EFB226 - Essay Topic - Assessment 2
EFB226 - Essay Topic - Assessment 2
Note: Based largely on lectures 2 & 4
The manufacture and disposal of used clothing is a global problem. Some countries are attempting to address this issue. The essay consists of two main parts.
(a) In the first part of the essay show the following:(1) the magnitude of the problem (e.g. disposal) on a country/global scale, (2) what actions are being taken, (3) what areas are being addressed (manufacturing or disposal or both), and (4) what gaps remain that need to be addressed.
(b) In the second part of the essay you are expected to outline an action plan for reducing pollution generated during the manufacturing process and approaches to reduce the amount of used clothing going into landfill. In doing so, please take into account the existing and proposed policies and what new policies you would like to add. In recommending new approaches take into account the public acceptability of the proposed policies, their cost-effectiveness,feasibility, and effectiveness. You are also expected to critique existing policies.
Note: You may use any country or countries as case studies in addressing the relevant issues. To answer the question, please use appropriate theory and empirical evidence. Make sure to analyse the relevant issues in detail. Provide examples of instruments used and discuss their impacts/outcomes. Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the topic and the issues surrounding it. Make sure the data/information you use is current. Please see the rubric for further details.
Important link to start the essay:https://ausfashioncouncil.com/program/seamless/Links to an external site.Extra Tips from Lecture
Solution should make sense to introduce
Solution cant just be to add tax
Solution for consumption should be from an Australian point of view (What can Australia do)
Can use global data and look at the problem on a global scale but the solution should be what can be done within Australia
Solution to reduce consumption/amount of clothing going into landfill should be at a federal state level
Dont have to focus on all the issues (as there are too many) but acknowledge there are many issues
Assessment type Essay
Due Friday of Week 10
Length or duration 2000 words (+ 10% tolerance). Excludes the abstract and references.
Abstract and references are NOT counted in the word limit
Purpose Summative and formative.
This counts towards your final grade, yet also informs your learning for future assessment performance.
Links to Learning Outcomes Unit Learning Objectives: 1 to 8
Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs): KS 1.1, HO 2.1, HO 2.2, PC 3.1.
Weighting 30%
Description and marking Written essay using the topic above.
The essay should be of a professional standard with a cover page. It should contain:-an abstract
introduction
sub-headings
and a conclusion.
A list of relevant journal and book references must be included. The page numbers of citations should be provided. The essay should include relevant figures and tables. An in-depth discussion of figures and tables must be undertaken. It is intended that the research carried out by the student will lead to an in-depth understanding of the topic in question.
The essay will be assessed on its content, how well the arguments are presented, what supporting evidence is appended, in-depth analysis of the relevant issues, the clarity of its language, and how it is set out. The written essay should be set out professionally as if it were to be submitted for publication. The quality of references cited is important.
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