The focus for this online module is the Lancet "Commission on Pollution and Health" and the work of the Pure Earth organisation.

• There are a number of required readings as well as Audio Visual material provided for this module.
• Each student must provide responses to a series of questions.
• Your responses must demonstrate completion of the module and an understanding of the issues and challenges related to this topic.  
• Refer to the marking rubric for more information.

The focus of this online module are weather and climate factors affecting environmental health.

• There are a number of required readings as well as Audio Visual material provided for this module.
• Each student must provide responses to a series of questions.
• Your responses must demonstrate completion of the module and an understanding of the issues and challenges related to this topic.  
• Refer to the marking rubric for more information.

The Research literature review is the first of three related components that comprise the major assessment task for ENVS819. 

Your research is an original investigation into a contemporary environmental health topic drawn from any of the ENVS819 lecture topics*     (refer to the lecture schedule and iLearn resource)

• With the final research project report (Assessment 5) in mind, this short literature review requires you to read and review selected material related to your selected topic.
• You must use a minimum of twelve (12) references based on academic journal articles and published reports.
• The short literature review should be used to develop a broad familiarity with the selected research topic, which will be explored in greater depth in the final project report.  
• The short literature review should highlight any research gaps or controversies and include a concise conclusion.
• Refer to the marking rubric for more information.

* Other project topics may be accepted but must be discussed with the unit convenor before submitting this assessment.

Referencing:

Correct referencing style (in-text and final reference list) is a major component of this assessment task.      

You must correctly use an accepted reference style for this assessment.  Harvard and Vancouver styles are preferred.   Make sure you follow the correct citation style for your assessments: in-text and final reference list.

NB: 1,000 words   (Word count DOES NOT include the reference list) 

This online module focuses on the environmental health aspects of armed conflict and natural hazard crises.

• There are a number of required readings as well as Audio Visual material provided for this module.
• Each student must provide responses to a series of questions.
• Your responses must demonstrate completion of the module and an understanding of the issues and challenges related to this topic. 
• Refer to the marking rubric for more information.

Report requirements:  

The project should present a thorough investigation into the selected topic that was submitted as Assessment 3 (Research project literature review).

The report should include the following sections and components: 

•     Title page
•     Table of Contents
•     Introduction
•     Background to the environmental health issue
•     Review of the current status of the environmental health issue
•     Challenges, obstacles and controversies related to the environmental health issue
•     Conclusion
•     Reference list (correct style required e.g. Harvard or Vancouver)
•     Appendix (optional)
•     Line spacing should be 1.5
•     Page numbers 

Graphics:

Tables, maps, diagrams, photos, etc. are highly encouraged and recommended to add-value and illustrate the report where appropriate.  Make sure you link all your graphics with the text - do not simply place a graphic in the report without including some comments. Ensure all graphics are captioned and correctly referenced. Graphics can be inserted in-text or compiled in an appendix. 

Referencing:

Correct referencing style (in-text and final reference list) is a major component of this assessment task.

You must correctly use an accepted reference style for this assessment.  Harvard and Vancouver styles are preferred.   Make sure you follow the correct citation style for your assessments: in-text and final reference list .

Refer to the marking rubric for more information.

NB: 3,000 words   (Word count DOES NOT include the reference list, tables, figures or appendix) 

The oral presentation and background slide will provide a summary of your research project communicating key ideas and issues.

You are required to:  

• Submit via iLearn, one (1) original background slide* (PDF format) that represents your research project environmental health topic. 
• Present a brief oral presentation to the class (3 minutes maximum) that clearly and concisely summarises your research project topic.  
• 3 minutes talking is approximately 300-350 words.

Refer to the marking rubric for more information.

* Your background slide must be original and highlight the research project topic of your talk.

Each student must demonstrate active participation and engagement during the semester.

Four (4) online posts are required and in-class contributions to discussions will be noted.

Specifically:

• one (1) post by end of week 3 (9pm Friday 17 August) that introduces yourself (e.g. study program, current/previous professional work, career aims, interest in environmental health). 

• one (1) brief post summarising a news media story on environmental health sourced from the "EH News" website https://www.ehn.org/
• one (1) brief post responding to another student's news media post

The two (2) media brief posts on iLearn are required by end of Week 11 (9pm Friday 26 October)

• one (1) brief student reflection on ENVS819 post via Turnitin by 9pm Friday 16th November.  More information will be provided.

The aim of these activities is to encourage your active involvement in the class.