ELEC ENG 7057 S1, 2021
Assignment 6: Position Paper (20%)
1200 - 1500 words
Due: 10pm Monday 14 June 2021
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Note: Assignment 6 has a 40% hurdle requirement.
Topic
With reference to relevant and reliable sources, discuss a challenge or challenges in the use of an
existing water strategy/technology or strategies/technologies to contribute to sustainable water supply.
You may focus on dry area/s or a specific city/region.
Minimum number of water strategies/technologies to be discussed: one*
Minimum number of challenges to be discussed: one**
*: Ensure a high-level category is used to refer to any water strategy or technology.
**: Ensure appropriate subcategorisation when focusing on a single challenge for the entire paper.
Task description
1. Write an individual position paper of 1200 - 1500 words in response to the set topic and in
accordance with the assessment criteria set out below.
2. Submit the paper using the template provided in Modules > Assignment 6.
3. Complete the Argument Map included in the position paper template to show the premises
and conclusions your position paper is based on.
4. You must use at least five sources in addition to any readings provided in MyUni. At least
three of the five sources must be academic. Other sources may be government, non-
government organisation or industry publications.
5. You must use at least one figure or table as part of your discussion.
6. Submit the sources in a zip file. Submit your paper separately as a doc or docx file.

Related Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the role of high level communication skills in professional engineering and
research practice.
2. Understand the effects of cultural background on communication idioms.
3. Communicate effectively in English in multi-cultural professional and academic contexts.
5. Analyse and critically evaluate information obtained from diverse sources.
6. Plan engineering solutions that take into account environmental and societal impact.

ELEC ENG 7057 S1, 2021 Assignment 6 Position Paper Assessment Criteria
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Criteria Mark
Introduction
i. A clear statement of the topic is provided.
ii. Appropriate contextual information is provided; any necessary definitions are provided.
iii. A clear statement of an appropriate point of view addressing the topic is provided.
iv. A clear outline of key issues as a logical framework for discussion is provided.
/3
Discussion Paragraphs - Structure
i. Each issue is discussed in a separate paragraph.
ii. Appropriate topic sentence(s) introduce each paragraph:
a. the issue to be discussed in the paragraph is clear; any sub-issues are identified; the viewpoint of
the paragraph is clear.
iii. Paragraphs are cohesive and logically structured:
a. appropriate sub-issues are identified
b. the evidence presented for each sub-issue relates to that sub-issue
c. issue and sub-issue headings are used and are consistent with the introduction and topic
sentences
d. information moves from general to specific
e. thematic progression is cohesive (old information before new).
Discussion Paragraphs - Use of Evidence
i. The discussion presents a concise analysis and interpretation of the evidence in the cited sources.
ii. Relevant and reliable evidence is referred to:
a. at least five sources are found in addition to the set sources, three of which must be academic.
iii. Evidence is well integrated into the discussion to support claims:
a. evidence supports the discussion rather than forming the discussion; paraphrasing is appropriate
and accurate; minimal use of direct quotes.
iv. Figures or tables are appropriately presented, referenced and integrated into the discussion.
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Argument
i. The discussion in each paragraph presents a sound argument:
a. all assertions support the viewpoint and sufficient evidence is provided to support the viewpoint.
ii. The paper as a whole presents a sound argument:
a. the viewpoint of each paragraph is consistent with the overall viewpoint
b. the stated findings are consistent with the discussion and support the viewpoint.
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Conclusion (Findings)
i. A concise restatement of the viewpoint and a summary of key findings that reflects the structure of
the discussion are provided.
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Argument Map: The Map presents a valid and sound argument; the Map reflects the Discussion. /2
Marks may be deducted for not applying Assignment 2 feedback:
- A reasonable attempt to apply Assignment 2 feedback must be evident.

Marks may be deducted for lack of appropriate referencing:
- All use of sources must be acknowledged in-text and a reference list must be provided.

Marks may be deducted for inappropriate language use.
- Register: Appropriate register must be used (formal and objective).
- Grammar: Accurate grammar must be used throughout the paper.

Marks may be deducted for any of the following:
• not submitting sources used
• inappropriate naming of source files
• inappropriate formatting

• over/under length by more than 10 %
• late submission (as per the course outline)
• plagiarism or other forms of breach of
academic integrity

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