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Coursework Briefing 2024/25 (individual, written)
Coursework information
Course Code ECON5125
Course Title Sustainability and Green Finance
Course Coordinator Zafer Kanik
Coursework format Essay
Weighting 30%
Word limit 1,000 words (+/- 10%)
Action to be taken if word limit is exceeded The extra part at the end of the essay that
exceeds the word limit will not be evaluated
Submission deadline 28 April 2025, 12.00 p.m.
Grades and Feedback to be released on: 28 May 2025
Question
Carbon pricing is a key policy mechanism used globally to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon
economy. In this essay, you are asked to analyze the evolution and effectiveness of carbon pricing
policies in the United Kingdom. In particular, you are asked to write an essay in which you:
a) Discuss the carbon pricing tools (carbon taxation and emissions trading systems)
currently employed in the UK. Analyze how the usage of these policy tools have evolved
over time.
b) Evaluate the relative advantages and disadvantages of emissions trading systems (ETS)
versus carbon taxation in a general context by analyzing their: (i) implementation
mechanisms, (ii) effectiveness in reducing carbon emissions, (iii) challenges in
implementation and effectiveness considering their various economic impacts.
c) Compare the UK’s carbon pricing policy tools with that of at least one other country of
your choice. In your comparison, assess how country-specific factors—such as
government’s role, institutional frameworks, and economic structure—have influenced
the selection and implementation of carbon pricing tools in these two countries.
Your analysis should draw on empirical evidence where possible and consider both the theoretical u
nderpinnings and practical outcomes of these policies.

Structure of the Essay
The clarity and structure of logical arguments will be important assessment criteria. Your
assignment is expected to have a self-contained structure and to have distinct parts for each
part. You are expected to use a formal written language, showing that you can effectively use
the necessary terminology.
You are expected to explain your statements in detail and always provide in-text references
whenever needed and add a reference list to the end of your essay.
In addition to the in-class readings, you are expected use other resources to support your
discussion and arguments such as research articles, policy reports by central banks and
international organizations (such as Bank of England, BIS, IMF, World Bank,…), books, news
articles, etc.
Using a well-structured sectioning format throughout the essay (e.g., sections, subsections,
and subsubsections if required) will help you to organize and transmit your ideas in a clearer
way
You are expected to have a title page with the “word count” information. The word count
excludes the words in tables, figures, and reference list.
Feedback method
Individual feedback will normally be provided via Moodle. Generic (class-level) feedback and grade
profiles will normally be posted on Moodle. Students can use academic staff office hours for
additional feedback on your work.
Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Show understanding of carbon pricing policies and objectives at country level and their expected
outcomes
2. Demonstrate understanding of carbon emission market mechanisms in place
3. Demonstrate understanding of country specific implementation of different carbon emission
market mechanisms
4. Apply statistical and graphical techniques in an appropriate manner
5. Communicate effectively and clearly in written format
6. Demonstrate your reasoning and critical thinking skills
Coursework Rubric
A holistic rubric provides a list of assessment criteria together with broad description of the
characteristics that would be expected for each level of performance.
Criteria Excellent Good Weak
Content of the essay in
relation to the carbon
pricing policies
Includes detailed
description and discussion
of necessary information
from scientific papers and
government policy reports,
and involves a critical
discussion on different
carbon pricing policy tools.
The discussion is provided
with solid arguments,
empirical facts, and clear
reference to the literature,
and it clearly compares and
contrasts the relevant policy
tools, by also including a
cross-country comparison.
Presentation of the
carbon pricing policy tools
clearly, but lacks some
critical descriptions,
detailed information
about the implementation
and relevant challenges,
and/or empirical
evidence. The critical
discussion lacks valid
arguments and details and
reference to the related
scientific findings.
Lack of reference to
scientific literature and
relevant policy articles.
The critical discussion
lacks necessary depth
and lacks a clear
comparison of the
carbon pricing tools.
Writing Style and
Presentation of the
Arguments
A clear discussion, with
appropriate use of
language. The essay has a
clear title, sections, sub sections, and a reference
section. The Tables and
Graphs are presented in a
clear way, and necessary
references have given.
The discussion lacks some
clarity and has areas that
could be improved
regarding to presentation
of the arguments.
The discussion lacks
clarity in general. The
presentation of the text,
tables, and arguments
lack structure.
Preparing your coursework
Document creation
1. Please use this file naming convention: StudentID_CourseCode_QuestionNo. e.g.
7299019_ACCFIN4029_1. If there is no question choice, use 1 as the default.
2. The file type must be .pdf, .doc, .doxc, .xls or .xlsx.
3. Complete the cover sheet provided in the course Moodle: you must input your student ID
(number only, excluding the first letter of your second name) and date.
4. Include your student ID in your document, ideally in the header on each page with the
course code and title, e.g. 2489545_ACCFIN1003_Finance1.
5. The maximum file size limit on Moodle is 230MB
Formatting
You won’t be penalised if you don’t follow this good practice on formatting, but it will help your
markers.
Use a Sans Serif font in black, e.g. Arial, Avant Garde, Calibri, Helvetica and Geneva.
Use font size 12.
Use 1.5 or double line spacing.
Align your text to the left margin.
Add page numbers.
Referencing and bibliography
You should reference your sources appropriately and list these in a bibliography. The bibliography is
excluded from your word limit. You should use the ‘Harvard’ referencing system, as detailed below
for written coursework.
In the text, use the following referencing conventions:
Smith (1999) argues that…. or
It has been argued that……. (Smith, 1999).
If you use a direct quote, use quotation marks and cite the page number as well as the
author and date, i.e. (Smith, 1999, p. 4).
If you have two items by the same author in the same year, refer to one as ‘a’ and the other
as ‘b’, i.e. Smith (1999a) and Smith (1999b).
For more information, please refer to the University Library webpage.
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Student conduct
Referencing and bibliography
For information, please go to the University Library webpage.
Plagiarism
For advice and more information, please go to:
Student Learning Development web pages
University Plagiarism Statement
If you make use of AI at any point in your research or writing process, no matter at what stage, you
must acknowledge the use of that source/platform as you would any other piece of
evidence/material in your submission.
Turnitin
Your coursework will be processed through Turnitin for similarity checking. You can submit a draft
of your coursework to Turnitin before submitting your final copy. You will find information about
using Turnitin in the Student Information Point Moodle [USIP/PSIP]
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Submitting your coursework
You must submit in accordance with the stated time and date on page 1. See below for
information if you are unable to do so.
Finalising your document
Please follow the steps listed below:
1. Complete the cover sheet, including the word count and the question answered.
2. Check your spelling and grammar using the inbuilt tool on your device. You will not be
penalised for grammatical and spelling errors but we recommend that you take the
opportunity to correct them.
3. Check your file name (see above).
4. Check that you have used an accepted file type (see above).
5. Do not include your name in the file name or the document to support anonymous marking.
Uploading your document to Moodle
1. You will upload your document to the designated section of the Moodle course, which will
be clearly signposted.
2. Try to upload your document at least 30 minutes before the deadline (page 1) in case you
encounter any technical issues. You will be able to resubmit the document as often as you
like until the submission deadline.
3. Complete the Declaration of Originality (see below).
Declaration of Originality
When you upload your coursework on Moodle, you will be required to select a checkbox to confirm
that you agree with the University’s Declaration of Originality which applies to all academic work, as
follows.
I confirm that this assignment is my own work and I have:
Read and understood the guidance on plagiarism provided on the Student Information Point
Moodle course including the University of Glasgow Statement on Plagiarism.
Clearly referenced, in both the text and the bibliography or references, all sources used in
the work.
Fully referenced (including page numbers) and used inverted commas for all text quoted
from books, journals, web etc.
Provided the sources for all tables, figures, data etc. that are not my own work.
Not made use of the work of any other student(s) past or present without
acknowledgement. This includes any of my own work, that has previously, or concurrently,
been submitted for assessment, either at this or any other institution, including school.
Not sought or used the services of any professional agencies to produce this work.
In addition, I understand that any false claim in respect of this work will result in disciplinary
action in accordance with University regulations.
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Generative AI
Generative AI offers many new opportunities for learning and the development of academic skill
although, like any technology, it must be used judiciously. Students should consider the data
protection and privacy issues that can be caused by using AI. Consider how your personal
information will be used before signing up to AI tools and ensure you read any data protection
policies before interacting with AI. You should not feel pressured into using AI tools if you are
uncomfortable with the data protection or privacy issues. Bear in mind that responses to AI queries
can be biased due to the inherent biases present in their training data. This can lead to unfair and
discriminatory responses.
Copying (including paraphrasing) AI responses to queries would be considered as plagiarism, as it
would for copying the response from any internet search.
Further information can be found here.
Extensions and non-submission with good cause
Extension of up to 5 days
If you experience extenuating circumstances which prevent you from completing your assessment
by the deadline, you can request an extension of up to 5 days via Moodle.
Late submission penalties
In the absence of good cause, late submission penalties will be applied as explained in Student
Information Point Moodle.
Good cause for non-submission, late submission and extension of more than 5 days
We understand that during your studies, events that you cannot control (e.g., death of a family
member, personal circumstances, physical and mental ill health, etc.) may impact your ability to
perform well in or complete assessments.
If you are experiencing such circumstances, you can submit a good cause claim in MyCampus.
You have five working days from the assessment deadline date to submit your good cause claim. If
you are prevented from submitting your claim within five days for good reason, you must detail this
in your claim. You will receive an acknowledgement on MyCampus when you submit. After you have
submitted your claim, you have five working days to retract it.
If you have any questions, please contact your subject team:
business-economics@glasgow.ac.uk
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