* The quiz will open on the Monday of Week 3 and remain open until 9:00 am on the Monday of Week 4.

* There is no time limit to complete the quiz and you can save your quiz and return to it later (while the quiz is available).

* You will get your final result from the quiz showing which questions you got right or wrong. This will let you know what areas you need to study/revise.

* You should choose the most correct answer.

This assessment task assesses your knowledge of fundamental environmental health concepts and understanding of the principles of academic integrity.

Air quality is one of the most significant environmental determinants of health, shaping respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, and overall population health outcomes.Through critical analysis of the literature, you will examine how air quality hazards emerge, how they are managed, and how interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to protecting communities from environmental risks.

Instructions:

1. Choose a Focus Topic from the list below, or another with permission from your lecturer:

• Bushfire smoke exposure and population health
• Urban particulate matter and chronic disease
• Indoor air quality in schools, workplaces, or housing
• Industrial emissions and community health

You may need to further refine your topic based on your reading.

2. Locate five high-quality, credible sources that collectively deepen your understanding of your chosen topic. 

Your selected sources must include:

• At least three peer‑reviewed journal articles (including at least two primary sources)
• At least one government or regulatory report 

You may also include 

• Policy or framework documents (e.g., precautionary principle, risk assessment models)
• Non-governmental organisation reports
   

3. Write an Annotation for Each Source

Each annotation (150–200 words) must include:

a. Summary

• Explanation of whether the article represents primary, secondary or tertiary evidence
• What the source is about
• Key findings, arguments, or case details

b. Evaluation

• Credibility and relevance
• Strengths and limitations
• How the source informs your chosen topic 

Word Count: 150-250 words for each bibliographic entry.

Formatting Requirements

• Start each new entry on a separate page, with the bibliographic reference at the top
• Bibliographic entries should be presented in alphabetical order by author surname
• 12‑point font, double line spacing
• Clear headings for each annotation

Level of GenAI use allowed:

Level 2: You may use AI for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

Please see the Moodle page for the full marking guide and assessment criteria.

Write an explainer‑style article for an educated but non-expert audience that describes how Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC) can contaminate salad vegetables, why this matters for public health, and what environmental health principles can teach us about preventing future outbreaks. 

Your goal is to translate complex environmental health concepts into clear, engaging writing suitable for readers of The Conversation, ABC Health, or a public health blog. Your explainer should use plain language, be easy to follow, include subheadings, and use analogies or examples where helpful while avoiding overly technical explanations. 

Word Count: 1,000 words (+/- 10%)

Your Explainer Article Must Include:

• An overview/description of STEC
• How Salad Vegetables Become Contaminated
• Case Example (real outbreak)
• Why Environmental Protection Matters
• How Outbreaks Can Be Prevented
   

References:

Use at least five credible sources, such as peer-reviewed articles, government reports, environmental health guidelines and outbreak investigation summaries. Include CQU Harvard Style in‑text citations and a reference list.

Level of GenAI use allowed:

Level 2: You may use AI for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

Please see the Moodle page for the full marking guide and assessment criteria.

You will investigate environmental health challenges faced by remote Indigenous communities in Australia and apply the DPSEEA framework to analyse causes, impacts, and potential solutions. The task encourages systems thinking, cultural awareness, and evidence‑based reasoning.

Context 

Remote Indigenous communities in Australia often face unique environmental health challenges shaped by geography, climate, infrastructure, cultural practices, and historical inequities. Issues may include:

• Limited access to safe drinking water
• Overcrowded or poorly maintained housing
• Waste management difficulties
• Food insecurity and limited access to fresh produce
• Climate‑related risks (heat, flooding, bushfires)
• Contaminated land or water from mining or industry
• Vector‑borne diseases
• Limited access to healthcare and environmental health services
   

Instructions

1. Select a Focus Area

Choose one of the environmental health issues relevant to remote Indigenous communities from the list above to explore in depth. 

2. Analyse the issue using the DPSEEA Framework

Complete a structured analysis of the issue using the DPSEEA model:

Your analysis must be supported by evidence from the literature. You should consult a range of credible sources, including peer reviewed research, government reports, Indigenous-led organisations and environmental health practitioner case studies.
 

3. Write a Report 

Your report must include the following sections:

Introduction

Your introduction should provide the background and context for your chosen environmental health issue. Clearly outline the aims and scope of your report and identify any key questions you intend to address.

Analysis

This section is the main body of your report. You must apply the DPSEEA framework to your chosen environmental health issue. You may use additional subheadings to organise your discussion.

Tables and figures may be included where appropriate. If used, they must:

• be clearly labelled (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1)
• be referred to in the text
• include correct citations if adapted from another source

All information must be accurately referenced using CQU Harvard Style referencing.

Conclusion

Your conclusion should summarise your key findings and provide a clear response to the questions or aims outlined in your introduction. No new information should be introduced in this section.

References

Your reference list should be formatted in CQU Harvard Style.

Word limit: 1500 - 2000 words

Submissions: Online. Submit as a Word document (not PDF). Use double line spacing and size 12 font. 

Level of GenAI use allowed:

Level 2: You may use AI for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

Please see the Moodle page for the full marking guide and assessment criteria.