Essay Topics
The essay accounts for 70% of your total module mark. Please choose one topic fromthe list
below. Please note the bullet points under each topic don’t suggest a structure of the essaybut are prompts for you to develop your thoughts. You should not just answer these questions
of the bullet points.
Essay length: 2000 words including references (both in text information and reference list at
the end) (10% flexibility allowed). Online Submission Date: Friday 19th May 2021, 2.00pm via CANVAS. No Hard Copy required. Topic 8: Is high density urban form more sustainable than low density urban form?
• Select one or two cases of a high-density development and/or low-density department, discuss how the density affects the functioning of the development in terms of
transportation, social groups it supports, carbon emission, economic conditions etc.
• Focus on one aspect of sustainability, for example, environmental, social, cultural or
economic sustainability, assess the extent to which the selected case(s) is/are sustainable on
this aspect.
• You may compare a high-density development to a low-density development, but it is not
essential. You can discuss one case only. • Answer the topic question in relation to your case study and draw lessons learnt.
Naming convention of your submitted file
The essays will be marked anonymously by a group of assessors so please make sure you don’t
present your personal information anywhere in the submitted file (you need to include a cover
sheet
if you have an appropriate marking arrangement in place). Please name your file in the following
format‘Topic x-your own short title’. In the file name, you must indicate which topic your essayaddresses and give a short title for it. You need to upload the file in Word or PDF formats to
CANVAS.
Writing style and referencing
The essay should be written in an academic style, using clear language. It should have a clear
structure that includes an introduction, background and literature review, analysis or casestudies, discussion and conclusion (refer to the Marking Criteria document on CANVAS). All arguments
should be well justified, and illustrations used as appropriate. There is no specific requirement for
font, text size and figures.
The format of the essay should be consistent and legible. Sources or
citations from literature should be properly referenced in a consistent manner.
Please consult theCode of Practice on assessment Appendix L Academic Integrity Policy for definitions of dishonest
academic practice, plagiarism and relevant penalties
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacuk/tqsd/code-of-practice-on- assessment/appendix_L_cop_assess.pdf . We suggest The Chicago Style: Author-Date system to be used as your reference style. Thefollowing
examples illustrate citations using the author-date system. Each exa