Management

 

Assessment 2

Case Study (30%)

Due: end of week 10 (midnight Sunday)

Aims & General Information

This assessment requires students to critically review their module notes and choose one (1) topic from any of the following topics covered so far and to submit a personal case study report based on its content.

  1. Site Safety and Risk Management;
  2. Site Surveying and Setting Out;
  3. Site Layout and Mobilisation;
  4. Site Management and Production;
  5. Planning and Managing Plant; or
  6. Materials and Waste Management

Students must focus their report on the key issues discussed in the selected topic and give a critical analysis based on their knowledge, experience and relevant literature why the particular subject matter is important to good Site Management and comment on the impact that implementing the practices and methods described can have on the management of a project.  The choice of which topic notes is left to each student and they should be presented and submitted as per the Assessment Brief.

 

Students should then find a site with which they have some experience or access to, and explain how the issue you have discussed has been dealt with on that particular site. You must provide at least 3 photo evidences of the site under discussion.

Guidance Notes

The case study must not exceed 1500 words discussing the notes and describing the site case study and application of the issue on that site.

 

Present your module reports in a concise, logical and structured format that identifies the key issue from the module with your views and opinions as to why you think the issues are important and why you have chosen the topic that you have and justify why they are key issues to Site Management;

  • You need to break up the whole report using headings and sub-headings;
  • You will need to read material other than the module notes to provide the background required to demonstrate your understanding of the issues which is also sufficient to show the relevance of what you are discussing (HINT: look at the marking rubric for guidance on content);
  • Do not simply reproduce comments or statements from the module notes because that would not be expressing your own views and it needs to be clear from your comments that you understand the issues and the impacts involved;
  • The report should produce a concise discussion concerning the issues you have chosen and contain your reflections on the issues;
  • The report should be grammatically correct, have correctly spelt words and punctuated appropriately;
  • Avoid the use of long sentences and long paragraphs.

Format

The reports are to be submitted ONLY in accordance with following rules:

  • Reports MUST have a cover sheet including your name, student number, topic chosen and total word count;
  • No more than 1500 words are allowed (+ cover sheet, references);
  • The report must be submitted in a single file in PDF format;
  • The assessment is to be submitted through Turnitin by the due date and time for completion.

 

Points to note:

  • All source material MUST be acknowledged and any form of plagiarism will result in the appropriate measures being taken. Do not copy other student’s work or assist by showing your work to others.

 

  • Assessments must be submitted online through the correct Turnitin drop-box on Blackboard (not through email or in person). Late submissions will be penalised as per the Curtin Late Assessment Policy in the Unit Outline.

Report Structure

There is no strict rules in report structure, however, students would be benefited by following the below report structure:

  • Introduction (presenting the chosen topic with justification and identifying the key issues);
  • Background of the selected construction site (description/photographic evidence of the selected site);
  • Critical analysis of the key issues (a comprehensive discussion on how the key issues impact on the overall project);
  • Conclusion (Summary of the report);
  • References (Chicago: both in-text and reference list).

 

Marking Rubric

The marking rubric is on the final page, but here is a helpful guide to assist you in understanding how to gain the most marks from each of the criteria.

 

First marking rubric criteria

  • You need to identify the key issue from the module for each week and provide your views and opinions as to why you think the issues are important.
  • Do not simply reproduce comments or statements from the module notes because that would not be expressing your own views.
  • Your report should produce a concise discussion concerning the issues you have chosen.
  • You need to justify why you think the issues are key issues.
  • Provide an explanation of why your chosen issues are important ones.

Second marking rubric criteria

  • You need to identify a suitable site in your local area – this needs to be a site you can personally visit.
  • You will also need to provide relevant photographs of the site as evidence you have attended the site, but also to be used in your explanations/justifications.

Third marking rubric criteria

  • Having identified the issues you need to explain why you think they create impacts linked to the themes of site management.
  • Your reflections on the issues should incorporate questions that spring to mind when you are considering them.
  • You may find that you need to read material other than the module notes to provide the background required to present your thoughts concerning impacts.
  • How much reading is required will depend upon your ability to develop and present a line of thought that is sufficient to show the relevance of what you are discussing.
  • It needs to be clear from your comments that you do understand the issues and the impacts involved.

Fourth marking rubric criteria

  • Make sure that you read the module notes and any associated readers.
  • Access as many of the recommended texts and online resources listed in the unit outline as possible.
  • Although the module notes cover a wide range of content you must ensure that you cover all of the content in your reports.

 

Fifth marking rubric criteria

  • It is important that you present your report in a logical and structured format.
  • You need to break up the text using one or two sub-headings.
  • Your report should be easy to read and present your reflections in such a way that the reader can easily understand the views and opinions you are presenting.
  • The reports should be grammatically correct, have correctly spelt words and punctuated appropriately. As always referencing all sourced materials is a must.
  • Avoid the use of long sentences and long paragraphs.

 

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