Compose an
argumentative essay
that
applies
UNCC300 through the following:
How would you collaborate with a
local community organisation
in response to a
structural problem
in your
future professional sector
? Why is your chosen
structural problem
more important than one other possible problem, and what will make your chosen response more effective than one other possible response?
Requirements include:
1. primarily, providing an argument concerning the practical usefulness (or not) of UNCC300
2. secondarily, providing arguments for justifying your chosen (a) structural problem and (b) response
3. explaining one CST principle in relation to what makes the chosen problem so important (NB: LO1) [you can choose any one CST principle from the nine CST principles listed on the ACU Core Curriculum CST principles document]
4. analysing one SDG "target" in relation to what makes the chosen approach effective (NB: LO2) [unlike AT2, you can choose any one SDG "target" that sit under any of the "goals"]
5. naming your
course of study
,
future professional sector
, chosen
structural problem
, and chosen
local
community organisation
above or at the beginning of your essay
6. citing (through the text and in the reference list)
a range of
at least
six
academic and/or official resources from the unit’s learning materials or similar journals, websites, etc., including course- and professional sector-specific literature directly relevant to your piece, e.g., including clearly identified quotations, paragraphs, sections, and chapters from the key readings in Modules 3, 4, and 5.
Further instructions:
Generative-artificial intelligence applications (e.g., ChatGPT), paraphrasing and translation tools are not permitted to be used to prepare this assessment task.
Please refer to ‘Key glossary for this unit’ for definitions of key terms.
Students may exceed the prescribed word limit on assessments by 10% +/- without penalty. Word limits do
not
include the student information (i.e., student name, student number, etc.), the reference list/bibliography, or any in-text referencing citations/footnoting.
Due date (Stream 1)
: 25 May 2024, 11:00 pm AEST
Weighting:
50%
Length and/or format
: 1,800 words
Purpose
: Students apply their understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals in a local community, by drawing on the skills and knowledge from their course of study.
Learning outcomes assessed
: LO1, LO2, LO3
How to submit
: This assessment task must be submitted electronically via Speedgrader on Canvas
Return of assignment
: This assessment task will be graded electronically, and your numerical mark and feedback (Speedgrader) will be provided on Canvas. An announcement will be posted on Canvas when your numerical mark and feedback is available.