MGT315 Assignment 2 – Group Infographic Report (30%)

Assignment Overview

The Writing Dock team made this guide to help you understand what you need to do for the MGT315 Assignment 2 project. This assignment is about looking at a real-world problem that affects the environment and society and finding ways to solve it. You will work in a group. Use research, critical thinking and visual presentation techniques to create an infographic report.

You will work in groups of four or five people. Your group needs to choose a topic that is related to sustainability either locally or globally. Make sure your topic is not the same as another groups topic.

Purpose of the Assignment

This project will help you improve your skills in:

• Critical analysis and research
• Working together as a team
• Making decisions
• Thinking about sustainability
• Creating communications with infographics

This assignment is worth 30% of your final course grade.

Report Requirements

Your infographic report should be 10–15 pages long including the title page. You should use graphs, visuals, statistics and short explanations to make your report informative and engaging.

Your report should include:

1. Introduction to the Sustainability Issue
   Give some background information about your topic. Explain why it is important today.
   
   
2. Data Collection & Evidence
   Use reliable information from sources such as:
• Government reports
• journals
• Newspapers
• Research publications
• Statistical databases
• Relevant. Charts
  
  
3. Problem-Solving Tool
   Use least one recognised problem-solving method, such as:
• Fishbone Diagram
• SWOT Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• 5 Whys Technique
  
  
4. Decision-Making Technique
   Use least one decision-making approach, for example:
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Decision Matrix
• Pareto Analysis
• Risk Assessment Method
  
  
5. Impact Discussion
   Discuss how your issue affects one or more of the following areas:
• Environment
• Society
• Economy
• Governance
  
  
6. Recommended Solutions
   Suggest sustainable solutions that can help reduce or solve the issue.
   Suggested Sustainability Topics
   You can choose topics like:
• Plastic Waste on University Campuses
• Food Wastage Among Students
• Electricity and Energy Overconsumption
• Digital Solutions for Mental Health Awareness
• Unhealthy Student Lifestyle Habits
• Transportation and Carbon Emissions

You can also choose sustainability-related topics but you need to get your lecturers approval.

Referencing Guidelines

You must acknowledge all sources used in your report including images, statistics and diagrams.

Important Requirements:

• Use least 5 academic references
• Use APA referencing style
• Avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing
• Include in-text citations where required

Tips for Creating a Strong Infographic Report

• Use clear text
• Add elements like charts and icons
• Keep your colours. Formatting consistent
• Use verified statistics and updated information
• Make your infographic easy to understand
• Proofread, before submission