Assessment Type: Research problem, library search and literature review – individual assessment (1,500 words) Purpose: To allow students to develop skills in researching a problem (question, issue, opportunity etc.), conducting a library search, sorting and analysing information and writing a short literature review. These skills underpin all academic scholarship. Value: 30% Topic: The principle of Sustainability is to ensure that all existing resources will be maintained for future generations. Living sustainably is about living within the means of our natural systems or environment and ensuring that our lifestyle does not harm society and culture. Discuss 2 aspects of sustainable living and explore relevant innovations to ensure sustainability. Task Details: This assessment is designed to allow students to develop good research and interpretation skills. Good reports demonstrate the ability to critically analyse relevant researched material, interpreting what it means for a given topic or issue. This then leads to supported recommendations and conclusions. The literature review gives the opportunity to study an assigned topic in depth. It requires students to find relevant sources of information that will enable them to write the eventual individual report from an informed point of view. This will help students to develop writing and information literacy skills. Reviews should include the following: • Determine what has been written on a topic • Provide an overview of key concepts from the sources • Identify major relationships or patterns • Identify strengths and weaknesses • Identify any gaps in the research • Identify any conflicting evidence Presentation: The Literature Review needs to be submitted as follows: • 1500 + 10% word academic style report • Word .doc or .docx • Arial 10 point font • Title page • Introduction and conclusion • Suitable headings and sub-headings • Reference List Marking Guide: Introduction explaining topic 4 marks Interpretation of Literature 6 marks Discussion of implications for topic 6 marks Conclusions 4 marks Correct referencing 4 marks Coherence of report 3 marks Overall presentation, spelling & grammar 3 marks Total marks 30 marks