Assessment 1: Academic essay 1
Overview: A 2,500 word (+/-10%) academic essay.
Percentage of mark for module: 25%
Due date: Submitted via ELE before 1400 on 12/12/2025. Information on how to submit an assignment can be found via:
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/infopoints/yourinfopointservices/assessments/
3.1 Structure of the report and what is required
For this first assignment, you are required to write a 2,500 (+/-10%) word academic essay that answers the following question. Standard academic essay rules apply in regards to structure, referencing, etc.
Question:
"Emerging technologies offer both opportunities and challenges for the state. Pick one of the emerging technologies discussed in class (artificial intelligence, digital ICT, biotechnology, or quantum computing) and make an argument for how the state can best maximise opportunities and minimise risk?"
3.2 Assessment submission and deadlines
Details on how to submit assignments via ELE2. Please note that failure to submit an assignment on time will incur a penalty. Specific details of these penalties can be found in the College Handbook. All the information