TLC 501 Assignment 1: Analyzing Energy Demands, Safety, and Efficiency

This assignment, prepared for TLC 501, examines the critical aspects of meeting growing energy demands safely and efficiently. It includes an annotated bibliography with summaries, evaluations, and reflections on three sources, covering global and country-specific perspectives on nuclear safety, energy security, and innovative development. The assignment further delves into the challenges of balancing energy production with public safety, discussing the role of renewable energy sources, and the criticality of energy production plants. The analysis considers the complexities of energy governance, international cooperation, and the need for robust regulations to ensure the safe disposal of nuclear waste. The student addresses the topic with an introduction, thesis statement, topic sentences, and a body paragraph exploring the limitations of renewable energy sources and the safety concerns associated with nuclear energy. The assignment highlights the importance of government monitoring, public assessment, and the potential risks of accidents in nuclear power plants.

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: 13. How can growing energy demands be met safely and efficiently?
Annotated Bibliography
Bibliographic details of source 1 (global perspective)
Taebi, B., & Mayer, M. (2017). By accident or by design? Pushing global governance of nuclear
safety. Progress in Nuclear Energy, 99, 19-25.
Annotation - summarise, evaluate and reflect (150 words)
This study by Taebi and Mayer (2017), has focused on the nuclear safety goevrenance. It
reefers to the need for having more rebust regilations in terms of internaltional
verifivacation and serveilalnce. The reason relates to the worldwideb dispardal of the nucler
reactor and the incearse of nuclear energy production to meet the demand. The ian cocern in
this reghatd ois the safety of handly his type of sensitive process of energy production in the
less experienced countries. Hence there are huge colaborayoon qamong the interntauonal
agencies along with multilateral colabotation to secure the fact that the nucler wastes are
being disposed prloperly. Thereforem the study recomedens that enforment and monitoring
of the nucleur safety is needed. Moreober the public pressure for meeting the energy demand
in oen hand and maintaining stafety in this nuclar energy production on the other hand
guilde the agencies and government to strategize the framework.
Bibliographic details of source 2 (relating specifically to your country)
Rodionova, I. A., Chernyaev, M. V., & Korenevskaya, A. V. (2017). Energy safety and innovative
development of the BRICS states. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 7(3), 216-224.
Annotation - summarise, evaluate and reflect (150 words)
This study has discussed the Energy safety and innovative development of the countries of BRICS.
The transition from traditional usage of the resources by the developed countries of the
world has been seen. This leads to the redelivery of those to the other developing or under
deveoped countries in a form of investment or finished product.thsi si the reason why the
rele of BRICS in maintaining the intrest of the eddevloping countries in the usafe of the
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natural resources need to be discussed. This has made possible of the rise of new leaders
with new ideas who have dispersed the development centers in different parts of the world.
This agency has impoved the generation of the inductrial products and energy and their
export to the difefret other coubtries. In this regard, the impoartnce of meeting the demand
has been related to the increase of the safty.
Bibliographic details of source 3 (global perspective)
Wang, T. R., Mousseau, V., Pedroni, N., & Zio, E. (2017). An empirical classification-based framework for
the safety criticality assessment of energy production systems, in presence of inconsistent data. Reliability
Engineering & System Safety, 157, 139-151.
Annotation - summarise, evaluate and reflect (150 words)
This study has presented the assessment of safety criticality of the production system of global
energy. In this study, based in the majority rule setting method, an empirical classification model
has been developed so that the evaluation of criticality of the system of interest can be done in
respect to safety. This model is built on the basis of the characteristics of the number of plants
and there criticality. As a result, two issues have been found in the nuclear power plants. The
first one is the contradictions of the classification examples regarding the consistency of
considered dataset thus required. Secondly there are some uncertainties which are affecting
the process of quantitative assessment of performance. This study has been infringed
through inaccuracy and confidence issues. This this particular paper, the solution has been
found to manage these two issues which include the process of implementing the bootstrap
approach, model retrieval based approach and cross validation method.
Working towards a research essay: key elements of writing
Introduction
150-200 words
(without the thesis
statement) This paper aims to discuss the methods of meeting the growing energy
demands safely and efficiently. This this regard it can ne stated that till
one point of time, the developed countries only used the most of the
global natural resources. After the wave of industrialization and
development of the countries after the world wars, the energy
consumption has increased sharply. Initially the developed counties
used the natural resources of power generation mostly by depriving
the developing or the underdeveloped countries. Now the demand of
energy has been increased as many of the companies are entering the
markets of different parts of the world. This industrialization has
increased the demand of power but this is relating to the infringement
of the public life. This paper will be discussing the use of renewable
energy to meet the demand of the energy all over the world and how
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this can lead to a question of safety.
Thesis statement
(25 to 40 words) The renewable energy like solar and wind energy sources or plant as
expensive to construct has been nullified the possibility to meet the
huge demand of the global population, dependence on the nuclear
energy has been increased but this can question the safety and
efficiency.
Topic sentence 1
(25 to 40 words) There are several criticality of the energy production plants which
leads to incased demand for public and government monitoring and
assessment.
Topic sentence 2
(25 to 40 words) Nuclear power plants can undergo some issues of accidents due to
tsunami or earthquake or human fault which threatens the safety of
the human society as well as the environment.
Topic sentence 3
(25 to 40 words)
The BRICS countries have been making themselves efficient in energy
production so that the emerging markets where the companies are
aiming to enter may not suffer from energy depletion
Topic sentence 4
(25 to 40 words) With energy efficacy there comes the responsibilities to take care of
the maintenance of the power plants so that the accidents may not
occur.
(Optional)
Topic sentence 5
(25 to 40 words)
The transparency of the regulations regarding safety measures of the
power plants can reduce the public pressure on the agencies and also
reduce the negative impact
Body paragraph
Develop any one of
the above topic
sentences into a
complete
paragraph
(150-250 words)
Nuclear power plants can be one of the most essential method of
developing energy efficiency around the globe. Nuclear power can
meet the energy demand of the population greatly and caret no
negative effect on the environment. However, there are problems like
mutilation of the plants, accidents due to natural calamities can have a
far reaching effect on the natural and human environment. This may
lead to immediate devastation which lasts long in the environment,
killing the people near it as well as poisoning the aquatic or terrestrial
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animals. The effect of nuclear accident can have effect on the
generations leading to suffer from acute health issues. For example,
the nuclear accident of Chernobyl in 1986 and Fukushima of 2011 can
be burning example of nuclear accident from the power plants.
Therefore, in meeting the global demand for energy the
unconventional energy development is necessary but if it is somehow
related to the energy production like that of nuclear one, extra
initiatives on the part of the government need to be taken. In addition
to this, the regulations relating to the maintenance of safety regarding
the power production through transparency to the public agencies are
also needed so that the surveillance and monitoring can be easy to
provide.
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Referencing information
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end-text (in the list of references)?
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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?
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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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