?)
Evidence
(paraphrased and referenced, including page numbers)
Premise 3
Proposition:
ARGUMENT:
Premise 1
+ Premise 2
+ Premise 3
= Conclusion