Purpose: To show your ability to answer a client-specific report brief by researching
appropriate information from the library, organising content into a report
structure, writing coherent sentences and paragraphs using clear
vocabulary and grammar, and formatting your writing to tertiary-level
academic standards.
Assignment
question:
Choose one of the topics below for your report assignment. Include a
minimum of five (5) academic sources to support your statements. Format
your report using APA style publication standards.
Report briefs Topic 1: E-waste
With the demand for electronic products and the throw-away nature of
consumer behaviour, electronic waste or e-waste is increasing at an
alarming rate. What classifies as e-waste? What types of e-waste
contribute most to the problem? Does it cause pollution? Is this a serious
problem for New Zealand? What solutions can be provided? An
independent, environmental working group, EnviroNZ, has requested a
report to better understand the growing problem of electronic waste (or
ewaste) disposal. Tristan Johnston, Director of EnviroNZ, is interested in
understanding the severity of this problem and what actions should be in
place that could help individual homeowners, businesses, and public
institutions in New Zealand. The research group will send your findings in a
larger document to New Zealands Minister for the Environment; therefore,
your report should include feasible recommendations which will hopefully
begin to address this complex social and environmental issue.
Topic 2: Flu vaccinations
A debate exists regarding the need for yearly flu vaccinations to be made
mandatory for the general public. As migration, tourism and global trade
has significantly increased over the past few decades, there is a concern
amongst health professionals, politicians and policy advisers that a flu can
easily spread through community transmission. One view is that flu
vaccinations should be made compulsory; however, an opposing view
suggests that flu vaccinations are recommended but remain optional for all
citizens. A government subsidised organisation, HealthCare NZ, would like
you to investigate the reasons supporting each side of the controversy. In
your report, explain how the flu is transmitted and what health information
exists for New Zealanders. Include recommendations on whether flu
vaccinations should be made compulsory and how to educate the general
public.
Word limit: Between 1700-2000 words (include a word count at the end)
(see the sample student reports from page 123)