AS 90831 - Analyse the impact that policies have on a sustainable future
Title page
Table of contents, terms of reference (optional), executive summary (5 to 6 sentences maximum)
Section 1: Introduction
- definitions of key terms used
- policy 1 is introduced, along with attendant practices
- policy 2 is introduced, along with attendant practices
- outline of report structure.
Section 2: Policy development process and background
For each policy in turn:
- analyse the influence of external forces within the context of aspects of sustainability (PESTLE or a similar analysis tool can be used in conjunction with the (four) aspects of sustainability)
- analyse and critique the attendant practices.
Section 3: Discussion of policy implementation
For both policies:
- discuss what practices have been developed from the policies, with examples
- explain why the practices are relevant to the purpose or intent of the policy
- evaluate the relative success of the implementation, in relation to the intent and within the context of aspects of sustainability.
Section 4: Conclusion
For both policies:
- draw conclusions about their relative impacts in relation to at least two of the four aspects of sustainability
- discuss the extent to which the policies contribute to a sustainable future, using evidence and examples.
Reference list
Provide a list of references and sources, including web links, using appropriate referencing conventions and systems such as APA or ACS.
This recommended report structure is offered as a guide only. It is not intended as a prescriptive approach, rather to provide robust guidance to teachers and candidates on how to address the requirements of Achievement Standard 90831. Other approaches are possible.
AS 91736 - Analyse how different world-views, and the values and practices associated with them, impact on sustainability
Title Page
Table of contents, terms of reference (optional), executive summary (5 to 6 sentences maximum)
Section 1: Introduction
- definitions of key terms used
- world-view 1 is introduced, along with associated values and practices
- world-view 2 is introduced, along with associated values and practices
- outline of report structure.
Section 2: Explanation of two different world-views
For each (different) world-view, provide:
- explanation of each world-view, providing a summary analysis of the associated values and their practices
- relevant supporting evidence or examples.
Section 3: Analysis in relation to aspects of sustainability
In relation to both world-views, provide an analysis (or analysis summary) of such themes as:
- interrelationships between values and practices
- aspects of sustainability.
Section 4: Comparison of each of the two world-views
In relation to both world-views and within the context of aspects of sustainability, provide an analysis (or analysis summary) of such themes as:
- present and future issues
- similar impacts and different impacts.
Section 5: Complexities explored
Evidence of analysis of such themes as:
- changing values over time
- conflicting or contrasting value sets
- tensions, complexities and conclusions.
Reference list
Provide a list of references and sources, including web links, using appropriate referencing conventions and systems such as APA or ACS.
This recommended report structure is offered as a guide only. It is not intended as a prescriptive approach, rather to provide robust guidance to teachers and candidates on how to address the requirements of Achievement Standard 91736. Other approaches are possible.