ASSIGNMENT No.

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Introduction
This is an individual assignment designed to provide opportunity for independent
research into sustainable construction.

Tasks
Prepare a 7-minute Presentation demonstrating best practice in construction
relating to Environmental Management.
Students will prepare an A3 Poster to support their Powerpoint (or other means of
oral presentation), NOTE: The written submission may be as a PDF, DOC or PPT
format. Typically this should be between 1,000 and 2,000 words supported with
diagrams, charts, etc, as appropriate.
Use a current example and demonstrate understanding of the application of sustainability in
construction.
Students will be awarded marks for their originality, critical appraisal and the use of
academic language.
NOTE: Your Module Tutor may help to provide examples of projects that can
be examined to demonstrate best practice in construction.

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3.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this assessment exercise students will:
- Possess an understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to
promote sustainable development.
- Have a thorough awareness of current legislatory and governing guidelines in the
context of civil engineering projects including health and safety, quality
assurance, and environmental issues.

4.

Information
Seek information from the library and extensive internet resources available. Ensure
that you fully cite all reference sources used.

5.

Assessment Weighting/Pass Criteria

This coursework carries 50% of the module assessment. ENSURE that all web or
other reference sources are cited and properly referenced. Unfair means
regulations apply.

6.

Late Submissions
Late submissions will be penalised according to Course Regulations.

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CIE6009 - Presentation 50%

Student Name >>
Structure:

evidence of
planning
timing
logical
followthrough
good introduction
and conclusion

Content:

informative
relevant points
made
listener-friendly
material presented
strong
argument/case
made

Visuals:

well-designed and
produced
confidently and
efficiently used
complement key
stages/points in
talk

Voice:

clear
audible
well-paced
emphasis
convincing

Nonverbals: eye contact

confidence
audience rapport
no distracting
mannerisms
Defence:

able to absorb and

respond to
questions
handling difficult
questions (and
questioners!)

Total score: minimum 0,

maximum 24.
Convert to percentage scale by
multiplying by 4.17.
Minimum score thus = 0.
Maximum = 100

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Source: adapted from Claire Brierley,

Communication Skills Unit

Element
Submitted Power Point (or other Document) on or before 11am Tues 15th
December 2015
Poster Presented on Day of Oral Presentation
Oral Presentation (made on Monday 4th January 2015) (7-minutes with 2- to 3minutes of questions)

NOTE: This element counts 50% overall to your CIE6009

Module Mark
Marks are awarded with reference to the following criteria for each task
undertaken; 70% to 100%
Excellent evidence of a critical understanding of the subject matter. Virtually all
of the relevant information/skills accurately deployed. Excellent and exceptional
grasp of theoretical, conceptual, analytical and practical elements. Very
effective integration of theory, practice and information. Substantial evidence of
appropriate originality and creativity.

60% to 69%
Good evidence of a critical understanding of the subject matter. Most of the
relevant information/skills accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical,
conceptual, analytical and practical elements. Effective integration of theory,
practice and information. Significant evidence of appropriate originality and
creativity.

50% to 59%
Some evidence of a critical understanding of the subject matter. Some of the
relevant information/skills accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical,
conceptual, analytical and practical elements. Fair integration of theory,
practice and information. Some evidence of appropriate originality and
creativity.

40% to 49%
Evidence of a limited critical understanding of the subject matter. Some
omissions in the deployment of the relevant information/skills. Some grasp of
theoretical, conceptual, analytical and practical elements. Limited integration of
theory, practice and information. Limited evidence of appropriate originality and
creativity.

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Max
Mark
40%
10%
50%

35% to 39%
Little evidence of a critical understanding of the subject matter. Deficiencies or
omissions in information/skills, theoretical, conceptual, analytical and practical
elements. Limited integration of these in relation to the objectives of the work.
Some relevant content and marginal evidence of skills, knowledge or creativity.

below 35%
No evidence of a critical understanding of the subject matter. Little evidence of
information, skills, theoretical, conceptual, analytical, creative or practical
elements relevant to the work. Mainly irrelevant and/or incorrect information
provided. Scant evidence of understanding of the purpose of the work.

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