Assignment 1 Structured Essay ENG2002_2015_S3
Description Marks out of Wtg(%) Due date
Assignment 1 100.00 10.00 End Week 4
(Fri 11th Dec, 2015)
Submit: pdf via EASE, using filename as SURNAME_ENG2002_A1.pdf
Length: 1500 words (penalties will be applied if exceeded by more than 20%)
Format: Essay style, typed, 12 font size, arial or times new roman font, single
line spaced. Structure sentences into paragraphs, leaving a single blank
line between paragraphs. The use of an occasional (ie. one, or two)
diagram or photograph is acceptable, but do not overuse diagrams, tables
or photographs. Use a few subheadings to augment the structure of your
essay.
References: Include a single reference list at the end of the assignment. Try to source
some refereed journal (ie. non-internet) high quality references. Use intext
citation of your references. The Harvard system of referencing must
be used. Do not use too many references, just cite the most important/
pertinent ones as this is a structured essay, not a report or journal paper.
Extension policy: No extension allowed except in extenuating circumstances – see Course
Specification.
Warning about plagiarism
You will be severely penalised if it is found that you have copied verbatim from the work of other authors, including
from web sites. You may quote the work of others but quotations should be used sparingly. For each question,
quotations should amount to no more than 5 per cent of the specified word limit for that question, and each quotation
must be cited correctly. Plagiarism detection software may be used to check your assignment. To answer the
assignment questions you are expected to consult your study package and other sources. However, the work you
submit as your own work has to be in your own words. You are encouraged to discuss the concepts covered in the
assignment questions with your classmates and others, but you should not release your written responses to the
questions to anyone except the University. Students submitting a section or sections of assignment work which is the
same as other students’ work will be severely penalised. Further information about plagiarism can be found on the
University website.
Assignment One Essay (word limit : 1500) (100 marks)
This assignment is relevant to the following course objectives :
? Converse proficiently upon general knowledge and current affairs of the day
? Appreciate the history of technology and associated benefits to human society
? Understand the basic concepts behind environmental sustainability
? Understand the basic concepts behind environmental impact assessment
? Understand the role of politics, politicians, power and government
? (Appreciate the relevance of social structures and values) #
? (Suggest strategies for working effectively in a multi-cultural environments) #
? (Appreciate the basic philosophies behind modern engineering management) #
# not formally covered in the course until later than week 4, but the assignment does marginally touch on these areas
Introduction.
The recent large expansion of marine shrimp farming in Bangladesh is having significant
social and environmental consequences. By way of introduction to assignment one, please
watch the following YouTube video :-

Assignment Task
Write an essay on ‘The problems associated with Marine Shrimp Farming in Bangladesh’.
i) Introduction/background – briefly describe the industry and the market for marine
shrimp in Europe and worldwide. Describe the relevant social and environmental
impacts (~300 words).
ii) Expression of a likely viewp01oint from a local village elder, whose people may be
severely affected by the industry (~300 words)
iii) Expression of a likely viewp01oint from either a marine shrimp
grower/producer/merchant/exporter (your choice, ~300 words)
iv) Expression of a likely viewp01oint from a powerful ruling politician in Bangladesh
(either one who would like shrimp farming to continue because of its export
potential, or one which represents the disaffected farmers/people) (~300 words)
v) Conclusion/overview/recommendations (~300 words)
In points ii), iii) and iv) you may write in first or third person. Write for a hypothetical, not a
real person. In your research, demonstrate that you have considered and been guided by the
course learning objectives (to found on page 12 of the course introduction booklet).
Marking criteria
Assessment of your assignment will be based on your ability to summarise a problem
concisely, and also your ability to recognise, understand the viewp01oints of others. Marks will
be awarded according to the following criteria :-
? Introduction (Quality and style) 15 marks
? Viewp01oint 1 (Clarity of position and strength of argument) 15 marks
? Viewp01oint 2 (Clarity of position and strength of argument) 15 marks
? Viewp01oint 3 (Clarity of position and strength of argument) 15 marks
? Conclusion (Quality and style) 15 marks
? Presentation, spelling, grammar & references 25 marks

Assignment 1 Structured Essay ENG2002_2015_S3
Description Marks out of Wtg(%) Due date
Assignment 1 100.00 10.00 End Week 4
(Fri 11th Dec, 2015)
Submit: pdf via EASE, using filename as SURNAME_ENG2002_A1.pdf
Length: 1500 words (penalties will be applied if exceeded by more than 20%)
Format: Essay style, typed, 12 font size, arial or times new roman font, single
line spaced. Structure sentences into paragraphs, leaving a single blank
line between paragraphs. The use of an occasional (ie. one, or two)
diagram or photograph is acceptable, but do not overuse diagrams, tables
or photographs. Use a few subheadings to augment the structure of your
essay.
References: Include a single reference list at the end of the assignment. Try to source
some refereed journal (ie. non-internet) high quality references. Use intext
citation of your references. The Harvard system of referencing must
be used. Do not use too many references, just cite the most important/
pertinent ones as this is a structured essay, not a report or journal paper.
Extension policy: No extension allowed except in extenuating circumstances – see Course
Specification.
Warning about plagiarism
You will be severely penalised if it is found that you have copied verbatim from the work of other authors, including
from web sites. You may quote the work of others but quotations should be used sparingly. For each question,
quotations should amount to no more than 5 per cent of the specified word limit for that question, and each quotation
must be cited correctly. Plagiarism detection software may be used to check your assignment. To answer the
assignment questions you are expected to consult your study package and other sources. However, the work you
submit as your own work has to be in your own words. You are encouraged to discuss the concepts covered in the
assignment questions with your classmates and others, but you should not release your written responses to the
questions to anyone except the University. Students submitting a section or sections of assignment work which is the
same as other students’ work will be severely penalised. Further information about plagiarism can be found on the
University website.
Assignment One Essay (word limit : 1500) (100 marks)
This assignment is relevant to the following course objectives :
? Converse proficiently upon general knowledge and current affairs of the day
? Appreciate the history of technology and associated benefits to human society
? Understand the basic concepts behind environmental sustainability
? Understand the basic concepts behind environmental impact assessment
? Understand the role of politics, politicians, power and government
? (Appreciate the relevance of social structures and values) #
? (Suggest strategies for working effectively in a multi-cultural environments) #
? (Appreciate the basic philosophies behind modern engineering management) #
# not formally covered in the course until later than week 4, but the assignment does marginally touch on these areas
Introduction.
The recent large expansion of marine shrimp farming in Bangladesh is having significant
social and environmental consequences. By way of introduction to assignment one, please
watch the following YouTube video :-

Assignment Task
Write an essay on ‘The problems associated with Marine Shrimp Farming in Bangladesh’.
i) Introduction/background – briefly describe the industry and the market for marine
shrimp in Europe and worldwide. Describe the relevant social and environmental
impacts (~300 words).
ii) Expression of a likely viewpoint from a local village elder, whose people may be
severely affected by the industry (~300 words)
iii) Expression of a likely viewpoint from either a marine shrimp
grower/producer/merchant/exporter (your choice, ~300 words)
iv) Expression of a likely viewpoint from a powerful ruling politician in Bangladesh
(either one who would like shrimp farming to continue because of its export
potential, or one which represents the disaffected farmers/people) (~300 words)
v) Conclusion/overview/recommendations (~300 words)
In points ii), iii) and iv) you may write in first or third person. Write for a hypothetical, not a
real person. In your research, demonstrate that you have considered and been guided by the
course learning objectives (to found on page 12 of the course introduction booklet).
Marking criteria
Assessment of your assignment will be based on your ability to summarise a problem
concisely, and also your ability to recognise, understand the viewpoints of others. Marks will
be awarded according to the following criteria :-
? Introduction (Quality and style) 15 marks
? Viewpoint 1 (Clarity of position and strength of argument) 15 marks
? Viewpoint 2 (Clarity of position and strength of argument) 15 marks
? Viewpoint 3 (Clarity of position and strength of argument) 15 marks
? Conclusion (Quality and style) 15 marks
? Presentation, spelling, grammar & references 25 marks