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Use of Generative AI Tools (Allowed) The use of generative AI tools is allowed for this assignment. You are expected to provide proper attribution if you use generative AI tools while completing the assignment, including appropriate and discipline-specific citation, a table detailing the name of the AI tool used, the approach to using the tool (e.g. what prompts were used), the full output provided by the tool, and which part of the output was adapted for the assignment; To take note of section 3, paragraph 3.2 and section 5.2, paragraph 2A.1 (Viva Voce) of the Student Handbook; The University has the right to exercise the viva voce option to determine the authorship of a student's submission should there be reasonable grounds to suspect that the submission may not be fully the student's own work. For more details on academic integrity and guidance on responsible use of generative Al tools in assignments, please refer to the TLC website for more details; The University will continue to review the use of generative AI tools based on feedback and in light of developments in AI and related technologies. Important Note: Grading of TMA/GBA/ECA Submissions Marks awarded to your assignment are based on the following guidelines: 1. 80% of the marks are allocated to the content of your answers: > The marks awarded to what your answers cover depend on the extent to which they cover the key points that correctly and comprehensively address each question. The key points should be supported by evidence drawn from course materials and, wherever relevant, from other credible sources. 2. 20% of the marks are allocated to the presentation of your answers: Wherever applicable, the marks awarded to how your answers are presented depend on the extent to which your answers: > form a sound reasoning by developing those key points in a clear, logical and succinct manner; provide proper and adequate in-text citations and referencing to content drawn from course materials and other credible sources; strictly follow APA formatting and style guidelines', in particular for: • in-text citations and end-of-report references; • the identification of figures and tables; use, wherever relevant, the specialised vocabulary and terminology commonly used in discussions about the topic(s) covered by each question; > provide a reference or bibliography at the end of the main report; > include the less relevant details in an Appendix; > use sentence constructions that are grammatically and syntactically correct; ➤ are free from spelling mistakes; present the workings, numerical formulations and results in a logical manner that follows the APA formatting and style guidelines; ➤ design and present graphs, diagrams and plots that follow the APA formatting and style guidelines; ➤ are highly original; ➤ have proper formatting, which may: include a properly formatted cover page; • respect the answer length/word count set out in the assignment guidelines, if any is prescribed; present answers in paragraphs with proper spacing and page margins; include page numbers and appendices, if necessary. Instructions Students need to apply essential knowledge and skills learnt in this course to address the questions, and demonstrate ability to be creative to solve problems. Students must demonstrate written proficiency by producing a type-written report in Microsoft Word 2013 or later (*.docx) format. Any key illustrations and diagrams should be shown in the main report with proper in-text citations. Please note that: > Students should not include the questions in the report. ➤ An ability to (i) conduct proper research, provide the appropriate referencing of sources (students must provide proper in-text citations and an end-text reference list, and (ii) demonstrate critical thinking and creativity are all essential skills that our students must develop. Hence, marks will also be awarded for good research effort and proper referencing. Refer to the following link https://tlc.suss.edu.sg/integrity/#/ for more information about plagiarism and referencing. Fewer marks will be awarded to students who merely extract information from their reference sources without demonstration of critical analysis and creativity. > Answers that are simply reproduced from the course materials will not be given any marks. Question 1 (b) (c) SG alone is Not Enough Do Research In Cianjur city, an Indonesian doctor, one Dr Yusuf Nugraha, accepts discarded plastic bottles in return for medical treatment ("Trash-for-healthcare Programme"). Through the Trash-for-healthcare Programme and various other initiatives, Dr Yusuf Nugraha, seeks to achieve a positive impact on the environment and the local community. (See https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-doctor-discarded-plastic-bottles- trash-free-healthcare-3566061?cid=internal sharetool_androidphone_18062023_cna) Examine how the Trash-for-healthcare Programme, as well as the other initiatives by Dr Yusuf Nugraha, have impacted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs"). Please write your answer in an essay format. [In your answer, you are to identify three (3) SDGs which the Trash-for-healthcare Programme and Dr Yusuf Nugraha's initiatives have impacted, and discuss the positive impacts achieved on the SDGs.] (25 marks) SOG17 Propose a concept or idea which seeks to achieve a positive impact on any two (2) of the SDGs which was identified in your answer for question 1(a) above, as well as two (2) other SDGs, and explain how the concept or idea helps in achieving the SDGs. * (40 marks) Plastic Plastic credits have been mooted at United Nations talks as part of proposed ways to address global plastic pollution. Analyse how plastic credits can be an effective way to Credits address the plastic pollution problem, and provide relevant examples in support of your analysis. Discuss any two (2) issues of using plastic credits and how the issues can be addressed. Please write your answer in an essay format. (See https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/discussion-to-use-plastic-credits-to-battle- plastic-pollution-still-in-preliminary-phase-mse) (35 marks) Note: The maximum word count for question 1 is 2,500 words. The quality of content is more important than the length of the report.