Group Research Assignment

Group Research Assignment (20%) [15% report & 5% presentation]

Applying of EIA & SEA on case studies with a comparison between both of them

Using the tools of assessment for Sustainability (Environmental Assessment
(SEA, EIA)) you are required to conform a research report for these tools, explaining
their criteria and their main characteristics. A report and a presentation are required to be
submitted.

Groups should be of 4 6 Students.

Instructions and Guidelines
Group
Report
(15%)
Title Environmental Assessment (SEA, EIA)
Submission
Date
Week 6, 17/03/2014
Mode of
submission
Hard copy
Digital copy
Word limit 4500 5000 words
Format Be word-processed.
Be submitted on A4.
Be double spaced.
Use Times New Roman font (size 12 )
Report
Structure
Title page
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
10 Marks
Abstract or summary 10 Marks
Introduction 10 Marks
Body:
SEA (definition, history,
types, process)
EIA (definition, history,
types, process)
Comparison between SEA
and EIA
Example for SEA and EIA
60 Marks
(15 marks)

(15 marks)

(15 marks)

(15 marks)
References 10 Marks
Turnitin Hard Copy of the turn it report should be submitted.
15% of the awarded mark will be deducted in case of the
submitted work exceeds the upper limit of words by 5%.
Marking,
return and
feedback
arrangements
The submitted course works will be marked within
two weeks after the submission date.
A written feedback will be provided on the submitted
hard copies. Moreover, a detailed feedback forms will
be provided to students.
Students will receive their feedback from the TAs.
Marking
guidelines

The assessment criteria are based on information and
knowledge understanding analysis, comparison, and
presentation skills.
The report represents (15%) of group assessment
grade where (10%) of the mark will be for the group
work and (5%) will be for individual contribution
based on submitted task sheet.
Presentation
(5%)
Each student will be individually assessed through presenting his/her
research in a Power Point format.
Presentation Date Week 6, 17/03/2014
Presentation limit 15 min. for each group
Presentation
Assessment Criteria
Knowledge and Understating 30 Marks
Clarity of expression 20 Marks
Visual impression 20 Marks
Presentation style 10 Marks
Confidence 10 Marks
Answering questions 10 Marks