ENV222 Assignment #2

In this assignment, you will consider how,

concretely, we might find a path

towards a more sustainable human

society.

• Begin with an introduction where you

describe the nature or characteristics

of sustainability: What is it? How,

based on course readings and lectures, do

you understand sustainability? (You

could include ideas here like planetary

boundaries, a particular definition of

sustainability, regenerative perspectives,

the relationship to social justice or well- being…). As well, provide a brief

overview of the rest of your paper. Make

sure your paper includes a clear thesis

statement which summarises the essence

of your argument (the nature of

sustainability + three key changes

needed to get there + key obstacles).

(Guideline: 175-225 words)

The following three sections could appear in

any order:

• Identify and describe one

technological innovation/change that

might help move us toward a more

sustainable society (Why is this change

important? How does it contribute to

sustainability?). Technological changes

could include changes to industrial

processes, energy production,

transportation systems, agricultural

models, or the way we design built

environments (this is not an exhaustive

list). Then, consider one economic,

political, psychological, or value- related factor/obstacle that might need

to be overcome to implement this change

or innovation (Why? How?). (Guideline:

250-300 words)

• Identify and describe one political or

economic change that might be

necessary to move towards

sustainability (Why is this change

important? How does it contribute to

sustainability?). Possible changes could

include carbon trading or taxes, measures

to move toward a steady-state economy,

specific new international or national

policies (UN, trade agreements, etc.),

measures to relocalise economies

(bioregionalism), changing economic

indicators, changing rules governing

corporate behaviour, changes to

democratic governance, or initiatives like

a Green New Deal (this is not an

exhaustive list). Then consider one

technological, psychological, or

value-related factor/obstacle that

might need to be overcome to implement

this change (Why? How?). (Guideline:

250-300 words)

• Identify and describe one key

change in values, behaviours,

psychology, or worldview that might

be necessary to move towards

sustainability (Why is it important?

How does it contribute to sustainability?).

These changes could include moving

away from anthropocentrism,

domination, patriarchy, or consumerism

or shifting values from having more to

finding more life satisfaction in

community (this is not an exhaustive

list). Then consider one technological,

political, or economic factor/obstacle

that might need to be overcome to

implement this change (Why? How?).

(Guideline: 250-300 words)

Conclude your paper in one of two ways

(Guideline: 250-350 words):

• Option #1: Based on your analysis, what

might be some of the most effective

strategies for moving towards

sustainability? (Ex. Individual behaviour

changes, education, specific “holding

actions,” political advocacy or strategies,

technological innovation, specific social

movements or forms of pre- figurative/visionary action, new economic

initiatives, etc.)

• Option #2: Based on your analysis, along

with a reflection on your own personal

interests and talents, describe one or

more concrete ways that you would like

to work for sustainability, either in the

present or future. Why do you see this as

important and worthwhile? What

implications does this have for your own

lifestyle, studies, values, practices, and

behaviours? (Feel free to use first-person

pronouns here.)

Use of Course Materials

Over the course of your paper, make sure

that you draw on course references (and,

optionally, additional academic references) to

support your argument. At a minimum (C- level), draw on two different course lectures

and four different core course readings (from

at least three different weeks of the course).

The best papers will draw on a great

diversity of course sources (at least seven

different course readings and four different

course lectures) and may also include

additional academic references or optional

readings.

Length

The total length of your paper, counted from

just after the title to just before the reference

list, should be no more than 1400 words

total. Length penalties for longer papers will

be deducted as follows:

1401-1500 words total: 2% penalty

1501-1600 words total: 7% penalty

1601-1700 words total: 12% penalty

(with a penalty increasing at 5%/additional

hundred words thereafter)

Referencing Style

Reference your paper using a simplified APA

style, but make sure that all in-text citations

include a page or slide number (even if it is

not a direct quote). Note that you should use

references to support all your key ideas,

including those in introductions and

conclusions. Please include a page number,

even if the idea is not a direct quote.

• Books are cited in the format (Authors,

date, pp. #)

ex. (Khan & Smith, 2007, pp. 7-8)

• Lectures may be cited more simply in the

format (Lecture 1, slide #)

• In-class videos may be referenced using

the video title, lecture number, and video

time index: ex. (Welcome to the

Anthropocene, Lecture 1, 2:00-2:20).

Make sure to include a reference list in

simplified APA format:

• Books should be referenced as in the

syllabus (or in proper APA).

• Lectures may be referenced simply as

“Lecture #, date”

• In-class videos in the form “Video Title,

Lecture #.”

Please note that in-class videos are

essentially considered as part of the lecture

and do not count as a source distinct from

lecture.

Sources should be listed in alphabetical

order by the author’s last name. Sources

with no author (e.g. Lectures, videos) can be

placed according to the first letter of the first

word of the reference.

Important: Naming your File

Name your file in the following format:

• Begin with the TA code corresponding to

your tutorial’s TA: (see Perusall for codes)

• Your Tutorial code: ex. 201 (no initial “0”,

no “TUT”)

• The comes your name in the form

LastnameFirstname

• Then comes Assignment2

• Separate each with a hyphen

Example: R-201-JonesMila-Assignment2.doc

Submit your assignment on Quercus in doc,

docx, or rtf (not pdf) format.

Reminder: Late Penalties

A 5%/day late penalty is applied to late

papers and no paper will be accepted more

than 7 days late unless an extension has

been granted by the head TA. Please

endeavour to hand your paper in on time.

Extensions must be requested at least

48 hours before the due date and time

and will only be granted for acceptable

medical/accessibility-related reasons or

similar exceptional circumstances.

Assignment #2: Student Name:

Student No.:

Grade Level A (Excellent) B (Good) C (Adequate) D (Marginal) F (Inadequate)

Quality of Writing and

Technical Issues (15%)

☐ Writing is excellent (includes

word choice, spelling, sentence

structure, flow, coherence,

transitions, and grammar).

☐ You include your name and

student number. You name your

file correctly, including the TA &

tutorial code.

☐ All in-text references include

page numbers.

☐ There is a consolidated

reference list in APA style.

☐ Writing is good (includes

word choice, spelling, sentence

structure, flow, coherence,

transitions, and grammar).

☐ You include your name and

student number. You name your

file correctly, including the TA &

tutorial code.

☐ All in-text references include

page numbers.

☐ There is a consolidated

reference list in APA style.

☐ Writing is adequate (includes

word choice, spelling, sentence

structure, flow, coherence,

transitions, and grammar).

☐ You include your name and

student number. You name your

file correctly, including the TA &

tutorial code.

☐ Most in-text references

include page numbers.

☐ There is a proper

consolidated reference list.

☐ Writing is marginal (includes

word choice, spelling, sentence

structure, flow, coherence,

transitions, and grammar).

☐ Some, but not all, of the

technical requirements are

fulfilled.

☐ Inadequate: The paper is

often difficult to follow (includes

word choice, spelling, sentence

structure, flow, coherence,

transitions, and grammar).

☐ Many of the technical

requirements are not fulfilled.

Critical

Analysis/Synthesis and

Organisation

(60%)

☐ The paper skillfully identifies

three changes (one from each

category) needed to facilitate a

transition toward sustainability.

☐ You include an excellent

introduction describing the

nature and characteristics of

sustainability, an insightful

thesis statement, and a clear

overview of your paper.

☐ Each major point

(change/innovation) is

presented deftly and developed

logically (why/how is it

important?). At least one

potential obstacle from another

category is analysed as well as

an insight about how this

impediment might be overcome.

The points draw on key course

concepts.

☐ Each point is supported by

convincing evidence.

☐ The paper has a compelling

conclusion that both

summarises key points and

proposes some effective

strategies for moving forward

(collectively or personally).

☐ The paper clearly identifies

three changes (one from each

category) needed to facilitate a

transition toward sustainability.

☐ You include a clear

introduction describing the

nature and characteristics of

sustainability, a thoughtful thesis

statement, and a good overview

of your paper.

☐ Each major point

(change/innovation) is

presented clearly and developed

logically (why/how is it

important?). At least one

potential obstacle from another

category is analysed along with

some suggestion of how this

could be overcome. The points

draw on key course concepts.

☐ Each point is supported by

clear, logical evidence.

☐ The paper has a well- thought-out conclusion that both

summarises key points and

proposes some effective

strategies for moving forward

(collectively or personally).

☐ The paper identifies three

changes (one from each

category) needed to facilitate a

transition toward sustainability.

☐ You include an adequate

introduction describing the

nature of sustainability, a clear

thesis statement, and an

overview of your paper.

☐ Each major point

(change/innovation) is

developed logically (why/how is

it important?). At least one

potential obstacle from another

category is analysed. The points

draw on key course concepts.

☐ Each point is supported by

adequate evidence.

☐ The paper has a clear

conclusion that both

summarises key points and

proposes some strategies for

moving forward (collectively or

personally).

☐ The paper identifies three

changes (one from each

category) needed to facilitate a

transition toward sustainability.

☐ You include an introduction

with a thesis statement and an

overview of your paper.

☐ Each major point

(change/innovation) is

presented (why/how is it

important?). At least one

potential obstacle from another

category is described. The

points draw on course concepts.

☐ Each point is supported by

some evidence.

☐ The paper has a conclusion

that proposes at least one

strategy for moving forward

(collectively or personally).

☐ The paper inadequately

identifies key changes, not

covering many of the key points

required.

☐ The structure of your

argument lacks key features

such as a good introduction and

conclusion.

☐ Points are confusing or lack

logical development, key

evidence, interactions, or

relationship to course concepts.

☐ Little or no analytic and

integrative thinking are evident.

Quality of Research

(25%)

☐ In the assignment, at least 7

readings and 4 lectures are

skillfully used to support your

points. Each major point draws

on a wide diversity (4+) of

sources. Additional academic

sources are used where helpful.

☐ In the assignment, at least 5- 6 readings and 3 lectures are

skillfully used to support your

points. Each major point draws

on a diversity (3+) of sources.

Additional academic sources are

used where helpful.

☐ In the assignment, at least 4

readings and 2 lectures are

used to support your points.

Each major point draws on at

least two sources. Additional

academic sources are used

where appropriate.

☐ In the assignment, at least 2- 3 readings and 2 lectures are

used to support your points.

☐ In the assignment, fewer

than 2 readings and 2 lectures

are used to support your points.

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