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Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing

7030MAA Individual Project

Assignment Brief APPLIED CORE (SUMATIVE ASSESSMENT)

Module Title Individual Cohort Module Code
Individual Project MaySep
7030MAA

Coursework Title (e.g. CWK1) Hand out date:

Individual Project 17/05/2021
Lecturer Due date and time:
Owen Richards Moodle: 13/08/2021 at
18:00:00
Estimated Time (hrs): Coursework type: % of Module Mark

Word Limit*: 12,000 -15,000 words Individual 100

Submission arrangement online via CUMoodle: Turnitin submissssion
File types and method of recording: word document
Mark and Feedback date (DD/MM/YY): 27/05/2021
Mark and Feedback method (e.g. in lecture, written via Gradebook): Gradebook

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

1. Develop solutions to given problems by the application of appropriate tools and techniques,
within a chosen specialism, with professionalism, confidence and competence.
2. Identify, select and review current information resources relevant to a particular problem and
justify appropriate problem solving strategies with respect to resources, tools and techniques.
3. Communicate effectively in formal and informal situations both verbally and otherwise with
interested parties.
4. Develop project management skills and critically evaluate research and problem solving
processes.
5. Take account of any legal, social and ethical issues relating to research and project work.

Task and Mark distribution:

You will need to agree a suitable subject for a research project with your supervisor.
Please discuss suitable topics with your mentor and the research methods lecturers and submit a
project title as part of your research methods module.
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Project Module Grading Template

All projects should be marked by the First Supervisor and Second Supervisor/Assessor
independently and in line with the relevant marking scheme. The marks and comments for
the students work must be captured in two individual forms. A discussion between the first
marker and second supervisor should lead to a final agreed mark for the student. Please see
the Faculty Assessment Policy on resolving disputes in marks

The Final Project Grading and Feedback Template should be completed by the first
supervisor following the discussion and agreement of result with the 2 nd marker and
uploaded to Moodle within two weeks of submission of the report through Moodle.

For this submission, the final report will be submitted by the Due date and time.

The supervisor will also check that the ethics process has been completed by the student and
a certificate of ethics completion has been issued and this certificate and ethics check list has
been included in the appendices of the finally submitted report.

If the first and second marker cannot agree where the marks variation is 10% or greater,
they should refer it to the ML who will assign an independent third marker (who will use the
same marking template). The final mark for the project should then be the average of all
three marks for that piece of work.

Once complete this form should be made available through the Moodle site for the student
to access once results are made available by the module leader.

Note: The final result for the student must consider the ethics approval, without which the
student cannot be passed for the project.
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Final Project Module Grading Template
Guidance: Feedback. Please comment on:

Project Report Grading and Feedback

Student name: Student ID:
Module Code:
Supervisor /Second
Supervisor:
(delete as applicable)
Component Grades
Deliverable 1: X/5
CONTEXT, SCOPE and degree of RELEVANCE (to programme of study)
Appropriateness of project to programme study undertaken and the
X
soundness of proposal, Scope and level of challenge to objectives and
questions the project attempts to answer.

Marker to provide detailed comments in relation to deliverable one to justify the mark that has been
provided but also what more the student could have done for a higher mark in this area.

Deliverable 2 X/10
RESEARCH METHODS
The Range and the degree of relevance of the research methods employed
X
(primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative) to the project at hand.

Marker to provide detailed comments in relation to deliverable two to justify the mark that has been
provided but also what more the student could have done for a higher mark in this area.

Deliverable 3 X/20
LITERATURE REVIEW
-Comprehensive/ diversity of sources and materials used
-The range, relevance of sourcing correctly cited. X
-Appropriate summaries of articles and level of critical appraisal of literature
-Key concepts and disciplines discussed
Marker to provide detailed comments in relation to deliverable three to justify the mark that has
been provided but also what more the student could have done for a higher mark in this area.

Deliverable 4 X/20
DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
Clear, rigorous identification of approach.
The application and use of appropriate tools, techniques, methodologies,
approaches etc.
Analysis of findings, X
Extrapolation of facts and/or statistics,
Key observations and impact identified with relevance to subject at hand,
Presentation of information in a clear and comprehensive manner.

Marker to provide detailed comments in relation to deliverable four to justify the mark that has been
provided but also what more the student could have done for a higher mark in this area.

Deliverable 5 X/20
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SOLUTION, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS

The degree of ingenuity and originality in the formulation of a solution

and conclusions thereof.
Summarized critical evaluation of subject area ,
X
Recommendations for identifiable problem area, with consideration to
short to medium term resolutions'
Recommendations for the long term future
Depth of thought, consideration, with a buildup rationale supported by
the project approach
Marker to provide detailed comments in relation to deliverable three to justify the mark that has
been provided but also what more the student could have done for a higher mark in this area.

Deliverable 6 X/10
PM, QA AND CRITICAL EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE AND
CONDUCT
Critical evaluation of project conduct, appropriateness of methods
employed with lessons learnt and effectiveness of the experience, X
PM and quality assurance of conduct of project,
Utilisation of appropriate project management practices including Risk
Analysis, work breakdown and gantt charts.
Marker to provide detailed comments in relation to deliverable three to justify the mark that has
been provided but also what more the student could have done for a higher mark in this area.

Deliverable 7 X/10
REPORT STRUCTURE AND COHESIVENESS
Report structure and writing: Flow, professionalism, comprehension,
X
completeness and presentation of report, utilisation and reference to
appropriate diagrams, charts, figures etc,
Marker to provide detailed comments in relation to deliverable three to justify the mark that has
been provided but also what more the student could have done for a higher mark in this area.

Deliverable 8 X/5
OVERALL MEETING OF OBJECTIVES
X
Degree of meeting of objectives, breadth and depth of work achieved
Marker to provide detailed comments in relation to deliverable three to justify the mark that has
been provided but also what more the student could have done for a higher mark in this area.

Total X/100
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Notes:
1. You are expected to use the Coventry University APA style for referencing. For support and
advice on this students can contact Centre for Academic Writing (CAW).
2. Please notify your registry course support team and module leader for disability support.
3. Any student requiring an extension or deferral should follow the university process as outlined
here.
4. The University cannot take responsibility for any coursework lost or corrupted on disks, laptops
or personal computer. Students should therefore regularly back-up any work and are advised to
save it on the University system.
5. If there are technical or performance issues that prevent submitting coursework through the
online coursework submission system on the day of a coursework deadline, an appropriate
extension to the coursework submission deadline will be agreed. This extension will normally be
24 hours or the next working day if the deadline falls on a Friday or over the weekend period.
This will be communicated via your Module Leader.
6. Assignments that are more than 10% over the word limit will result in a deduction of 10% of the
mark i.e. a mark of 60% will lead to a reduction of 6% to 54%. The word limit includes
quotations, but excludes the bibliography, reference list and tables.
7. You are encouraged to check the originality of your work by using the draft Turnitin links on
Aula/Moodle.
8. Collusion between students (where sections of your work are similar to the work submitted by
other students in this or previous module cohorts) is taken extremely seriously and will be
reported to the academic conduct panel. This applies to both courseworks and exam answers.
9. A marked difference between your writing style, knowledge and skill level demonstrated in class
discussion, any test conditions and that demonstrated in a coursework assignment may result in
you having to undertake a Viva Voce in order to prove the coursework assignment is entirely
your own work.
10. If you make use of the services of a proof reader in your work you must keep your original
version and make it available as a demonstration of your written efforts. Also, please read the
university Proof Reading Policy.
11. You must not submit work for assessment that you have already submitted (partially or in full),
either for your current course or for another qualification of this university, with the exception of
resits, where for the coursework, you maybe asked to rework and improve a previous attempt.
This requirement will be specifically detailed in your assignment brief or specific course or
module information. Where earlier work by you is citable, i.e. it has already been
published/submitted, you must reference it clearly.  Identical pieces of work submitted
concurrently may also be considered to be self-plagiarism.

For guidance, the following table indicates applicable marking guidelines.

Marking Rubric
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PG
Mark Outcome Guidelines
band
Meets Distinction - Exceptional work with very high degree of rigour,
learning creativity and critical/analytic skills. Mastery of knowledge and
outcomes subject-specific theories with originality and autonomy.
Demonstrates exceptional ability to analyse and apply
concepts within the complexities and uncertainties of the
subject/discipline.
90-100% Innovative research with exceptional ability in the utilisation of
research methodologies. Demonstrates, creativity, originality
Distinction and outstanding problem-solving skills. Work completed with
very high degree of accuracy, proficiency and autonomy.
Exceptional communication and expression demonstrated
throughout. Student evidences the full range of technical
and/or artistic skills. Work pushes the boundaries of the
discipline and may be strongly considered for external
publication/dissemination/presentation.
Distinction - Outstanding work with high degree of rigour,
creativity and critical/analytic skills. Near mastery of
knowledge and subject-specific theories with originality and
autonomy. Demonstrates outstanding ability to analyse and
apply concepts within the complexities and uncertainties of the
subject/discipline.
80-89% Innovative research with outstanding ability in the utilisation of
research methodologies. Work consistently demonstrates
Distinction creativity, originality and outstanding problem-solving skills.
Work completed with high degree of accuracy, proficiency and
autonomy. Outstanding communication and expression
demonstrated throughout. Student demonstrates a very wide
range of technical and/or artistic skills. With some
amendments, the work may be considered for external
publication/dissemination/presentation
Distinction - Excellent work undertaken with rigour, creativity
and critical/analytic skills. Excellent degree of knowledge and
subject-specific theories with originality and autonomy
demonstrated. The work exhibits excellent ability to analyse
and apply concepts within the complexities and uncertainties
70-79% of the subject/discipline.
Innovative research with excellent ability in the utilisation of
Distinction research methodologies. Work demonstrates creativity,
originality and excellent problem-solving skills. Work
completed with very consistent levels of accuracy, proficiency
and autonomy. Excellent communication and expression
demonstrated throughout. Student demonstrates a very wide
range of technical and/or artistic skills.
60-69% Merit - Very good work often undertaken with rigour, creativity
and critical/analytic skills. Very good degree of knowledge and
Merit subject-specific theories with some originality and autonomy
demonstrated. The work often exhibits the ability to fully
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analyse and apply concepts within the complexities and
uncertainties of the subject/discipline.
Very good research evidence and shows very good ability in
the utilisation of research methodologies. Work demonstrates
creativity, originality and problem-solving skills. Work
completed with very consistent levels of accuracy, proficiency
and autonomy. Very good communication and expression
demonstrated throughout. Student demonstrates a wide range
of technical and/or artistic skills.
Pass - Good work undertaken with some creativity and
critical/analytic skills. Demonstrates knowledge and subject-
specific theories with some originality and autonomy
demonstrated. The work exhibits the ability to analyse and
50-59% apply concepts within the complexities and uncertainties of the
subject/discipline.
Pass Good research and shows some ability in the utilisation of
research methodologies. Work demonstrates problem-solving
skills and is completed with some level of accuracy, proficiency
and autonomy. Satisfactory communication and expression
demonstrated throughout. Student demonstrates some of the
technical and/or artistic skills.
Pass - Assessment demonstrates some advanced knowledge
and understanding of the subject informed by current practice,
scholarship and research. Work may be incomplete with some
irrelevant material present. Sometimes demonstrates the
ability to analyse and apply concepts within the complexities
40-49% and uncertainties of the subject/discipline.
Acceptable research with evidence of basic ability in the
Pass utilisation of research methodologies. Demonstrates some
originality, creativity and problem-solving skills but often with
inconsistencies. Expression and presentation sufficient for
accuracy and proficiency. Sufficient communication and
expression with professional skill set. Student demonstrates
some technical and/or artistic skills.
Fails to Fail - Very limited understanding of relevant theories, concepts
achieve and issues with deficiencies in rigour and analysis. Some
learning relevant material may be present but be informed from very
outcomes limited sources. Fundamental errors and some
misunderstanding likely to be present. Demonstrates limited
ability to analyse and apply concepts within the complexities
30-39%
and uncertainties of the subject/discipline.
Limited research scope and ability in the utilisation of research
Fail
methodologies. Limited originality, creativity, and struggles
with problem-solving skills. Expression and presentation
insufficient for accuracy and proficiency. Insufficient
communication and expression and with deficiencies in
professional skill set. Student demonstrates deficiencies in the
range of technical and/or artistic skills.
Fail - Clear failure demonstrating little understanding of
20-29% relevant theories, concepts, issues and only a vague knowledge
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of the area. Little relevant material may be present and
informed from very limited sources. Serious and fundamental
errors and virtually no evidence of relevant research.
Fundamental errors and misunderstandings likely to be
present.
Little or no research with no evidence of utilisation of research
Fail - methodologies. No originality, creativity, and struggles with
problem-solving skills. Expression and presentation insufficient
for accuracy and proficiency. Insufficient communication and
expression and with serious deficiencies in professional skill
set. Student has clear deficiencies in range of technical and/or
artistic skills.
Fail - Clear failure demonstrating no understanding of relevant
theories, concepts, issues and no understanding of area. Little
or no relevant material may be present and informed from
minimal sources. No evidence of ability in the utilisation of
0-19%
research methodologies. No evidence of originality, creativity,
and problem-solving skills. Expression and presentation
Fail
deficient for accuracy and proficiency. Insufficient
communication and expression and with deficiencies in
professional skill set. Student has clear deficiencies in range of
technical and/or artistic skills.
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Project Referral Feedback

Reason for Failure Work required to rectify failure

The work that you have presented has been judged by the examiners to be insufficient to pass the project module
and has therefore been referred to a later meeting of the assessment board. This form is to inform you of what you
must do, to the satisfaction of the examiners, in order to gain a pass.