ONCAMPUS Assignment Brief
\nAcademic Year 2021-2022<\/p>\n
Please read this document carefully. It includes the learning outcomes, assignment task, information about plagiarism and marking criteria. Please ask your tutor if you have any questions.<\/p>\n
Programme
\nUndergraduate Foundation Programme: Humanities, Law & Social Sciences
\nModule
\nUFPH1 – Globalisation & International Relations
\nAssessment title
\nEvaluate some of the impacts on society of a natural disaster caused by climate change.<\/p>\n
Deadline date
\nTo be confirmed by your tutor
\nWeighting
\nThis assessment counts for 35% of your overall grade for this module
\nPass mark
\n40%
\n*please note your University may require a higher grade for progression.<\/p>\n
Assignment summary
\nThis assignment assesses your ability to apply what you have learned from the climate change topic (sample nursing essay examples by the best nursing assignment writing service) to a weather event of your choice. It therefore provides an opportunity for you to conduct your own secondary research.<\/p>\n
Submission of work
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Feedback
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Feedback will also be communicated back to you via your tutor. They will confirm the timescale in which you will receive your feedback.<\/p>\n
Important details
\nUnless instructed otherwise by your tutor, please follow the below instructions:
\nWord count\t1,000 words
\nFile type\tWord processed
\nFont\t12 pitch font \u2013 Arial or Times New Roman
\nFormat\tDouble spaced and justified
\nReferencing\tHarvard system
\nNotes\tYour assignment must include page numbers and word count.<\/p>\n
You will receive a 10% penalty for this assessment if you go over the word count by more than 10%. If your assignment is significantly under the advised word count, you may not have answered the question in full. This will be reflected in your overall mark and feedback given by your tutor.<\/p>\n
The word count does not include contents, end of text references or appendices.
\nModule learning outcomes:
\nOn successful completion of this assessment, you will have met the following module learning outcomes:<\/p>\n
Knowledge based outcomes:
\nLO5.\tExplore the impact and response to major global environmental issues<\/p>\n
Skills based outcomes:
\n\u2022\tGathering data and information from a variety of secondary sources
\n\u2022\tCommunicating relevant information in a variety of forms
\n\u2022\tAnalysing information and make reasoned judgements
\nAssessment criteria:
\nIn order to successfully complete this assessment and meet the above learning outcomes, you must satisfy the following criteria:<\/p>\n
AC5.1\tDescribe the causes of climate change and the effects on the planet
\nAC5.2\tInvestigate the economic, social, and environmental impacts of natural disasters caused by climate change
\nAC5.3\tOutline the domestic and international legislation relating to climate change
\nAC5.4\tAssess the effectiveness of inter-governmental methods of tackling climate change and examine obstacles to international cooperation<\/p>\n
Assignment instructions:
\nYour mission is to research one natural disaster caused by climate change, for example, a tropical cyclone, a storm causing floods, a hurricane, etc. This will be the focus of your essay. You may select your own natural disaster, but please check the suitability with your tutor. Alternatively, you might wish to consider one of the following:<\/p>\n
1.\tHurricane Katrina.
\n2.\tFloods in Pakistan.
\n3.\tWildfires in California.<\/p>\n
Useful resources
\n\uf0d8\tClass notes weeks 21 to 25.
\n\uf0d8\tChapter 16 from your Heywood textbook.<\/p>\n
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Task 1: Introduction to climate change and how it affects the planet (20 marks)<\/p>\n
In your introduction, you should introduce climate change and explain how it affects the planet in terms of natural disasters.
\nConsider the following:
\n\u2022\tThe causes of climate change
\n\u2022\tThe effects of climate change on the planet
\n\u2022\tThe type of disaster you have chosen to represent the effects of climate change on the planet.
\n\u2022\tThe location and year of the disaster<\/p>\n
(Approximately 150 words)<\/p>\n
**********<\/p>\n
Task 2: The economic, social, environmental impacts of natural disasters caused by climate change (20 marks)<\/p>\n
In this section of your essay, you should investigate the impacts of your disaster.
\nConsider the following:
\n\u2022\tThe states, communities, and individuals who were most affected by it
\n\u2022\tThe social, economic, and environmental impacts of the disaster<\/p>\n
(Approximately 250 words)<\/p>\n
**********<\/p>\n
Task 3: Domestic and international legislation relating to climate change (20 marks)<\/p>\n
This section outlines legislation that currently exists in relation to natural disasters caused by climate change.
\nConsider the following:
\n\u2022\tInternational legislation
\n\u2022\tDomestic legislation in the state or states that were affected by your chosen disaster<\/p>\n
(Approximately 150 words)<\/p>\n
**********<\/p>\n
Task 4: The effectiveness of inter-governmental methods of tackling climate change and examine obstacles to international cooperation (20 marks)<\/p>\n
Your task, in this final section of you report, is to explain how international governments have tried to come together to tackle climate change.
\nConsider the following:
\n\u2022\tThe effectiveness of international climate change initiatives
\n\u2022\tThe challenges associated with finding a mutually acceptable solution to the climate change problem<\/p>\n
(Approximately 450 words)<\/p>\n
Final submission of assignment.
\n\u2022 Submit your tasks as one entire essay
\n\u2022 Provide a clear and neat layout
\n\u2022 Ensure a logical flow to your writing and a high quality of written English
\n\u2022 Write in the third person format
\n\u2022 Use accurate Harvard Style referencing where applicable<\/p>\n
Plagiarism
\nWe expect all submitted work to be your own words (apart from in-text quotations), written in a style that reflects your English language level. If you copy other people\u2019s work and present it as your own, this is called plagiarism and is a serious academic offence.<\/p>\n
The full details of our policy on academic misconduct can be found at the back of the Programme Handbook.<\/p>\n
You must complete a coursework submission sheet and attach this to the front of your assignment.
\nSubmissions without this sheet may be rejected and may result in a mark of 0 being awarded for this assignment.<\/p>\n
Marking criteria \u2013 Climate Change Essay
\nUp to 100 marks are available for your climate change essay as follows:<\/p>\n
Incomplete \/ No attempt\tUnsatisfactory\tCompetent\tStrong\tExceptional\tTotal (max. 100)
\n0 \u2013 3 marks\t4 \u2013 7 marks\t8 \u2013 11 marks\t12 \u2013 15 marks\t16 \u2013 20 marks
\nIntroduction to climate change and how it affects the planet. (AC5.1)
\n(20 marks). \t\u2022 Work is incomplete and \/ or bears no \/ little resemblance to the task.\t\u2022 The chosen disaster is inappropriate \/ not clearly linked to climate change.
\n\u2022 Limited description of the causes of climate change.
\n\u2022 Limited explanation of the effects of climate change on the planet with minimal or no link to chosen disaster.
\n\u2022 Reasonable description of some of the causes of climate change.
\n\u2022 Reasonable explanation of a limited number of effects on the planet.
\n\u2022 Description and explanation related to chosen disaster.
\n\u2022 Clear description of the main causes of climate change including both natural and human causes.
\n\u2022 Good analysis of several different effects on the planet.
\n\u2022 Description and analysis are clearly linked to chosen disaster.
\n\u2022 Comprehensive but succinct description of the natural and man-made causes of climate change.
\n\u2022 Effective analysis of several different effects on the planet.
\n\u2022 Description and analysis are linked effectively to the chosen disaster.<\/p>\n
The economic, social, environmental impacts of natural disasters caused by climate change.
\n(AC5.2)
\n(20 marks)\t\u2022 Work is incomplete and \/ or bears no \/ little resemblance to the task.\t\u2022 Limited in addressing the criteria.
\n\u2022 Minimal investigation of the impacts \/ the investigation focuses solely on one area of impact (economic \/ social \/ environmental) rather than all three.
\n\u2022 The chosen disaster is appropriate and clearly related to climate change.
\n\u2022 Reasonable investigation into the impacts of climate change and linked to the chosen disaster.
\n\u2022 Focus is spread unevenly between economic, social, and environmental impacts.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The chosen disaster is appropriate and clearly related to climate change.
\n\u2022 Strong attempt at analysis of a variety of impacts, evenly spread among the three categories, and clearly and appropriately linked to the chosen disaster.\t\u2022 The chosen disaster is appropriate and clearly related to climate change.
\n\u2022 There is a comprehensive analysis of several impacts from each category, all of which are linked throughout to the chosen disaster.
\nDomestic and international legislation relating to climate change.
\n(AC5.3)
\n(20 marks)\t\u2022 Work is incomplete and \/ or bears no \/ little resemblance to the task.\t\u2022 Limited in addressing the criteria.
\n\u2022 Minimal description of the domestic and \/ or international legislations relating to climate change.
\n\u2022 Minimal or no link to chosen disaster.\t\u2022 Reasonable outline of the domestic and international legislation relating to climate change, which relates to the chosen disaster.\t\u2022 Strong description of the domestic and international legislation which is clearly and appropriately related to the chosen disaster.
\n\u2022 Excellent knowledge of domestic and international legislation is evidenced with strong links to the chosen disaster.
\nThe effectiveness of inter-governmental methods of tackling climate change and examine obstacles to international cooperation
\n(AC5.4)
\n(20 marks)\t\u2022 Work is incomplete and \/ or bears no \/ little resemblance to the task.\t\u2022 Limited in addressing the criteria.
\n\u2022 Assessment of the effectiveness of inter-governmental methods of tackling climate change is limited and may not be related to chosen disaster.
\n\u2022 Minimal knowledge of obstacles to international cooperation.
\n\u2022 Reasonable attempt at assessing the effectiveness of intergovernmental methods of tackling climate change.
\n\u2022 Good links made between methods and the chosen disaster.
\n\u2022 Reasonable examination of the obstacles to tackling climate change.\t\u2022 Strong attempt at assessing the effectiveness of intergovernmental methods of tackling climate change which are somewhat linked to the chosen disaster.
\n\u2022 Good attempt at analysis of the obstacles to tackling climate change.\t\u2022 Analysis of the effectiveness of inter-governmental methods of tackling climate change is exceptional.
\n\u2022 Links between methods and the chosen disaster are strong.
\n\u2022 Excellent analysis of the obstacles to tackling climate change.
\nPresentation and
\nHarvard Referencing<\/p>\n
(20 marks)\t\u2022 Numerous deficiencies in expression and presentation; the writer may achieve clarity (if at all) only by using a simplistic or repetitious style.
\n\u2022 Little or no attempt to Harvard reference, or incorrect referencing system used.
\n\u2022 A simple basic style but with significant deficiencies in expression or format that may pose obstacles for the reader.
\n\u2022 Limited use of sources to support a point.
\n\u2022 Some attempt to use Harvard referencing, though with numerous errors.\t\u2022 Reasonably competently written, with only minor lapses from standard grammar, with an acceptable format.
\n\u2022 Narrow variety of sources but reasonably used to support points.
\n\u2022 Harvard referencing used throughout, with some errors.
\n\u2022 Well written, with standard spelling and grammar, in a readable style with acceptable format.
\n\u2022 Good range of sources, well organised.
\n\u2022 Harvard referencing used with few mistakes.\t\u2022 Excellently written, with minimal spelling and grammar errors.
\n\u2022 Excellent format and use of Harvard referencing with no \/ minor mistakes.
\nTotal (max 100)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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