This assignment is comprised of your reflection on your own consumption and the role it plays in your own well being and the well being of people you know; and also your research into whether the international trends  are similar to or different from what is happening in New Zealand.
For the research part of the assignment you will need to find at least four published academic sources that provide evidence regarding the question, and to critically evaluate each source and then come to a conclusion.
The assignment will be between 1,000 and 1,300 words in length and written in Times New Roman 12 point font, 1.5 line-spacing with margins of 2.5cm on all sides. Failure to adhere to these instructions will result in a loss of marks. Further guidance on this assignment will be given in lectures. It is not expected that this will be written in a formal essay style, but what is expected is that it will be clear, coherent and easy to read! Conventions related to grammar and spelling will be observed and marks will be deducted from assignments that fail to meet these minimum standards.