Ageing in Asian economies: challenges & solutions.

Overcoming the Challenges of an Ageing Population in Asian Economies

Assessment task: Major Essay

Due Date: On or before Friday 11:59pm (Week 3)

Weighting/Value: 20%

Details of Task:

One of the biggest issues that Asia is facing is an ageing population. Some Asian countries are already having to deal with this problem, while others could face significant challenges with regards to their economic growth in the near future. How can Asian economies overcome an ageing population? What opportunities are there for businesses? Discuss with the use of theory and real life examples.

Release date: 18/11/21 Word limit: 2250+/- 10%

Presentation requirements: Refer to the Q-Manual for presentation requirement for an academic essay. A minimum of 5 peer-reviewed academic journal articles must be utilised as references to develop and substantiate arguments presented in the essay.

Estimated return date: Week 5

Criteri a	Mark
Introduction (2 Marks) • Aims, purpose, and the scope of the essay identified • Outlines the structure of analysis • Foreshadows the key arguments
Body (10 Marks) • Defines key terms • Addresses the key issues raised in the essay question • Key arguments foreshadowed in the introduction are critically analysed • Academic/non-academic literature used to support arguments • Use of real-life examples to further support arguments presented • Demonstrate consistent critical analysis (i.e. not summative or descriptive writing)
Conclusion (2 Marks) • Summarises the main issues raised within the essay in a clear and concise manner • Highlights/suggests implications relating to the future of the issues raised from the essay statement
Use of References (3 Marks) • Uses a minimum of five (5) academic sources • Evidence of wide-ranging reading in the topic area • References cited in the essay are relevant to the statement under consideration • Essay conveys understanding of the references utilised (i.e. good use of paraphrasing ideas and not an over reliance on direct quotes)
Technical Issues (3 Marks) Clearstructure (i.e. introduction, body, conclusion) Logicalintegration of ideas, well presented and organised Appropriategrammar, punctuation and spelling Noevidence of plagiarism Professionalpresentation (size 12 font, 5 or double spacing, page numbers etc.) Within the word limit (10% +/-)