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1ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS AssessmentCoursework Report (Final)Assessment code:011Academic Year:2020/21Trimester:2Module Title:Academic and Professional SkillsModule Code:MOD003325Level:4Module Leader:Louise Hadley and Ben ReidWeighting:70 (%)Word Limit:2000 wordsThis excludes bibliography and other items listed in rule 6.75 of theAcademic Regulations:http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdfAssessed LearningOutcomes1,2,3 & 5Submission Deadline :This assignment must be received by no later than 14:00 on Monday19th April 2021 WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:• This assignment must be completed individually.• You must use the Harvard referencing system.• Your work must indicate the number of words you have used. Written assignments must notexceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, theexcessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of thepiece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (regulation6.74).• Assignment submissions are to be made anonymously. Do not write your name anywhere onyour work.• Write your student ID number at the top of every page.• Where the assignment comprises more than one task, all tasks must be submitted in a singledocument.• You must number all pages.SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:In order to achieve full marks, you must submit your work before the deadline. Work that issubmitted late – up to five working days after the published submission deadline – will be acceptedand marked. However, the element of the module’s assessment to which the work contributes willbe capped with a maximum mark of 40%.Work cannot be submitted if the period of 5 working days after the deadline has passed (unlessthere is an approved extension). Failure to submit within the relevant period will mean that youhave failed the assessment.Requests for short-term extensions will only be considered in the case of illness or other causeconsidered valid by the iCentre Adviser. Please contact iCentre@lca.anglia.ac.uk. A request mustnormally be received and agreed by the iCentre Adviser in writing at least 24 hours prior to thedeadline. See rules 6.56-6.65: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf2Mitigation: The deadline for submission of mitigation in relation to this assignment is no later thanfive working days after the submission date of this work. Please contact iCentre@lca.anglia.ac.ukSee rules 6.103 – 6.132: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdfASSIGNMENT QUESTIONTask: Write a report of 2000 words answering the 2-part question in the box below. Question:The local council has decided to build a new urban park. You have been asked toanalyse the various impacts of an urban park.Use this analysis to recommend ways of maximising the benefits and minimisingthe challenges of the urban park. (100 marks)You should analyse the impact from three perspectives, however your reportshould cover a MAIN PERSPECTIVE relating to your degree. This part of youranalysis should be the longest (approximately 600 words).For students studying a degree related to Health and Social Care the mainperspective should be The Health Impacts.These might include:• impact of green spaces on health• the impact of green spaces on wellbeing• the challenges of encouraging the use of the parkFor students studying a degree related to Business the main perspectiveshould be The Economic Impacts.These might include:• job creation (both long and short term)• cost to the taxpayer of building the park• attraction of new businesses to the area3For students studying a degree related to Tourism and Events Managementthe main perspective should be: The Impacts on the Tourism,Hospitality and Events Industries.These might include:• opportunities for holding events in the park• logistical challenges of holding events in the park.• development of permanent hospitality facilities (such as the park café)You will also need to analyse two other perspectives (approximately 300 wordson each). These perspectives are:The impacts from an environmental perspectiveThese might include:• pollution (e.g air, noise, water)• sustainability (e.g education, biodiversity)The impacts from a social perspectiveThese might include:• community development (e.g. social cohesion, morale)• gentrification (changes in social and demographic factors)4Your report should follow the structure and suggested word counts below:Cover Page• Title of the report• Title of the module• Student Number (1xxxxxx)• Date of submission• Word countExecutive Summary (not included in the word count)• Summary of each section of the reportContents Page• Main section headings with page numbersIntroduction (suggested: 300 words)• Definition of urban park• A discussion (with examples) of the benefits and general challengesassociated with urban parks.• A sentence summarising the main aims of the reportAnalysis (suggested: 1250 words, 3 perspectives)• Short introductory paragraph including a statement with the aim of the reportand a map sentence.• Identification of the 3 distinct perspectives. These perspectives should be thesub-sections of the analysis and the topics of the main body paragraphs.• Each body paragraph should include a topic sentence which links it to thequestion.• In order to analyse each perspective, research from relevant sources shouldbe used to support the impacts of building and urban park.• NOTE: The part of your analysis covering your main perspective should bemore comprehensive than the other points you consider. It is suggested thatthis should make up at least half of the analysis section (i.e. 600 words).Conclusion (suggested: 150 words)• Summary of the Analysis sectionRecommendations (suggested: 300 words)• Introductory statement• Three recommendations that are related to the perspectives considered in theAnalysis section.• Each recommendation must suggest how the council can either maximise thebenefits or minimise the challenges of building an urban park identified in youranalysis.• These recommendations should be presented as bullet points and besupported by research.5Reference List (not included in word count)• This should follow the conventions of Harvard referencing.Appendices (not included in word count)• Any figures, tables, or diagrams etc. can be included here.• NB. There is no expectation for students to complete an appendices section.Allocation of Marks •Task fulfilment including: addressing the task, relevancy, and level of analysis(40%) • Structure including: report structure, paragraph structure and cohesion (20%)• Use of sources including: range, quality, paraphrasing/ summarising andreferencing (20%)• Language including: range, accuracy and style (20%)ASSESSMENT CRITERIA• Knowledge and understanding of relevant research relating to issues relatedto the case studies as well as analysing and understanding the implications ofthese issues.• Ability to independently manage learning resources, demonstrate command ofHarvard referencing, structure a report according to academic conventionsand express ideas accurately while maintaining academic style.