Scribd
Upload
2 views

SDGs_Assignment instruction_revised

The CCC8013 Sustainable Development Goals assignment requires students to analyze ecological footprint data and provide recommendations for sustainable living. It emphasizes the application of intellectual skills, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning, while adhering to specific submission guidelines and grading criteria. The assignment contributes 20% to the final course grade and includes detailed instructions for data analysis, presentation, and discussion of findings.

Uploaded by

leon wu
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2 views

SDGs_Assignment instruction_revised

The CCC8013 Sustainable Development Goals assignment requires students to analyze ecological footprint data and provide recommendations for sustainable living. It emphasizes the application of intellectual skills, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning, while adhering to specific submission guidelines and grading criteria. The assignment contributes 20% to the final course grade and includes detailed instructions for data analysis, presentation, and discussion of findings.

Uploaded by

leon wu
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

CCC8013 The Process of Science

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Assignment

Intended learning outcomes (ILOs)


LO2. Apply intellectual and practical skills (inquiry and analysis, critical thinking, written
communication, quantitative/data literacy, and information literacy) across a range of scientific
contexts.
LO3. Demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply learning about the process of science to
new settings and complex problems.
LO4. Develop personal and social responsibility (global civic knowledge and engagement,
intercultural competence, and ethical reasoning foundations) focused on real-world challenges.

Submission guidelines
• Limit your essay to TWO A4 pages including tables and figures (but not including the
reference list).
• Use Times New Roman font, font size 12 with single spacing.
• Title page is NOT required.
• In-text citation and a reference section are required.
• Submit your report in a PDF/Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx format) file via Turnitin (on
Moodle) by 6th March 2025 (Thur), 23:59
• Late submissions will be penalized based on the rules listed out in the document
“CCC8013 Important Things”

Grading of assignment
This assignment contributes towards 20% of your final grade for the course. See the last page
of this document for the detailed breakdown of how this assignment will be graded.

Instructions for assignment


In this assignment, we will utilize the ecological footprint (EF) data collected in Lab 2 to
examine patterns in resource usage among Lingnan students. We will also estimate the amount
of biologically productive areas on Earth needed to sustain our demands. Through this
assignment, you will showcase your analytical skills by analyzing and presenting data, as well
as effectively communicating your findings and interpretations through written explanations
and graphs (Graphs - Lab 5 & 6). Furthermore, based on your findings, you will be expected
to provide recommendations on how to transition towards a more sustainable lifestyle (Lab 3).

In this assignment, you will analyze the ecological footprint (EF) data of your class and provide
recommendations for a more sustainable lifestyle. Follow the steps below to complete the task:

1. Access the Class Data


Download the class EF data from Moodle. You can find it under the SDG assignment section
in Written Assignments.

2. Analyze the Data


Use your judgment to analyze the class data in a way that interests you. For example, you
might identify which activity contributes the most to the EF of Lingnan students, compare
water usage between students living in hostels and those living at home, or explore the
relationship between EF and food choices, etc. Your analysis should demonstrate your
understanding of different types of variables (e.g., categorical vs. quantifiable) and how to use
basic descriptive statistics.
3. Present Your Findings
Present your findings in a clear and organized way. Summarize your results in a table or
within the main text of your assignment, and create two different types of graphs (e.g., bar
chart, scatter plot, etc.) to visually represent your findings. Be sure to include explanations of
what the graphs show and why the results are important.

4. Discuss Implications and Provide Recommendations


Discuss the broader implications of your findings and consider how they compare to data from
other universities/regions. What insights do these results provide about our current lifestyle and
its environmental impact? Based on your analysis, offer practical recommendations for
transitioning to a more sustainable lifestyle. Ensure your interpretations and
recommendations are well-supported by relevant literature, and always cite your sources
appropriately (In text citation + reference list) and avoid plagiarism.

Tips for Success:


• Keep your analysis focused and clear.
• Use graphs to make your findings visually engaging and easy to understand.
• Back up your recommendations with evidence from credible sources.
Grading rubric

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Very poor


Use of correct Use of correct Incorrect use of Poor use of quantitative Failed to use quantitative
quantitative analysis. quantitative analysis. quantitative analysis. analysis. analysis.
Accurate presentation of Accurate presentation of Weak presentation of Weak presentation of Did not present any
Data analysis data, and the results are data, and the results are data/evidence. data/evidence. data/evidence.
and interpreted accurately interpreted clearly. References not well References not well Did not provide
interpretation and clearly. References are present organized/hard to follow. organized/hard to follow. references.
(max. 10 References well and easy to follow. Plagiarism.
marks) organized and easy to (5–6 marks) (3–4 marks)
follow. (7–8 marks) (2 marks or lower)

(9–10 marks)
Use of table/figure to Use of table/figure to Use of table/figure to Poor use of table/figure, Failed to present
effectively illustrate illustrate data, may illustrate data, but and contains substantial readable/interpretable
Data
data, contains no/very contain a few errors. lacking essential errors. table/figure.
illustration
few errors. information in some
(max. 10
(7-8 marks) parts and contains errors. (3-4 marks) (2 mark or lower)
marks)
(9-10 marks)
(5-6 marks)

You might also like