Posted: July 7th, 2015

International Energy Policies

Coursework Assignment Brief
Module Title: International Energy Policies
(Hons) Oil and Gas Management
Format: Essay
All work should be submitted on the Student Portal along
with a Turn-it-in Report.
Word Limit: 2,000 words (with 10% plus or minus leeway)
Deadline date for
submission: 08 th August 2015
Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment (please note that
this is NOT the assessment task)
•
Critically analyse the factors affecting the content of
international agreements for the oil and gas industry
•
Critically examine the framework of the energy
policies.
•
Demonstrate the key global challenges and issues facing the world oil and gas industry and the factors affecting the long term prospects
Percentage of marks awarded for module:
This assignment is worth 50% of the total marks for the module




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Assessment criteria Explanatory comments on the assessment criteria
Maximum marks for each section Content, style, relevance, originality
Clear demonstration of rigorous research from recognised
authoritative sources. Audience focus. 50% Format, referencing,
bibliography Rigorous use of the Harvard
Methodology for citation and
referencing; page numbering; correct
display of direct quotations.
10 %
Constructive critical
analysis,
introduction,
conclusion
Demonstration of a clear
understanding of the issues. Use of
academic models.
40%

Assignment Task

The current trend in the United Kingdom energy policy suggests an
evolutionary direction from a highly fossil fuel driven economy, to an
environmentally friendly energy policy, mainly due to the evidence of climate change and global warming.

Using the Strength-Weakness-Opportunity-Threat (SWOT) analytical tool,
critically discuss the impact of advancements in renewable energy
technologies on the direction of energy policy of the United Kingdom.

Total marks for assignment: 100



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Generic Criteria for Assessment at Level
5

Marks
Assessment
categories
0-25 (Fail) 26-39 (Fail) 40-49 (3rd) 50-59 (2.2) 60-69 (2.1) 70-85 (1st) 86-100 (1st)
Knowledge &
Understanding of
Subject
Major gaps in
knowledge and
understanding of
material at this
level.
Significant
inaccuracies.
Gaps in knowledge
and only superficial
understanding of
the well-established
principles of area(s)
of study.
Some inaccuracies.
Threshold level.
Some knowledge
and understanding
of material, of well-
established
principles of area(s)
of study, and of the
way in which those
principles have
been developed.
Broad knowledge
and understanding
of material, of well-
established
principles of area(s)
of study, and of the
way in which those
principles have
been developed.
Very good knowledge
and understanding of
material, of well-
established principles
of area(s) of study,
and of the way in
which those principles
have been
developed.
Very good, detailed
knowledge and
understanding of
material, main
concepts/theories at
this level. Awareness
of the limitation of
their knowledge, and
how this influences
any analyses and
interpretations based
on that knowledge.
Exceptional knowledge
and understanding of
material, main
concepts/theories at
this level. Awareness
of the limitation of their
knowledge, and how
this influences any
analyses and
interpretations based
on that knowledge
Cognitive/ Unsubstantiated Views/ findings Threshold level. Issues identified Good level of analysis Excellent analysis and Exceptional analysis
Intellectual Skills generalizations,
made without use
largely irrelevant,
illogical or
Awareness of main
issues. Structure of
and critically
analysed within
and synthesis. An
awareness of
synthesis. A range of
perceptive points
and synthesis are
consistent features.
(e.g. analysis and of any credible contradictory. argument effective, given areas. An different stances and made within given Perceptive, logically
synthesis; logic and evidence. Lack of Generalisations/ but with some gaps awareness of ability to use area for this level of connected points made
argument; analytical logic, leading to statements made or weaknesses. different stances evidence convincingly study. Arguments throughout the work
reflection;
organisation and
unsupportable with scant Some evidence and ability to use to support argument. logically developed, within an eloquent,
communication of conclusions or evidence. provided to support evidence to support Ability to apply supported by a range balanced argument.
ideas and evidence) missing
conclusions.
Lack of analysis
and relevance.
Conclusions lack
relevance and/or
validity.
findings, but not
always consistent.
Some relevant
conclusions.
argument. Ability to
apply concepts and
principles outside
context of study
context. Generally
sound conclusions.
concepts/ principles
effectively beyond
context of study.
Valid conclusions.
of relevant evidence.
Explicit
acknowledgement of
other stances.
Strong conclusions.
Evidence selected
judiciously and
thoroughly analysed.
Persuasive
conclusions.
Use of
Research-
informed
Literature
(including
referencing,
appropriate academic
conventions and
academic honesty)
No evidence of
reading. Views
are unsupported
and non-
authoritative.
Academic
conventions
largely ignored.
Evidence of little
reading appropriate
for this level and/or
indiscriminate use
of sources.
Academic
conventions used
weakly.
Threshold level.
Evidence of
reading relevant
sources, with some
appropriate linking
to given text(s).
Academic
conventions
evident and largely
consistent, with
minor weaknesses.
Knowledge and
analysis of a range
of literature beyond
core text(s).
Literature used
accurately and
analytically.
Academic skills
generally sound.
Knowledge of the
field of literature used
consistently to
support findings.
Research-informed
literature integrated
into the work. Very
good use of academic
conventions.
Critical engagement
with a range of
reading. Knowledge
of research-informed
literature embedded
in the work.
Consistently accurate
use of academic
conventions.
Exceptionally wide
range of relevant
literature evaluated and
used critically to inform
argument, balance
discussion and/or
inform problem-solving.
Consistently accurate
and assured use of
academic conventions.




LEVEL 5 cont…
Graduate Skills
for Life and
Employment
(e.g. research-
related skills;
written, graphical
and oral
communication
skills;
group working;
problem-solving;
practical and
professional skills)
5 cont…
Graduate Skills
for Life and
Employment
(e.g. research-
related skills;
written, graphical
and oral
communication
skills;
group working;
problem-solving;
practical and
professional skills)
Little or no
evidence of the
required skills in
any of the areas
identified for
assessment at
this level.
Limited evidence of
skills in the range
identified for
assessment at this
level. Significant
weaknesses
evident, which
suggest that the
candidate is not yet
on course to gain
skills necessary for
graduate-level
employment.
Research skills:
Some evidence of
ability to collect and
interpret
appropriate data/
information and
undertake research
tasks with limited
external guidance.
Can communicate
in a range of
formats, including
orally, appropriate
to the discipline(s),
but with some
weaknesses.
Can work with
others as a
member of a group,
meeting most
obligations to
others, modifying
responses
appropriately.
Can identify key
areas of problems
and generally
choose appropriate
methods for their
resolution.
Able to recognise
own strengths
and weaknesses
in relation to
professional and
practical skills, but
with limited insight
in some areas.
.
Research skills:
Can undertake
research-like tasks,
drawing on a range
of sources, with
limited external
guidance.
Can communicate
effectively and
confidently in a
range of formats,
including orally,
appropriate to the
discipline(s).
Can work
effectively with
others as a
member of a group,
meeting obligations
to others, modifying
responses
appropriately.
Can identify key
areas of problems
and choose
appropriate
methods for their
resolution in a
considered
manner.
Able to evaluate
own strengths
and weaknesses
in relation to
professional and
practical skills, and
to develop own
evaluation criteria.
Research skills:
Can successfully
complete research-
like tasks, drawing on
a range of sources,
with limited external
guidance.
Can communicate
well, confidently and
consistently in a
range of formats,
including orally,
appropriate to the
discipline(s).
Can work very
effectively and
confidently with
others as a member
of a group, meeting
obligations to others,
modifying responses
appropriately.
Can identify key
areas of problems
and choose, with
autonomy,
appropriate methods
for their resolution in
a considered manner.
Able to take initiative
in evaluating own
strengths and
weaknesses in
relation to
professional and
practical skills
identified by others
and develop and
effectively apply own
evaluation criteria.
Research skills:
Can successfully
complete research-
like tasks, drawing on
a range of sources,
with a significant
degree of autonomy.
Can communicate
very effectively and
confidently in a range
of formats, including
orally, appropriate to
the discipline(s).
Can work very
effectively and
confidently with
others as a member
of a group, showing
leadership skills
where appropriate,
and meet all
obligations to others.
Can identify key
areas of problems
confidently and
choose, with
autonomy and
notable effectiveness,
appropriate methods
for their resolution in
a considered manner.
Able to show insight
and autonomy in
evaluating own
strengths and
weaknesses re
professional and
practical skills,
showing excellent
judgement.
Research skills:
Evidence of exceptional
success in undertaking
a range of research-like
tasks with high degree
of autonomy for the
level. Can
communicate highly
effectively, with
professionalism, in a
range of formats,
including orally,
appropriate to the
discipline(s).
Can work
exceptionally well
with others as a key
member of a group,
showing leadership
skills where
appropriate,
negotiating and
meeting all obligations
to others.
Can identify key areas
of problems
confidently and
choose, with autonomy
and exceptional
effectiveness,
appropriate methods
for their resolution in a
considered manner.
Able to show insight
and autonomy in
evaluating own
strengths and
weaknesses, showing
outstanding judgement.
Marks for Level 5 0-25 (Fail) 26-39 (Fail) 40-49 (3rd) 50-59 (2.2) 60-69 (2.1) 70-85 (1st) 86-100 (1st)