Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Impact of Climate Change

This document discusses the impact of climate change on achieving global sustainability goals. It explores the barriers faced and the role of renewable energy sources in mitigating climate change. The document also emphasizes the need for awareness to address the challenges.

TLC 501 Assignment 1
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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Referencing
of sources
(in-text, end-
text)
Not enough
information has
been used from
academic sources
and/or information
from sources is not
well paraphrased or
quoted. Sources
have been
insufficiently
acknowledged
through in-text and
end-text references.
Sufficient information
from reliable sources
has been presented
but much of it is not
well paraphrased or
quoted. Sources have
been insufficiently
acknowledged
through in-text and
end-text references.
Information from
sources is well
paraphrased or quoted
and appropriate in-text
and end-text references
are provided for many
sources.
Information from
sources is very well
paraphrased or
quoted. Appropriate
in-text and end-text
references are
provided for most
sources.
Paraphrasing
Referencing
academic
sources
Critical
evaluation of
sources and
voice
Contains very little
critical discussion
(e.g., analysis,
comparison,
synthesis,
evaluation or
justification), and is
mostly descriptive.
Contains some critical
discussion (e.g.,
analysis, comparison,
synthesis, evaluation
or justification), but is
largely descriptive.
Contains some critical
discussion (e.g., analysis,
comparison, synthesis,
evaluation or
justification), and
evaluation of different of
perspectives.
Uses critical
questions to discuss
the issue in a range
of ways (e.g.,
analysis,
comparison,
synthesis,
evaluation or
justification),
including evaluation
of different of
perspectives.
Critical
writing
ASPECTS OF WRITING
Introduction There is no effective
introduction.
The topic is
introduced but does
not follow a general to
specific pattern. There
are a number of
unnecessary specific
points or arguments.
There is not outline
statement or the
overall plan of the
essay is not clearly
stated.
The introduction follows
a general to specific
pattern setting the
context, purpose and
scope, leading up to the
thesis statement and an
overall plan of the essay.
The introduction
clearly and logically
sets the scene,
states the purpose
and scope, and
leads up to the
thesis statement
with no unnecessary
points or
arguments.
Introduction
Thesis
Statement
There is no
recognisable thesis
statement.
There is a recognisable
thesis statement, but
the writer’s argument
is either not clear or
overly simplistic.
The thesis statement
states the writer’s
position and argument
clearly.
The thesis
statement clearly
states the writer’s
position and takes
into account the
complexities of the
issue
Thesis
statements
Topic
sentences
The topic sentences
are not organised in
any logical way,
and/or do not
effectively support
the thesis
The topic sentences
could be organised in
a more logical way.
They support the
thesis statement to
some extent.
The topic sentences are
well organised, clear and
support your thesis
statement using
different perspectives on
the issue.
The topic sentences
are very well
organised, clear,
and strongly
support your thesis
statement with a
Topic
sentences
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statement. Too few
topic sentences
have been written
wide range of
different
perspectives on the
issue.
Body
paragraph
The paragraph lacks
a topic sentence,
the supporting
sentences are not
organised in any
logical way, and/or
do not relate
directly to the topic
sentence or the
thesis statement.
The paragraph has a
topic sentence.
However, it needs to
express the main
point of the paragraph
more clearly, and
support the thesis
statement more
directly. The
supporting sentences
need to be organised
in a more logical way,
and relate more
directly to the topic
sentence.
The paragraph has a
topic sentence which
supports the thesis
statement and
summarises the main
point of the paragraph.
The supporting
sentences are organised
in a logical way, and
relate directly to the
topic sentence.
The paragraph has a
topic sentence
which strongly
supports the thesis
statement and
clearly summarises
the main point of
the paragraph. The
supporting
sentences flow well,
are organised in a
very logical way,
and give strong
support to the topic
sentence.
Topic
sentences
Body
paragraphs
Language use
Flow
(coherence,
cohesion)
The texts are
difficult to follow.
Ideas need to be
organised more
clearly and linked
together more with
linking words (e.g.
However, Similarly),
and other cohesive
devices (e.g.
pronouns and
synonyms).
The texts need to flow
more easily with more
clearly organised
sentences and more
frequent use of linking
words (e.g. However,
Similarly) and other
cohesive devices (e.g.
pronouns and
synonyms).
Ideas are relatively well.
The use of linking words
(e.g. However and
Similarly) and other
cohesive devices (e.g.
pronouns and
synonyms) improves the
flow of the writing.
Ideas are very well
linked to each other
through clear
organisation and
effective use of
linking words (e.g.
However, Similarly)
and other cohesive
devices (e.g.
pronouns and
synonyms).
Flow
Vocabulary Very few academic
and topic specific
terms are used. A
number of words
are used
inappropriately
making the meaning
of phrases difficult
to follow
Some academic words
and topic specific
terms are used. A
small number of
words are used
inappropriately
making the meaning
of some phrases
difficult to follow at
times.
A range of academic
words and topic specific
terms are used. Words
are mostly used
appropriately making
the meaning of phrases
easy to follow
A wide range of
academic
vocabulary and
topic specific terms
are used.
Vocabulary use is
appropriate and
creative making the
meaning of phrases
very clear and a
pleasure to read.
Academic
vocabulary
Style
Sentence
structure,
grammar and
punctuation
There are major
problems with
sentence structure,
grammar and
punctuation, which
make the meaning
of the writing
difficult to follow.
There are some
problems with
sentence structure,
grammar and
punctuation, which
may interfere with the
meaning of some
sentences. However,
the meaning of most
sentences is relatively
clear.
The essay is generally
written in well-
structured, well-
punctuated sentences,
and there is some
sentence variety. Minor
grammatical errors in
the assignment do not
interfere with the
meaning of the writing.
The essay is written
in well-structured,
well-punctuated
sentences. There
are very few
grammatical errors
in the assignment.
The variety of
grammar and
sentence types used
leads to very
effective
communication.
Sentence
structure
Clauses
Punctuation
and Meaning
Grade /20
Comments
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Assignment 1 Template
Name: Student Number:
Use the template below to enter your reference, annotations, introduction, thesis statement,
topic sentences, and body paragraph.
Topic:
1. How can sustainable development be achieved for all while addressing global
climate change?
Annotated Bibliography
Bibliographic details of source 1 (global perspective)
Reckien, D., Creutzig, F., Fernandez, B., Lwasa, S., Tovar-Restrepo, M., McEvoy, D., & Satterthwaite, D.
(2017). Climate change, equity and the Sustainable Development Goals: an urban
perspective. Environment and urbanization, 29(1), 159-182.
Annotation - summarise, evaluate and reflect (150 words)
Climate change has been acknowledged to the greatest threat to the human society and within few
decades, this will affect the large and diverse group of people potentially. In this era of
urbanization the most affected people due to global climate change will be the people residing in
the urban region. However, their vulnerabilities are different as there are differing climate change
events such as heat waves, landslides, flooding and devastating storms affect specific population
group in different ways.
This study by Reckien et al. (2017) have brought urban quality questions to the front that relates to
the sustainability goals. There are sensitivity factors which affect the gender and socio economic
status. This study has synthesized the findings with the regard to the equality types like process
oriented, outcome oriented and context oriented equity. Finally it has suggested the solutions to
avoid the increased equity as well as the justice concerns among the climate change affected urban
groups.
Bibliographic details of source 2 (global perspective)
Lu, Y., Nakicenovic, N., Visbeck, M., & Stevance, A. S. (2015). Policy: Five priorities for the UN
sustainable development goals. Nature News, 520(7548), 432.
Annotation - summarise, evaluate and reflect (150 words)
This study by Lu et al. (2015) has pointed out the implementation of the 17 sustainable
development goals by the United Nations to fight the negative affect of global climate change.
These goals mainly aims to address the issues relating climate change, food, health, renewable
energy and water provision. These require coordinated monitoring and modelling of many
factors of social, economic and environmental. This article by Lu et al. (2015) published in
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famous science journal Nature, has set five priorities like devising metrics, establishing monitoring
mechanisms, evaluating progress, enhancing infrastructure and standardizing and verifying data.
This paper has discussed proper understanding of the connection between the issues of climate
change creating barrier for the development of the sustainability strategies around the globe. This
paper has also pointed out that the International Council of Science (ICSU) has been monitoring
the strategies to be implemented in the countries and most vulnerable population.
Bibliographic details of source 3 (relating specifically to your country)
Owusu, P. A., & Asumadu-Sarkodie, S. (2016). A review of renewable energy sources,
sustainability issues and climate change mitigation. Cogent Engineering, 3(1), 1167990.
Annotation - summarise, evaluate and reflect (150 words)
This paper has focused more on the energy consumption of the people which is leading to the
climate change affecting global balance of natural resources. Here the world has been termed as a
global village therefore, energy consumption has been increasing to support the social and
economic growth of the society. This is the reason why the approach of using renewable energy
leading to mitigate the global climate change has been taken. This study has pointed out the
opportunities associated with the purpose of using renewable energy, however there are issues with
the energy security, social and financial development, energy access, climate change mitigation,
reduction of the health and environmental impacts. These challenges also include the market
failure, access to the raw materials and lack of awareness and daily carbon footprint. This study
has rightfully recommended some initiatives and policy changes to save the environment for the
future generation.
Working towards a research essay: key elements of writing
Introduction
150-200 words
(without the thesis
statement) The aim of this paper is to discuss the impact of climate change in
achieving the global sustainability goals. In order to secure the future
of the next generation and provide them an earth full of opportunities,
the awareness related to the sustainability developmental different
countries need to be discussed. There is a sharp rise of carbon di oxide
emission and other greenhouse gas emissions have led to face the
result of the global warming process in the earth. In addition to this,
rapid urbanization, deforestation and industrialization have
supported the trail of climate change that lead to the increase of the
earth’s temperature, ozone depletion, rising of sea level and increase
of natural calamity. This paper will discuss the issues relating to the
attainment of global sustainability goals can help in mitigating the
issues of global climate changes. This paper will also link the issues
creating barriers for the attainment of sustainability from the
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urbanization perspective where the government cannot maintain
equality due the victimization of the different section of people due to
different types of natural calamity and sciope of renewable energy
soucrces to attain the sustaibnibility goals.
Thesis statement
(25 to 40 words)
The renewable enetgy sources, awareness to reduce natural
resources wastes and governemnetal initiavies can help to attain
globals sustainability golas reducing impaxt of climate change.
Topic sentence 1
(25 to 40 words)
In differmet areas, the urban people are being affected with difefret types
of effect of the global climate change and warning which leading them to
homelessness and any type of helath issues even death.
Topic sentence 2
(25 to 40 words) Renewable energy usage is one of the most attractive solution for the
global climate change which helps to attain the Sustainable development
goals of the UN.
Topic sentence 3
(25 to 40 words)
There are different barriers to utilise the renewable energy which include
unaware decision making process, access to the non replenishable energy
resources, market failure and energy security regarding nuclear power
generation.
Topic sentence 4
(25 to 40 words) Climate change, food, health, renewable energy and water provision
are some of the factors that the global sustainability goals aim to
mitigate through sustainability goals.
(Optional)
Topic sentence 5
(25 to 40 words) Access to the sustainable and modern energy sources indicate
improvement in the energy efficiency and carbon savings from the
renewable energy technology which will help common people to avoid the
income inequality, population and lifespan to utilise renewable energy
resources.
Body paragraph
Develop any one of The UN on behalf of the countries of the world has taken actions to
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the above topic
sentences into a
complete
paragraph
(150-250 words)
address global climate change challenge where the erosion of
greenhouse gas, waste management, reduction of energy
consumption, establishing carbon taxes and long term migration plans
have been aimed to attain. This is the reason why the countries are to
take care of these according to some categories. There are several
barriers of using renewable energy in order to manage the global
climate and attaining the SDGs laid by the UN. The first and foremost is
the high expenditure of the installation of the equipment. Like all the
other renewable resources of energy, the solar, wind and nuclear
energy are exceedingly cheap to operate and their fuel is free but the
main expenses relate to the construction cost. Secondly, the issues
relating to sitting and transmission also leads to be the barrier of
using renewal; energy (Owusu & Asumadu-Sarkodie, 2016). Sitting is
the lactating of land where the infrastructure will be developed and
transmission reflects he power lines needed for moving electricity to
the targeted places. These barriers of the usage of renewable energy
for attaining sustainable growth include issues with reliability of these
clean energy. All these barriers are opposing the SDGs to be fulfilled
(Lu et al., 2015). Unless the sustainability goals will be fulfilled, the
problems of homelessness, refugee issues, flood, highly devastating
storm, earthquake, rising sea level, demolition of terrestrial and
aquatic animals and finally heightening temperature of the earth will
be increasing. Thus the resources will not be sustained for the usage of
the next generation.
References:
Lu, Y., Nakicenovic, N., Visbeck, M., & Stevance, A. S. (2015). Policy:
Five priorities for the UN sustainable development goals. Nature
News, 520(7548), 432.
Owusu, P. A., & Asumadu-Sarkodie, S. (2016). A review of renewable
energy sources, sustainability issues and climate change
mitigation. Cogent Engineering, 3(1), 1167990.
Reckien, D., Creutzig, F., Fernandez, B., Lwasa, S., Tovar-Restrepo, M.,
McEvoy, D., & Satterthwaite, D. (2017). Climate change, equity and the
Sustainable Development Goals: an urban perspective. Environment and
urbanization, 29(1), 159-182.
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Proofreading (formatting, referencing) Yes No Comments
Formatting
 Have you used font size 12 and used 1.5 spacing between lines?
 Have you set your margins to ‘normal’ (2.54 cms left and right)?
Referencing information
 Are all facts, figures and ideas gathered from your sources referenced in-text and
end-text (in the list of references)?
 Are all reference details complete (surname and year of publication, etc)?
 Are all references consistently presented in the required style (e.g. APA, Chicago,
etc.)?
Proofreading (grammar, spelling) Examples and comments
Subject-verb agreement Yes No
 Do subjects and their verbs agree in number,
particularly when a long or complex subject
precedes the main verb?
Incorrect
 The lecturer, as well as some of the tutors, are
planning a test.
Correct
 The lecturer, as well as some of the tutors, is
planning a test.
Tenses
 Are your verb tenses consistent?
 Is there a logical reason for you to change the
tense?
 The present tense is used for stating main points,
stating a scientific fact, reporting the position of a
writer, and for making your own statements.
 The past tense is used to report or describe the
contents, findings or conclusions of past research or
events. Using past simple would suggest that a
writer’s research is not currently accepted.
Sentence fragments
 Have you used complete sentences?  Sentence fragments lack a subject, a verb or both. A
dependent clause on its own is also an incomplete
sentence.
Run-on sentences
 Have you divided sentences into two by using
either a full stop or a semi colon?
Incorrect
 We can see changes but not learning itself, the
concept is theoretical and hence not directly
observable.
Correct
 We can see changes but not learning itself; the
concept is theoretical and hence not directly
observable.
Articles (a/an/the/zero article)
 Is the noun countable or uncountable, specific
or general?
 Does the noun require an article, and if so,
which one?
 Normally, uncountable nouns cannot be pluralised
in English: e.g. information, evidence, advice,
knowledge, public.
 A specific countable noun normally requires ‘the’,
while a non-specific one (one of many, not a
particular one) would take ‘a’.
Correct
 In Australia, a bill can only become a new law if it is
passed by a majority vote in the House of
Representatives and the Senate.
Parallel structures
 Are components of your sentence
grammatically equal? Are elements of your
sentence, lists for example, made up of the same
kinds of structures?
Incorrect
 The following actions were taken: advertising the
product, improve quality control and bring the retail
price down.
Correct
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 The following actions were taken: advertising the
product, improving quality control and bringing the
retail price down.
Logical connectors
 Have you over-used or under-used linking
words?
 Do they provide clear links between sentences
and paragraphs?
 For example, however, although, thus, as a result of,
in comparison are some common linking words.
Pronouns
 Do pronouns refer clearly to an antecedent?  If you leave the book on the table, you can take it after
the class. Does the it refer to the table or the book?
Punctuation
 Have you used apostrophes correctly?  Apostrophes show possession. For example: The
company’s after-tax profit fell in the second quarter
of 2006.
 Contractions like it’s and won’t are rarely used in
academic writing.
Spelling and capitalisation
 Have you spelt the same word in the same
(correct) way throughout? E.g. targeted,
operationalise, honour.
 Have you used capital letters consistently?
 Use the spellcheck on your computer, but be
warned: it will not find everything, and it will give
you American spelling unless you set it to UK or
Australian spelling.
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