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1 ASSESSMENT BRIEF AND MARKING RUBRIC Module title: Environmental Sustainable Engineering and Logistics (UEL- EG-7037) Assessment point: Summative Assessment point (Week 12) Assessment task: Report Word count limit: 3000 words +/- 10% (excluding references and appendices) Width: 100% of overall module grade Procedure in the event of illness or other valid cause (extenuating circumstances) If you believe that: • your performance in assessment or reassessment has been impaired, or; • you were unable to attend for an assessment or reassessment, or; • you were unable to submit assessed or reassessed work by the scheduled date due to illness or other valid cause ( as defined in the Procedures Governing Extenuating Circumstances), may apply for extenuation for the relevant component(s) to Unicaf Extenuating Circumstances team ([email protected]). *Once a component has been capped, extenuation does not uncap it. Academic misconduct including plagiarism Ensure that you are familiar with the relevant regulations regarding academic misconduct. By submitting the assignment, you declare that it is your own work and that the material and sources of information used, including internet sources, have been fully identified and properly acknowledged. In addition, you confirm that the presented work has not been submitted for any other assessment. You also acknowledge that the faculty reserves the right to investigate allegations of plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct which, if proven and dependent on the severity level of the offence, may result in a penalty that could affect your progress. By submitting your work, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed with the above statements. 2 General Guidance Your assignment should be MS Word processed (handwritten assignments are not accepted), using Times New Roman size 12 font, double spaced, with numbered pages and your student number printed as a footer on every page. Note this is a report supported by academic research so you should adhere to the appropriate referencing guidance. The word limit stated for this assignment excludes the list of references at the end of the assignment but includes all text in the main body of the assignment (including direct quotations, in-text citations, footnotes, tables, diagrams and graphs). Please be aware that exceeding the word limit will affect the academic judgement of the piece of work and may result in the award of a lower mark. Appendices are not considered a supplement and will not be assessed as part of the content of the assignment. As such, they will not contribute to the grade awarded; however, it may be appropriate to use an Appendices section for any material which is a useful reference for the reader. Please note that appendices are not included in the word count. The majority of references should come from primary sources (e.g. journal articles, conference papers, reports, etc.) although you can also utilise area specific textbooks. You must ensure that you use the Harvard style of referencing. Please indicate the word count length at the end of your assignment. Marking and assessment This assignment will be marked out of 100% and contributes to 100% of the total module mark. The pass mark is 50%. The marking rubric is attached, which offers guidance on the assessment criteria and weighting. Late Submission There will be a stipulated deadline date for all assignments. All assignments will need to be submitted by the set time on the stipulated deadline date. Assignments submitted up to 24 hours late will be accepted, but the assignment mark will be subject to a deduction of 5 marks from the mark awarded or a mark of 40% whichever is the greater. Learning outcomes applied in this assessment • LO1-Understand the social, environmental and economic performance requirements of the 3 design & construction process from a sustainable perspective • LO2-Identify and describe health and safety and the concept of environmental limits to continuing current development practices, • LO3-Describe the terms of sustainable development and sustainable construction • LO4-Understand challenges and opportunities of construction projects and their impacts on sustainability • LO5-The impacts of construction projects on sustainable development • LO6-Environmental assessment of buildings and cities • LO7-Develop a deeper understanding of the ways in which managers interact with the built environment by the use of tools and techniques. Assessment guidelines Produce a 3000-word coursework (+/- 10%) (excluding the list of references) that offers students the ability to demonstrate their developing knowledge and application of the teaching and learning material covered in weeks 1 to 12. It also encourages students to develop their thoughts and perspectives on theories and concepts. Task WSD Ltd, a commercial property development company based in South Africa, is developing a strategy to improve the sustainability of its construction projects. Management would like your advice on key issues that need to be addressed in the delivery of sustainable construction projects. Write a paper discussing the key issues that need to be addressed in the delivery of sustainable construction projects, focusing on the issues identified below. Your coursework should include a discussion of the following important points: 1. An introduction that demonstrates the need for sustainable construction, including the industries contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and definitions of sustainable construction 2. The role of the construction industry to sustainable development 3. How construction projects can be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable 4. A recommendation of a sustainability assessment tool 5. How you will apply sustainable project management principles to the management of construction projects 6. Demonstrate how health and safety should be considered as a sustainability performance measure 4 Additional considerations for your analysis. 1. The coursework requires you to use the relevant module material (ideas, concepts, theories or frameworks) to inform your evaluation. It is expected that the principles underpinning your analysis should preferably be from academic books and/or updated peer-reviewed academic journals. Assessment Criteria Your assignment will be marked according to the following criteria: 1. Understanding and Reading: The depth of your reading (number, range and quality of sources) and understanding of it. You are expected to read the essential and further readings to support your argument/discussion; you cannot rely on personal opinion or unsupported statements. 2. Critical Analysis: The level of critical analysis in your writing and the quality of the argument developed. You cannot rely on simple description, but have to apply knowledge and theory from the readings to critically engage with the material. 3. Structure: Your ability to develop a clear, logical structure for your coursework which addresses the required points of the task and guides the reader. Your coursework should include a clear introduction, a cogently argued main body, and a conclusion that summarises the argument and answers the overall question. 4. Presentation and Referencing: Your ability to express yourself clearly in English using appropriate terminology, correct spelling and grammar. The extent to which your coursework is correctly referenced using the Harvard system of referencing in-text and with a reference list. Section/aspect Content to cover Marks available Introduction 250 words General background on the topic you are going to discuss, including demonstrates the need for sustainable construction. This should include a brief overview of the industry’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. 10 Marks 5 Possible definitions for terms relating to the question should also be included. What the essay will include and/or leave out (scope). What themes the essay will discuss and the order they are presented. What the essay will argue/demonstrate (thesis statement). Main Body (Understanding, Reading and Critical Analysis) 2500 words This should address the key issues including: 1. The role of the construction industry to sustainable development 2. How construction projects can be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable 3. A recommendation of a sustainability assessment tool 4. How you will apply sustainable project management principles to the management of construction projects 5. Demonstrate how health and safety should be considered as a sustainability performance measure 70 Conclusions and recommendations 250 words Links back to the themes identified in the introduction. A reminder of what the essay has argued. A recap of the main themes that have been discussed. Proffer some recommendations 10 Marks Formatting, Structure and Referencing (list of references not included in word count) High quality presentation of the material that conforms to principles of academic writing and contains minimal errors in sentence construction, grammar and punctuation. A logical structure was followed. The assignment followed appropriate academic conventions regarding in-text citations and referencing. 10 Marks Total: 2700-3300 words Total: 100 6 Masters Grading Scale Mark Range Criteria 90-100% Distinction Demonstrates an exceptional ability and insight, indicating the highest level of technical competence. The work has the potential to influence the forefront of the subject, and may be of publishable /exhibitable quality. Relevant generic skills are demonstrated at the highest possible standard. 80-89% Distinction Demonstrates an outstanding ability and insight based on authoritative subject knowledge and a very high level of technical competence. The work is considered to be close to the forefront of the subject, and may be close to publishable/exhibitable quality. Relevant generic skills are demonstrated at a very high level. 70-79% Distinction Demonstrates an authoritative, current subject knowledge and a high level of technical competence. The work is accurate and extensively supported by appropriate evidence. It may show some originality. Clear evidence of capacity to reflect critically and deal with ambiguity in the data. Relevant generic skills are demonstrated at a high level. 60-69% Merit Demonstrates a sound, current subject knowledge. No significant errors in the application of concepts or appropriate techniques. May contain some minor flaws. The work is well developed and coherent; may show some originality. Clear evidence of capacity to reflect critically. Relevant generic skills are demonstrated at a good level. 50 – 59% Pass Demonstrates satisfactory subject knowledge. Some evident weaknesses; possibly shown by conceptual gaps, or limited use of appropriate techniques. The work is generally sound but tends toward the factual or derivative. Limited evidence of capacity to