Explain and critically evaluate complex concepts

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Assignment A: Resource Efficient Design and the Rebound Effect (essay)

Learning outcomes

1. Engage with recent good quality academic literature in a self-directed way
2. Use academic and case based examples to support your argument
3. Show a clear understanding of the Rebound Effect and how it might compromise resource efficiency
4. Explain and critically evaluate complex concepts;
5. Communicate in a clear, concise and appropriate style for a postgraduate academic essay

Coursework

Assessment of the Resource Efficient Design module consists of two items of individual student work:

- Assignment A: Resource Efficient Design and the Rebound Effect (detailed in this document)
- Assignment B: Waste reduction and resource efficiency (details of assignment B are in a separate document)

Tasks to be undertaken:

The ‘Rebound Effect' can compromise attempts to move towards more efficient resource use.

1. Discuss this statement and provide practical examples and academic references in support of your argument

2. Prepare and academic essay of 1,500 words maximum (including headings and excluding references)

Assignment B: Recommendations for waste reduction and improved resource use

Learning Outcomes

1. To recognise and engage with contentious issues regarding resource use and waste reduction
2. To select, summarise and examine in a systematic way the design considerations for reduced waste and resource use
3. To read and selectively draw upon a government report in the development of an argument
4. To identify and incorporate relevant literature into your discussion
5. To identify and present a clear set of supported design recommendations for addressing a complex resource issue.

Tasks to be undertaken:

The previous assignment (A) for this module asked you to consider a resource related concept - the Rebound Effect. Assignment B continues with this broad approach and asks you to look beyond the confines of a single discipline to the wider academic, practitioner and policy issues that are reflected in the move towards more Resource Efficient Design.

For the assignment you are asked:

To identify a specific product or process and to outline a set of DESIGN recommendations for improving the efficiency with which resources are used throughout its life cycle. You might have an active interest in the product or process through work, leisure or local action; alternatively you could select one about which you have some knowledge but are not actively involved. The assignment is not specifically focused on the design of an artefact but may refer to the design of a process that contributes to enhanced resource efficiency.

In particular you are asked to:

1. Provide a brief but clear overview of the resource considerations within the selected process or product life-cycle;

2. Identify a range of interventions that will reduce the use of natural resources, energy and/or level of waste generated in the selected product or process;

3. Provide a summary set of design recommendations.

Attachment:- Resource Efficient Design and the Rebound Effect.rar

Reference no: EM132284720

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Reviews

len2284720

4/16/2019 1:44:02 AM

To achieve a ‘good pass’ of 60% to 69%: you should demonstrate the above plus a broader context through which the Rebound Effect can be considered. To achieve an ‘excellent pass’ of 70% or greater you must demonstrate the above to a high degree plus particularly good insight, critical analysis or synthesis of ideas; excellent presentation; excellent logical structure and coherent argument; complete referencing; thorough understanding and critical appraisal.

len2284720

4/16/2019 1:43:45 AM

The basis for any merits or deficiencies that you outline in the paper should be supported by objective fact or other reputable documentation – practitioner and academic. However, you may wish to highlight instances where in your judgement, with reference to the extent of current knowledge and understanding, some courses of action would appear to be desirable. For example, certain practices or policies may appear to be at odds with the best available empirical findings or theoretical models, and hence capable of improvement if modified to take account of these. Alternatively further research may be necessary to expand our knowledge or to reduce uncertainties

len2284720

4/16/2019 1:43:33 AM

This assignment aims to encourage you to engage with recent academic literature on this wide and rapidly changing topic. You will find that the lectures in the module help you to engage with this literature, but this assignment is not only about demonstrating understanding of material in the lectures. By identifying and effectively critiquing quality academic literature you are demonstrating masters-level skills. 1. Your assignment should take the form of an academic that draws upon examples from that literature and where appropriate other sources. This means that normal academic standards of referencing and citation must be adhered to. Citation, referencing and information control is dealt within the Research Methods module. Most journals have a guide to authors that can be accessed electronically.

len2284720

4/16/2019 1:42:41 AM

Assessment of the Resource Efficient Design module consists of two items of individual student work: • Assignment A: Resource Efficient Design and the Rebound Effect (detailed in this document) • Assignment B: Waste reduction and resource efficiency (details of assignment B are in a separate document) Together these comprise 100% of the assessment for this module, with a weighting of 30% (assignment A) and 70% (assignment B). Both assignments are compulsory in the sense that the module cannot be passed unless both are completed.

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