ENG1001 University English (I)
Course Assessment – Essay Writing (50%)
Instructions
Write a 500-word essay (±10%) discussing the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence (AI).
Your essay must include an introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction should provide background information, state the purpose of your essay, and include a clear thesis statement. The body should demonstrate your ability to construct coherent paragraphs, each with a topic sentence and supporting details. You must incorporate evidence from the following articles to support your ideas
· Article 1: What opportunities and risks does AI present for climate action?
https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/explainers/what-opportunities-and-risks-does-ai-present-for-climate-action/
· Article 2: Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact
https://news.mit.edu/2025/explained-generative-ai-environmental-impact-0117
In the conclusion, summarise the main points and restate your thesis in a way that reinforces your ideas. Your essay should be well-formatted and proofread.
Assessment Criteria
Your essay will be assessed on content, organisation, and language, with each criterion weighing 10%.
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and will result in severe penalties, including potential failure of the module. You must cite the two assigned articles using APA style, including in-text citations and a reference page. Refer to the assignment template for guidance.
This assignment is designed to assess your original thinking and writing skills. Your essay must be original, and the writing style. must be consistent with your in-class writing. Excessive reliance on AI tools, such as submitting an essay primarily generated by AI without substantial original contribution, will lead to mark deductions or failure of the assessment. Please refer to the assignment rubrics for further details.
If you use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to generate ideas or content, you must:
· Clearly cite the AI tool as a source, following APA guidelines (see https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/how-to-cite-chatgpt).
· Keep a detailed record of all interactions with AI tools, as you may be required to submit this record with your essay.
· Failure to properly attribute AI-generated content may be considered academic dishonesty and could lead to mark deductions or failure of the module.
Submission Details
· Deadline: Submit by the end of Week 15 via Moodle.
· Format: Use A4 sheets, double-spaced, Times New Roman, font size 12. Please refer to the essay template for further details.
· AI Detector Report: Attach screenshot(s) of an AI detector report from one of the recommended tools (Copyleaks, Scribbr, or Originality.ai) on the last page of your submission. Failure to include the report will result in a mark deduction.
· Word Limit: 500 words (±10%). Marks will be deducted for submissions outside this range.
· Backup: Keep a copy of your assignment.
· Late Submission: A 10% deduction per school day will be applied to late submissions. Assignments submitted five school days late will receive no marks.