The purpose of this assessment is to give students the opportunity to write an editorial style feature article about a current issue that relates to outdoor recreation

The purpose of this assessment is to give students the opportunity to write an editorial style feature article about
a current issue that relates to outdoor recreation. Increasingly, social media and the internet are being used as
platforms to educate and inspire individuals to explore and adventure outdoors, and to foster stewardship to celebrate
and protect our natural environments and wild places. This task requires students to develop an informed position
on one current issue, and articulate a thoughtful and concise argument designed to inform public debate with writing
that is responsible, ethical and supported by evidence. These skills are increasingly valuable across many outdoor
education, recreation and health professions.
Task:
Imagine you are an outdoor recreation expert, who has been invited to submit an editorial style feature article for
a leading digital content publisher such as The Conversation, which is a global source of commentary and research
from academics – written for the public (see: www.theconversation.com.au).
Individually, you are to select one of the headline topics provided in class and on vUWS, and write a feature article for The Conversation, designed to be shared widely across their multiple online platforms (website, Facebook,
twitter, etc.). Your article will provide the public with clarity and insight into one of societies current problems. It is
designed to act as a reliable information source injecting evidence into public debate, and to be influential in changing
knowledge, behaviour or attitudes in relation to your topic.
You are also required to submit a visual component that compliments your feature article (such as a photo or diagram,
etc.), which is designed to creatively inspire and engage the public in your important topic.

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