Centre of excellence in Water Resources Engineering (CEWRE)

University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore

54890, Pakistan

Significance:

Upcoming 50 years the World population is expected to increase by at least 50% to 9 to 10

billion. It is estimated that to feed this population, food production will need to expand by

120–170%, This rapid growth in population has increased food demand and urbanization and

has decreased available land resources. According to the global food security index, Pakistan

has an overall score of 49.1 and an affordability index of 47.6 and ranks 77th in the world,

with 22% of its population being undernourished. When a child dies every five seconds due to

malnutrition-related diseases, it is difficult to focus on surviving children as a result of food scarcity.

Explanation: 3 marks

 Blue is showing that first sentences is striking as it is telling in upcoming 50 years the

world population is growing exponential.

 Orange shows the supporting debate of upper striking sentence.

 The green is showing concluding remarks as we have to solve this problem.

 Centre of excellence in Water Resources Engineering (CEWRE)
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore
54890, Pakistan

Background:

The Thar desert region, located in northwestern India and southeastern Pakistan. However,

despite the challenging environment, there exist several possibilities for food and energy

harvesting in this region. Historically, the local communities have adapted to the harsh

conditions by developing innovative techniques for agriculture, such as using traditional

methods of water harvesting and conservation. The region is also rich in solar and wind

resources, making it a potential hub for renewable energy production. In recent years, there

has been an increasing interest in utilizing these resources for sustainable food and energy

production, with various projects and initiatives being undertaken to harness their potential.

With the right investments and initiatives, the Thar desert region can become a significant

contributor to sustainable food and energy production in the region.

Explanation: 3 marks

 Blue is showing striking sentence as it is describing that there are several harvesting

possibilities in thar region.

 Orange is showing the supporting of the first striking sentence.

 Green is showing concluding remarks as we have to put investment in that region to

solve the problem of food scarcity.

 Centre of excellence in Water Resources Engineering (CEWRE)
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore
54890, Pakistan

History:
The Thar region has a long history of food and energy harvesting possibilities. Historically,

the inhabitants of the region have relied on traditional farming methods, such as rainwater

harvesting, to cultivate crops like millet, wheat, and mustard. these methods were often not

enough to sustain the population. In recent years, the Thar region has seen the introduction of

new technologies, such as solar-powered irrigation systems and wind turbines, which have

opened up new possibilities for energy harvesting. These advancements have not only

improved access to electricity and water, but have also made it possible to cultivate new

crops and create more sustainable livelihoods for the people of the Thar region.

Explanation: 3 marks

 Blue is showing striking sentence as it is describing long history of food and energy

harvesting possibilities in thar areas.

 Orange is showing the supporting of the first striking sentence.

 Green is showing concluding remarks these technologies adoption solve water and

electricity problem and also possible to cultivate new crops.

 Centre of excellence in Water Resources Engineering (CEWRE)
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore
54890, Pakistan

Question 1:
Answer 1:
Exploring Food and Energy Harvesting Possibilities in Thar areas adjacent to urban areas using
literature review.

Description:
A good title has four components.

1. Activity (red)

2. Study domain (green)

3. Limitation (blue)

4. Technique (orange)

Activity:
Exploring is the activity.

Study domain:
Food and energy harvesting possibilities is the study domain.

Limitation:
Thar areas adjacent to urban areas is the limitation because we are only considered in one
region for food and energy harvesting.

Technique:
Literature review is a technique which is used to exploring food and energy.
 Centre of excellence in Water Resources Engineering (CEWRE)
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore
54890, Pakistan

ANALYTIC RUBRIC

5 marks 3-4 marks 1-2 marks Score

Fluency Writing is smooth and easy to Writing is generally clear Writing is difficult to follow.
read. Sentences flow well and and easy to read. There Sentences are choppy or
are well-structured. The writing may be some awkward poorly structured. The writing
has a clear sense of direction phrasing or structure, lacks a clear sense of
and is easy to follow. but overall, the writing direction.
is coherent.

Connectivity Ideas are well-connected and Ideas are generally well- Ideas are disjointed and
flow logically. Transitions connected. There may poorly connected. Transitions
between ideas are smooth and be some awkward between ideas are ineffective
effective. The writing is easy to transitions or jumps, but or non-existent. The writing is
follow and understand. the overall flow is confusing and difficult to
logical. follow.

Striking Writing includes multiple Writing includes at least Writing lacks any striking
Sentence striking sentences that capture one striking sentence sentences that capture the
the reader's attention and that captures the reader's attention. Sentences
leave a lasting impact. These reader's attention. The may be dull or poorly
sentences are creative and sentence(s) may be constructed, detracting from
thought-provoking, adding to well-crafted, but not as the overall quality of the
the overall quality of the creative or impactful as writing.
writing. those in the excellent
category.

Supporting Writing presents well- Writing presents Writing presents weak

debate developed arguments that are arguments that are arguments that are
supported by evidence and generally supported by unsupported by evidence and
reasoning. Counterarguments evidence and reasoning. reasoning. Counterarguments
are addressed and refuted There may be some are ignored or poorly
effectively. The writing is gaps in logic or lack of addressed. The writing is
persuasive and convincing. supporting evidence, unpersuasive and
but the overall unconvincing.
argument is strong.

Interest of Writing is engaging and holds Writing is generally Writing is unengaging and
reader the reader's interest engaging and holds the fails to hold the reader's
throughout. Descriptions are reader's interest. interest. Descriptions are
vivid and immersive, drawing Descriptions may be less lacking in detail or poorly
the reader into the narrative. vivid or immersive, but executed, detracting from the
The writing is well-crafted and still contribute to the overall quality of the writing.
enjoyable to read. overall quality of the
writing.

Total score
 Centre of excellence in Water Resources Engineering (CEWRE)
University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore
54890, Pakistan

ANALYTIC RUBRIC

5 marks 3-4 marks 1-2 marks Score

Fluency Writing is smooth and easy to Writing is generally clear Writing is difficult to follow.
read. Sentences flow well and and easy to read. There Sentences are choppy or
are well-structured. The writing may be some awkward poorly structured. The writing
has a clear sense of direction phrasing or structure, lacks a clear sense of
and is easy to follow. but overall, the writing direction.
is coherent.

Connectivity Ideas are well-connected and Ideas are generally well- Ideas are disjointed and
flow logically. Transitions connected. There may poorly connected. Transitions
between ideas are smooth and be some awkward between ideas are ineffective
effective. The writing is easy to transitions or jumps, but or non-existent. The writing is
follow and understand. the overall flow is confusing and difficult to
logical. follow.

Striking Writing includes multiple Writing includes at least Writing lacks any striking
Sentence striking sentences that capture one striking sentence sentences that capture the
the reader's attention and that captures the reader's attention. Sentences
leave a lasting impact. These reader's attention. The may be dull or poorly
sentences are creative and sentence(s) may be constructed, detracting from
thought-provoking, adding to well-crafted, but not as the overall quality of the
the overall quality of the creative or impactful as writing.
writing. those in the excellent
category.

Supporting Writing presents well- Writing presents Writing presents weak

debate developed arguments that are arguments that are arguments that are
supported by evidence and generally supported by unsupported by evidence and
reasoning. Counterarguments evidence and reasoning. reasoning. Counterarguments
are addressed and refuted There may be some are ignored or poorly
effectively. The writing is gaps in logic or lack of addressed. The writing is
persuasive and convincing. supporting evidence, unpersuasive and
but the overall unconvincing.
argument is strong.

Interest of Writing is engaging and holds Writing is generally Writing is unengaging and
reader the reader's interest engaging and holds the fails to hold the reader's
throughout. Descriptions are reader's interest. interest. Descriptions are
vivid and immersive, drawing Descriptions may be less lacking in detail or poorly
the reader into the narrative. vivid or immersive, but executed, detracting from the
The writing is well-crafted and still contribute to the overall quality of the writing.
enjoyable to read. overall quality of the
writing.
Total score

Centre of excellence in Water Resources Engineering (CEWRE) University

of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore 54890, Pakistan

ANALYTIC RUBRIC

5 marks 3-4 marks 1-2 marks Score

Fluency Writing is smooth and easy to Writing is generally clear Writing is difficult to follow.
read. Sentences flow well and and easy to read. There Sentences are choppy or
are well-structured. The writing may be some awkward poorly structured. The writing
has a clear sense of direction phrasing or structure, lacks a clear sense of
and is easy to follow. but overall, the writing direction.
is coherent.

Connectivity Ideas are well-connected and Ideas are generally well- Ideas are disjointed and
flow logically. Transitions connected. There may poorly connected. Transitions
between ideas are smooth and be some awkward between ideas are ineffective
effective. The writing is easy to transitions or jumps, but or non-existent. The writing is
follow and understand. the overall flow is confusing and difficult to
logical. follow.

Striking Writing includes multiple Writing includes at least Writing lacks any striking
Sentence striking sentences that capture one striking sentence sentences that capture the
the reader's attention and that captures the reader's attention. Sentences
leave a lasting impact. These reader's attention. The may be dull or poorly
sentences are creative and sentence(s) may be constructed, detracting from
thought-provoking, adding to well-crafted, but not as the overall quality of the
the overall quality of the creative or impactful as writing.
writing. those in the excellent
category.

Supporting Writing presents well- Writing presents Writing presents weak

debate developed arguments that are arguments that are arguments that are
supported by evidence and generally supported by unsupported by evidence and
reasoning. Counterarguments evidence and reasoning. reasoning. Counterarguments
are addressed and refuted There may be some are ignored or poorly
effectively. The writing is gaps in logic or lack of addressed. The writing is
persuasive and convincing. supporting evidence, unpersuasive and
but the overall unconvincing.
argument is strong.

Interest of Writing is engaging and holds Writing is generally Writing is unengaging and
reader the reader's interest engaging and holds the fails to hold the reader's
throughout. Descriptions are reader's interest. interest. Descriptions are
vivid and immersive, drawing Descriptions may be less lacking in detail or poorly
the reader into the narrative. vivid or immersive, but executed, detracting from the
 The writing is well-crafted and still contribute to the overall quality of the writing.
enjoyable to read. overall quality of the
writing.

Total score

Centre of excellence in Water Resources Engineering (CEWRE) University

of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore 54890, Pakistan

ANALYTIC RUBRIC

5 marks 3-4 marks 1-2 marks Score

Fluency Writing is smooth and easy to Writing is generally clear Writing is difficult to follow.
read. Sentences flow well and and easy to read. There Sentences are choppy or
are well-structured. The writing may be some awkward poorly structured. The writing
has a clear sense of direction phrasing or structure, lacks a clear sense of
and is easy to follow. but overall, the writing direction.
is coherent.

Connectivity Ideas are well-connected and Ideas are generally well- Ideas are disjointed and
flow logically. Transitions connected. There may poorly connected. Transitions
between ideas are smooth and be some awkward between ideas are ineffective
effective. The writing is easy to transitions or jumps, but or non-existent. The writing is
follow and understand. the overall flow is confusing and difficult to
logical. follow.

Striking Writing includes multiple Writing includes at least Writing lacks any striking
Sentence striking sentences that capture one striking sentence sentences that capture the
the reader's attention and that captures the reader's attention. Sentences
leave a lasting impact. These reader's attention. The may be dull or poorly
sentences are creative and sentence(s) may be constructed, detracting from
thought-provoking, adding to well-crafted, but not as the overall quality of the
the overall quality of the creative or impactful as writing.
writing. those in the excellent
category.

Supporting Writing presents well- Writing presents Writing presents weak

debate developed arguments that are arguments that are arguments that are
supported by evidence and generally supported by unsupported by evidence and
reasoning. Counterarguments evidence and reasoning. reasoning. Counterarguments
are addressed and refuted There may be some are ignored or poorly
effectively. The writing is gaps in logic or lack of addressed. The writing is
persuasive and convincing. supporting evidence, unpersuasive and
but the overall unconvincing.
argument is strong.
Interest of Writing is engaging and holds Writing is generally Writing is unengaging and
reader the reader's interest engaging and holds the fails to hold the reader's
throughout. Descriptions are reader's interest. interest. Descriptions are
vivid and immersive, drawing Descriptions may be less lacking in detail or poorly
the reader into the narrative. vivid or immersive, but executed, detracting from the
The writing is well-crafted and still contribute to the overall quality of the writing.
enjoyable to read. overall quality of the
writing.

Total score

Centre of excellence in Water Resources Engineering (CEWRE) University

of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore 54890, Pakistan

Mid-term Exam paper Spring Semester 2023

Subject: CWR-698 Research Methodology

Instructor: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman Tariq
Total marks:30
Instructions:
Marks are clearly mentioned in front of each question or part/s. Students are allowed to use
internet, books, AI tools or any other paid or unpaid services, however, a viva voce
immediately after the presentation will be conducted where you have you have to defend your
work and marks on your work will be purely based on the defending the work where
triangulation method will be used. The venue of viva is office no.6.
Question 1
Write down the components of your title with description and color code. (5 marks) Use color
coding in the title and explain how all four components are covered in your title.
Question 2 to 4
For question 2 to question 4, please write 6 to 9 sentences for each paragraph. Please use color
coding for the part separation/identification. In addition, supply a discussion (in bullet points)
how you have ensured the following components in your paragraph:
Structural Components:
First striking sentence, supporting debate, concluding and continue sentence at the end.
Quality parameters:
Fluency and connectivity, reduced length, interest of reader, purpose of sentence.
Question:no:2:
Write paragraph on significance of your topic. (5 marks)
Question:no:3:
Write paragraph on background of your topic. (5 marks)
Question:no:4:
Write paragraph on history of your topic. (5 marks)
Question:no:5:
Presentation of your topic in seminar hall. (10 marks) A complete schedule and set of
instruction are provided separately.