Take Home Essay Task Instructions
Instructions
· You need to write a 1500-word (+/- 10%) academic essay answering one of the questions below.
· Cite and reference any sources used using Harvard style. referencing. You need to provide a full reference list at the end of the essay (this is not part of the word count).
· You need to use a minimum of 4 of the sources from the Reading List and a minimum of 3 sources you have found yourself.
· You must complete the cover sheet and submit as the first page in the same file as your essay.
· This work must be entirely your own. Please see ‘Use of Technology’ section below for further details. In addition, note that use of a proofreader (either a professional or a friend) will be seen as an Academic Integrity offence.
· Submit on Canvas by the deadline (any submissions one minute after deadline will be counted as late; any submissions more than 3 days late will not receive teacher feedback).
· Clearly label your submitted file in English only using the following format: first name / last name / student ID / task name (e.g., Jane Smith 24789122 THE)
· Use Arial or Calibri font size 12. Lines should be 1.5 spaced and margins justified.
Questions:
Option 1: Culture and Study Abroad
‘Ecochard and Fotheringham (2017) argue that the challenges faced by international students can be grouped into three main types: linguistic, socio-cultural, and academic differences from prior learning experiences. Which of these types of challenges do you think is hardest for international students to overcome? Justify your answer.’
Option 2: Artificial Intelligence
‘Developments in Artificial Intelligence offer a range of benefits to students, especially when used correctly and in accordance with university guidelines. However, the use of AI could also potentially harm students' abilities in critical thinking, creativity, and communication. Is AI more likely to harm or benefit students? Include these three areas when justifying your answer.’
Option 3: Sustainability
‘Climate change is a pressing global issue with long-term consequences. Individuals, governments, and companies all play roles in impacting and addressing climate change. Which one of these stakeholders plays a more significant role in mitigating the effects of climate change?’
Use of Technology:
For this task, you can:
· Use online dictionaries.
· Use citation tools (e.g., Cite This For Me) that help format citations and references.
· Use tools that suggest corrections to inaccuracies in your written work (eg Microsoft Word’s spellchecker, Grammarly).
You cannot:
· Use technology to translate texts (in whole or in part) into another language.
· Ask AI tools to produce any of the essay, or copy text from AI tools.
· Use tools that scan the essay and insert citations to sources.
· Write the essay (in whole or in part) in another language and then translate it into English.