DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

School of Engineering

Name Reg No.

Unit name Type of Lab

coursework
Title of the
coursework
Student’s I certify that this assignment is my own work and where materials have
Declaration been used from other resources, they have been properly acknowledged.
I also understand that I will face all the possibility of failing the unit if
the contents of this assignment are plagiarized.

Signed : ____________________ Date : __________________

Tick as appropriate
Marks obtained

Year Year Year Year Year

One Two Three Four Five
Date handout …..May Date Due …… July
Date received Student’s work assessed and
returned/date
Lecturer’s
comments/
Feedback.

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Coursework

1. All coursework submitted must include

a. a copy of the full brief given by the lecturer (with the signed coversheet)
b. all source material must be cited in the text and a full bibliography of source material
(including author, title, publisher and date) listed at the end of the submission

2. All work must be submitted in the mode instructed by the lecturer.

3. Work submitted under the student’s name must only be the work of that student. All information sources must be
acknowledged. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will render offenders liable to disciplinary action as set out in
the Dedan Kimathi University rules and regulations.
4. Students MUST keep a copy of all submitted work for reference purposes prior to the original being handed in and
returned. This will provide proof that the work was completed, in the event that the work goes astray.
5. Whenever a candidate submits work after approved deadline without an authorised extension, a mark of zero (0%)
will be awarded.
6. Requests for extensions of submission deadlines must be made in writing prior to the submission deadline to the
lecturer and must be supported by documentary evidence.

Level 3
70%+ Recognises the possibilities and limitations of methodology and theory. Extremely
First Class well constructed and logically presented argument. Sound ethical and moral
reasoning demonstrated. Able to select and apply specific theories to complex
situations. Excellent comprehension of contemporary issues. Excellent relationship
of recent research to practice.

60- 69% Sound ethical and moral reasoning demonstrated. Demonstrates evidence of wide
Second Class knowledge base and critical reading.
upper Evidence of critical reasoning to solve problems. Critical understanding of the
research-process. State and defend a critical position on the basis of evidence.
50-59% Well referenced and cited. Applies relevant research to current practice issues.
Second Class Capacity to analyse concepts and reframe arguments. Critically evaluates own work.
lower Selects specific and appropriate theory to enhance arguments.
40-49% Able to focus on current issues and to argue contrasting perspectives. Explore
Pass potential solutions to practice based issues. Evidence of broad range of
underpinning and relevant theory. References and, bibliography accurately cited:
Well structured and logical presentation.
Below Fails to meet the criteria and requirements of the assignment. Limited evidence of
40% analysis or synthesis. Restricted range and understanding of underpinning
knowledge. Inappropriate application of theory. to practice.

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Lab Report Structure:

Instructions:
The following are the instructions for the word-processed document.

a) All letters should be typed in Times New roman with 12 font size
b) The main title of the assignment should be in top middle and use capital letter and
make it bold. All sub title should be bold, but not capital.
c) The spacing between the lines should be 1.5.
d) Word alignment setting should be in ‘Justified’ style.
e) Use the proper number or Bullets for writing the points.
f) Reference should be referred in the paragraph.
g) Use EEE Referencing Style.

1. Each student should submit a word-processed report to include the following headings for each
laboratory experiment.
 Title
 Introduction
 Aims of the lab
Clearly state the aims of the experiment in this section
 Methods of analysis
Explain the procedures and methods used to complete the tasks.
 Presentation and Discussion of results
Collectively provide the results of the tasks with a detailed discussion. Also
provide the answers for the post laboratory section.
 Conclusions of the investigation
Provide an overall conclusion about the Lab.
 References and Bibliography
 Strictly use EEE referencing throughout the report.
 Supporting documents (if any)
2. Zero mark will be awarded in case of plagiarism or late submission.

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3. This laboratory will be considered for 15% of your coursework.