This assessment requires you to research the problem of plastic through analysing and responding to data and stimulus material published on the Highlands Interconnections unit page. You will write an investigative report in which you describe and explain the impact of plastic in the environment and analyse why plastic pollution is a greater problem in Indonesia than it is in Australia.
Your report will address the following:
1. the global distribution of plastic pollution
2. the impact of plastic pollution on the environment
3. the comparison of plastic pollution in Indonesia and Australia
4. strategies to manage plastic pollution into the future
Statistics
State and National Governments - Strategies for the Future
Statistics
Government of Indonesia - Strategies for Future
Statistics
Google Advanced search techniques
1. You can complete an advanced search in Google Advanced Search, which helps narrow or refine your search for better, more specific results.
2. Narrow your results to one particular domain type, by adding site: and a domain name to your search terms.
3 letter Domain names
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2 letter Domain names for country of origin
A complete list can be found on the CIA World Factbook |
3. Use 'Ctrl F' (Control + Find) to search for particular terms easily in a long document, whether from a website or a database article.
4. Use a Google command to limit results to the MOST RECENT: After you get your results, choose the Google Menu Bar, and choose 'Tools'. Then on the far left, at the drop-down menu next to 'Any Time', .you can choose 'Within the last year' (or less, if you prefer), but generally, you can choose 'Custom Range' at the bottom, as often the last 3 to 5 years would be sufficient for a recent search.
5. Use Boolean searching
Before you hand in your assignment, check you have addressed all the aspects required in your Critieria Sheet.
As you complete the content of your Report, review the format of your Report using the following checklist:
References
When you are away from the campus you will need to login using the appropriate username and password - previously sent to you by email from Ms King. Please see library staff if you cannot find these details.
Example of article from Australian Points of View
Example of article from Australia/NZ Reference Centre
Image from Global Issues in Context
Currency: Timeliness of the information
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Relevance: Importance of the information for your needs
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Authority: Source of the information
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Accuracy: Reliability and correctness of the information
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Purpose: Reason the information exists
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