Development Processes:
Based on the premise that development processes need to change to become more sustainable than they currently are, students are asked to present a well argued and substantiated rational for a change in the current property development process in Western Australian, or some other nominated ‘home’ jurisdiction.
This argument can draw from the ideas and examples presented in-group assignments 1 and 2, the lecture series, or as a reflection of the students own research and interests.
Take Home Exam Essay:
In general this can be interpreted to mean:
It is about any topic/theme relevant to development processes, which you would like to research/comment on.
It can be informed by the material/topics that you have been exposed to in the unit, or outside if you want argue the worthiness of some other topic.
The idea is that you argue for a better way of doing something (a planning or development process) which is well researched rather than a baseless rant.
Sustainability is offered as a broad framework for you to define/argue a progressive specific position.
Exam Essay Plan
What is your topic?
What specifically is your angle on this topic?
Why is it important?
What points do you need to make to be convincing
The main point- argument restated as a conclusion
Make sure you do some journal reading, and use and reference it properly.
Tip – try to use essay style rather than report format. Try to contrast opinions in the literature.
Dont … use the argument…to speed up the approval process….it is not an argument…more an often repeated mantra.
What is wanted is an argument for a better way forward.