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Assessment items
ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: project proposal
Aligned subject learning outcomes Apply classroom knowledge and skills gained throughout the degree to solve complex and real world industry issues and produce a large scaled project outcome
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, in particular in a cross-discipline team and where required to effectively manage and lead a team
Group or individual Both
Weighting and due date Group 20%, Individual 10% Due Week 3
ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: DESCRIPTION
The aim of this assessment is to outline the project objectives, roles of individual team members and the methodology used to achieve project outcomes.
Instructions:
You must use the Project Proposal template for this task – this is a PebblePad workbook available in your Pebble+ Resources store. Access the workbook once from your Resources store and save as an Asset – continue to use that version from your Assets Store.
The project proposal includes the following sections:
Project Organisation (individual mark out of 10)
Team member roles, skills audit and CV including examples of assessment which demonstrate core skills
Project Scope (group mark out of 10)
Project background
Issues to be addressed
Main method
Expected project outcomes
Project management Plan (group mark out of 10)
Team code of conduct
Team member roles and responsibilities
Project action plan
Gantt Chart
Project Risk Management
Further details regarding this task can be found under the Assessment folder on the LearnJCU subject site.
ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: CRITERIA SHEET (OR RUBRIC)
See Appendix.
ASSESSMENT ITEM 2: reflective journal
Aligned subject learning outcomes Evaluate the complexity of working across different discipline areas and contrast and evaluate the relationships between various sectors of professional industry
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, in particular in a cross-discipline team and where required to effectively manage and lead a team
Group or individual individual assessment item
Weighting and due date 15% Due in Week 10
ASSESSMENT ITEM 2: DESCRIPTION
The aim of this assessment is to enable students to describe and evaluate their learning experience throughout the project and to identify areas for self-improvement.
Instructions:
You must use the Reflective Journal template for this task – this is a PebblePad workbook available in your Pebble+ Resources store. Access the workbook once from your Resources store and save as an Asset – continue to use that version from your Assets Store.
The journal comprises three parts:
An overview of what you understand reflection in a professional setting to mean / involve. How and why reflection is a useful skill and tools to use in your professional life.
A report and evaluation of the team work component of the project. This should include what you learnt about working in teams, what you learnt from other disciplines in teams and how that impacted on your professional development.
An Overall Reflection on how your professional identity has developed throughout the project.
Further details regarding this task can be found under the Assessment folder on the LearnJCU subject site.
ASSESSMENT ITEM 2: CRITERIA SHEET (OR RUBRIC)
See Appendix.
ASSESSMENT ITEM 3: Final PROJECT
Aligned subject learning outcomes Apply classroom knowledge and skills gained throughout the degree to solve complex and real world industry issues and produce a large scaled project outcome
Evaluate the complexity of working across different discipline areas and contrast and evaluate the relationships between various sectors of professional industry
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, in particular in a large scale cross-disciplinary team and where required effectively manage and lead a team
Group or individual Group assessment and individual assessment item
Weighting and due date Group 35%; Individual 20%; Week 9 online presentation, final portfolio to be submitted by 12 (noon) Tuesday 2 August
ASSESSMENT ITEM 3: DESCRIPTION
The aim of this assessment is for project teams to clearly and professionally present evidence of sophisticated and high level project outcomes.
Instructions:
You must use PebblePad to create a portfolio of your final project outcomes. The final project portfolio should contain the following sections:
Introduction (group mark out of 5)
Project Background and Description
Project Team details
Project Management Documentation (group mark out of 10)
Meeting agendas and minutes for a minimum of 5 group meetings
Project Outcomes and Deliverables (individual mark out of 20 for based on contribution to and quality of content (including peer evaluation and contribution to presentation), group mark out of 20 for overall Quality of presentation)
Summary presented on portfolio pages which clearly identifies and summarises each of the main sections or deliverables in the final report
Detailed report on project outcomes/documentation attached as evidence to the portfolio
Further details regarding this task can be found under the Assessment folder on the LearnJCU subject site.
ASSESSMENT ITEM 3: CRITERIA SHEET (OR RUBRIC)
See Appendix
Submission and return of assessment
Submission of assessment
Project Proposal:
Team Leader should upload the print to PDF and share with the web URL of your project proposal to the Assessment Task 1 Drop Box on the LearnJCU subject site.
Reflective Journal:
Upload the print to PDF and share with the web URL to the Assessment Task 2 Drop Box on the LearnJCU subject site.
Final Project:
Upload the print to PDF and share with the web URL of your final project portfolio to the Assessment Task 3 Drop Box on the LearnJCU subject site.
Late submissions
The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedure (3.1.8d) outlines a uniform formula of penalties imposed for submission of an assessment item after the due date. This formula is 5% of the total possible marks for the assessment item per day including part-days, weekends, and public holidays. If submitted after 20 days, the assessment item thus would be awarded 0 marks (i.e. 5% x 20 = 100% of total possible marks in penalties). For assessment items weighted 0%, and submitted after 10 days a DNS grade is awarded.
Special Consideration (including deferrals and extensions)
You are encouraged to access equity measures if you are affected by extenuating circumstances while undertaking the subject. JCU’s Special Consideration Procedure requires that you must must make yourself available for assessments and examinations at the scheduled times and extensions or deferrals for an assessment item due to previously scheduled commitments such as weddings or holidays, will not be granted.
All Special Consideration requests can be applied for through the Special Consideration application form. The form is linked to the Special Consideration Procedure and also available on the Student Forms webpage.
Academic Integrity
You are are required to complete the Coursework Academic Integrity Modules available in your LearnJCU site.
All non-examination items of assessment are required to be submitted with the Assessment Declaration available through LearnJCU. The Assessment Declaration contains statements relating to academic integrity under the Coursework Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures. All instances of academic misconduct are treated very seriously by the University and students may be severely penalised for committing any form of academic misconduct.
For more information regarding academic integrity, see https://www.jcu.edu.au/students/learningcentre/academic-integrity
Return of assessment
Regular feedback is provided to students from lecturing staff and external professionals. Written as well as verbal feedback is given concerning both individual- and team-work components of the subject. Feedback is provided throught the subject site and as a workshop in class.
The requirements for an assessment’s return date, time and manner will be determined by the Subject Coordinator in line with the JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures. Feedback will be given, and you can discuss your assessment with the marker as per clause 3.5 of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures. You will be informed of your grade for every component of assessment in the subject under clause 3.5.1 and 3.5.2 of the Learning Teaching and Assessment Procedures.
Review of assessment
Assessment items and final grades will be reviewed through moderation processes (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures, 3.6). It is important to be aware that assessment results “must always undergo final ratification for each study period. No single grade or mark represents a final result in a subject” (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures, 3.7.4.).
Assessment pieces are marked and moderated by the team of lecturing staff and external professionals.
Students can seek a review of individual assessment pieces through the process identified in clause 3.8 of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures.
Students can seek a review of the final subject result through the process contained in the Review and Appeal of a Final Subject Result Procedure.
Learning and teaching in this subject
Subject calendar
Please note, the sequence of some topics may change due to staff availability, resourcing, or due to unforeseen circumstances. Please monitor announcements made via LearnJCU.
Week Lecture Recording Workshop Readings/Preparation Relationship to assessment
1 See Learning resources portfolio under Subject Resources Getting Organised
Forming teams
Client introduction See Assessment Details, Subject Resources and Project Resources in the Assessment folder on the LearnJCU subject site
Complete the ‘Teamwork’ Activity prior to attending class Project Proposal
2 See Learning resources portfolio under Subject Resources Teamwork and conflict management
Working in PebblePad
CV-building tips See Assessment Details, Subject Resources and Project Resources in the Assessment folder on the LearnJCU subject site Project Proposal Reflective Journal Final Project Report
3 See Learning resources portfolio under Subject Resources Project Management and Reflective Learning
In class feedback on project proposal See Assessment Details, Subject Resources and Project Resources in the Assessment folder on the LearnJCU subject site Project Proposal – due by 12 (noon) Wednesday
Reflective Journal
4 See Learning resources portfolio under Subject Resources Developing professional networks and collaborative practice
Way forward – feedback on proposals See Assessment Details, Subject Resources and Project Resources in the Assessment folder on the LearnJCU subject site Reflective Journal Final Project Report
5 Team meetings with client – follow up Reflective Journal Final Project Report
LR LECTURE RECESS
6 See Learning resources portfolio under Subject Resources Career Management and Resume Writing – guest presentation by Careers staff
Project Team Meetings See Subject Resources in the Assessment folder on the LearnJCU subject site Reflective Journal Final Project Report
7 Meeting with client – Status Report Scheduled team meetings with industry partner Reflective Journal Final Project Report
8 See Learning resources portfolio under Subject Resources Public Speaking and Project ePortfolio Presentation tips Draft final project portfolio ready for feedback from lecturer Reflective Journal Final Project Report
9 Final Feedback on Report/ePortfolio Presentations to Industry Partners Deliver presentations Final submission of project portfolio to LearnJCU due by 12 (noon) Tuesday
10 Final Report/ePortfolio Presentations to Industry Partners Reflect on project work and learning Reflective Journal Final Project Report
Reflective Journal due by 12 (noon) Wednesday
SV STUDY VACATION
Learning and teaching activities/expectations
The subject adopts an ‘active experimentation approach’, whereby students actively participate in solving an industry-based project problem (Kolb’s 1984). This allows students to apply their knowledge, skills and capabilities in a practical setting. Documenting the project process through meeting minutes, preparing plans and pitches and conference posters, as well as reflective journals promotes the development of professional skills, identities and transition to the workplace. Through working in cross-disciplinary teams, students are also exposed to the variety of personnel with whom they will likely to engage in their professional careers.
Students are advised of their allocated project team in week one. This subject is delivered on a weekly basis through interactive workshops where group members are expected to attend and work collaboratively on project outcomes. As per the subject schedule there is formal content delivered in some weeks.
Learning Activity Internal students
Lecture content recordings
3 x 15 minute desktop recordings of lecture content per week will be uploaded to the LearnJCU site
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Interactive face to face workshop
Weekly workshops will be facilitated. The workshop is a merging of lectures and tutorials and will include learning activities, group discussions etc.
If you are live streaming your workshops add the dot for external students who can choose to participate.
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Student learning materials
Materials available on LearnJCU including lecture recordings, readings, learning activities, etc.
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Student Consultation
1 hour consultation session. Lecturer available to meet via appointment
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Appendix: Rubrics
Project Proposal (30% of assessment)
Criteria HD
85 -100% D
75 -84% C
65 – 74% P
50 – 64% N
0 – 50%
Project Organisation Documentation
Individual – 10 marks Proposal provides clear documentation of team member’s skills, abilities and expertise including individual CV’s and evidence of relevant assessment items which demonstrate key skills.
Clear and comprehensive links to how these will contribute to the overall project outcome. Proposal provides good documentation of team member’s skills, abilities and expertise including individual CV’s and evidence of relevant assessment items which demonstrate key skills.
Links to how these will contribute to the overall project outcome. Proposal provides adequate documentation of team member’s skills, abilities and expertise including individual CV’s and evidence of relevant assessment items which demonstrate key skills.
Some evidence of links to how these will contribute to the overall project outcome. Proposal provides minimal documentation of team member’s skills, abilities and expertise including individual CV’s and evidence of relevant assessment items which demonstrate key skills.
Lack of links to how these will contribute to the overall project outcome. Proposal fails to provide clear documentation of team member’s skills, abilities and expertise including individual CV’s and evidence of relevant assessment items which demonstrate key skills.
Clear and comprehensive links to how these will contribute to the overall project outcome are not presented.
Project Scope
Group – 10 marks Provided a concise and comprehensive description of the project issues.
Proposes a clear and feasible approach to project completion.
Description of expected tangible output to be provided to organisation is detailed, clear and appropriate in scale.
The project proposal is well structured and presented, contains no grammatical or spelling errors, and demonstrates sophisticated attention to detail.
Highly suitable for a professional audience. Provided comprehensive description of the project issues.
Proposes a feasible approach to project completion.
Description of expected tangible output to be provided to organisation is clear and appropriate in scale.
The project proposal, contains limited grammatical or spelling errors, and demonstrates attention to detail.
Suitable for a professional audience. Provided description of the project issues.
Proposes an adequate approach to project completion.
Description of expected tangible output to be provided to organisation is adequate.
The project proposal contains some grammatical or spelling errors, and demonstrates adequate attention to detail.
Mostly suitable for a professional audience. Provided a poor description of the project issues.
Proposes an approach to project completion which lacks in clarity and feasibility.
Description of expected tangible output to be provided to organisation is not very clear.
The project is poorly structured and contains some grammatical or spelling errors which demonstrates limited attention to detail.
Not very suitable for a professional audience. A concise yet comprehensive description of the project issues is not provided.
No clear and feasible approach to project completion presented.
No description of expected tangible output to be provided to organisation.
The project brief is not well structured and presented, contains several grammatical or spelling errors, and demonstrates a lack of attention to detail.
Not at all suitable for a professional audience.
Project Management Plan
Group – 10 marks Major project phases and milestones are clearly identified.
Individual tasks are outlined with appropriate deadlines and resources implications clearly identified.
Gantt chart provides detailed and accurate summary of key tasks and appropriate responsibilities and deadlines for each team member.
Project risks are clearly identified and addressed in meaningful detail.
Most major project phases and milestones are clearly identified.
Most individual tasks are outlined with appropriate deadlines and resources implications identified.
Gantt chart provides adequate summary of key tasks and appropriate responsibilities and deadlines for each team member.
Most project risks are identified. and addressed in appropriate detail. Some project phases and milestones are clearly identified.
Some individual tasks are outlined with adequate deadlines and resources implications identified.
Gantt chart provides summary of most key tasks and responsibilities for each team member.
Some project risks are identified. and addressed in detail. Major project phases and milestones are not all identified.
Individual tasks are not clearly outlined with appropriate deadlines and resources implications identified.
Gantt chart lacks some detail
Project risks are not all identified and addressed in detail. Major project phases and milestones are not clearly identified.
Individual tasks are not outlined with appropriate deadlines and resources implications are not identified.
Gantt chart does not provide a detailed and accurate summary of key tasks and appropriate responsibilities for each team member.
No project risks are identified and addressed.
Reflective Journal (15% of assessment)
Criteria HD
85 -100% D
75 -84% C
65 – 74% P
50 – 64% N
0 – 50%
Overview of reflection in a Professional Context
An overview of reflection in a professional setting to mean / involve.
Individual – 5 marks Detailed and insightful awareness and understanding of the purpose of the reflective journal.
This purpose has guided the selection and description of events, issues and critical incident/s on which to reflect. Good understanding of the purpose of the reflective diary with some insight into its purpose and usefulness. General understanding of the purpose of the reflective diary with some insight into its purpose and usefulness. Adequate understanding of the role of the reflective journal with limited insight. Lack of understanding of the role of the reflective diary and no insight into the usefulness of reflection in a professional context.
Evaluation of Team Work Component
A report and evaluation of what you learned about working in teams, and from other disciplines
Individual – 5 marks Demonstrates an insightful evaluation of the contribution and role of various disciplines /perspectives to the outcome of the project.
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the importance of team work skills to professional development. Several relevant insights into the contribution of various discipline perspectives to the project outcome.
Demonstrates an increased understanding of the importance of team work skills to professional development. Some relevant insights into the contribution of various discipline perspectives to the project outcome.
Demonstrates some evidence of an increased understanding of the importance of team work skills to professional development. Limited attempt to understand the contribution of different disciplines/ perspectives to the project outcome.
Demonstrates some understanding of the importance of team work skills to professional development. No evidence of an understanding of the contribution of different disciplines/roles to project outcomes.
Demonstrates little to no understanding of the importance of team work skills to professional development.
Reflection on Professional Identity
An Overall Reflection on how your professional identity has developed throughout the project
Individual – 5 marks Significant and meaningful self- evaluation of professional learning.
Probing questions about self and future work options are identified, answers to these questions are openly sought and considered.
Meaningful reflection upon how the project experience contributes to your career plan has led to new perspectives and/or insights regarding your future career options. Self-evaluation of your learning is evident and mostly significant.
Relevant questions about self and future work options.
Clearer connections to your critical incident/s would produce more questions requiring answers and further reflections.
Some important connections regarding how project experience links to your career plan has enabled some insightful comments regarding future career options.
Self-evaluation of your learning is evident and of some significance. Some relevant questions about self and future work options.
Clearer connections to your critical incident/s would produce more questions requiring answers and further reflections.
A few important connections regarding how project experience links to your career plan has enabled some insightful comments regarding future career options.
Some self-evaluation of your learning is evident – more of these would enhance your reflections.
Some questions are asked about self in relation to future work options, but you do not necessarily engage in seeking answers to these questions.
Some connections regarding how your project experience links to your career plan. More discussion would enhance your reflections. Self-evaluation is not evident.
You have made little effort to connect concepts from workplace experience to future work options.
There are few, if any, connections regarding how your project experience links to your career plan.
Final Project Portfolio and Presentation (55% of assessment)
Criteria HD
85 -100% D
75 -84% C
65 – 74% P
50 – 64% N
0 – 50%
Project Background and Introduction
Provide a brief introduction to the project in this section. This detail should include a short background to the organisation and the business issue being addressed so that the reader has a clear context in which to frame the final report.
Group – 5 marks A clear and accurate summary/profile of the industry partner / organisation and the initial business problem / issue which was addressed.
Profile of Project Team is clear and well presented. An accurate summary/profile of the industry partner / organisation and the initial business problem / issue which was addressed.
Profile of Project Team is well presented. An adequate summary/profile of the industry partner / organisation and the initial business problem / issue which was addressed.
Profile of Project Team is adequately presented. A limited summary/profile of the industry partner / organisation and the initial business problem / issue which was addressed.
Basic profile of Project Team presented. There is no profile of the industry partner / organisations and no description of the initial project issue / business problem.
No profile of Project Team.
Project Management Documents (Minutes/Agendas etc)
Include the meeting agendas and minutes (see templates provided) for a minimum of 5 team meetings.
Group – 10 marks Project Management Documents demonstrate:
advanced understanding of meeting protocol and reporting
strong ability of group to work collaboratively, to appropriately allocate roles and workloads and comply with timelines and project milestones
profound understanding and appreciation of how the roles of other disciplines / professionals contribute to project development.
Project documentation is professional, comprehensive and demonstrates sophisticated attention to detail. Project Management Documents demonstrate:
high level of understanding of meeting protocol and reporting
ability of group to work collaboratively, to appropriately allocate roles and workloads
and comply with timelines and project milestones
understanding and appreciation of how the roles of other disciplines / professionals contribute to project development.
Project documentation is professional, comprehensive and appropriate. Project Management Documents demonstrate:
-adequate level of understanding of meeting protocol and reporting
some evidence of ability of group to work collaboratively, to appropriately allocate roles and workloads and comply with timelines and project milestones
some understanding and appreciation of how the roles of other disciplines / professionals contribute to project development.
Project documentation is professional and appropriate. Project Management Documents demonstrate:
basic understanding of meeting protocol and reporting
limited evidence of ability of group to work collaboratively, to allocate roles and workloads and generally comply with timelines and project
milestones
limited understanding and appreciation of how the roles of other disciplines / professionals contribute to project development.
Project documentation is professional although may lack some of the required detail. Project Management Documents demonstrate:
lack of understanding of meeting protocol and reporting
inability of group to work collaboratively, to allocate roles and workloads and generally comply with timelines and project milestones
lack of understanding and appreciation of how the roles of other disciplines / professionals contribute to project development.
Project documentation is unprofessional and / or lacks the required detail.
Project Outcomes and Deliverables
Project ePortfolio which demonstrates the ability of the students to solve complex industry issues and produce a project outcome
Group – 20 marks Project outcomes/deliverables demonstrate:
a sophisticated interpretation and understanding of the industry issue/project development
a sophisticated ability to problem solve and use critical analysis and evaluation to achieve a high-level project outcome.
Strong attention to detail demonstrated by:
concise writing, impeccable spelling and grammar
meaning of the text is very clear.
The project ePortfolio/poster is very well structured, highly professional and engaging.
References appropriately noted. Project outcomes/deliverables demonstrate:
a solid interpretation and understanding of the industry issue/project development
a strong ability to problem solve and use critical analysis and evaluation to achieve a high-level project outcome.
Good attention to detail demonstrated by:
concise writing, and good spelling and grammar.
The project ePortfolio/poster is well structured, professional and engaging.
References appropriately noted. Project outcomes/deliverables demonstrate:
an adequate interpretation and understanding of the industry issue/project development
some ability to problem solve and use critical analysis and evaluation to achieve a high-level project outcome.
Adequate attention to detail demonstrated by:
clear writing, spelling and grammar.
The project ePortfolio/poster is well structured.
References appropriately noted. Project outcomes/deliverables demonstrate:
limited interpretation and understanding of the industry issue/project development
limited ability to problem solve and use critical analysis and evaluation to achieve a high-level project outcome.
Poor attention to detail demonstrated by:
issues with writing, i.e. spelling and grammar.
The project ePortfolio/poster suffers in terms of structure and professionalism.
Errors in referencing. Project outcomes/deliverables demonstrate:
no understanding of the industry issue/project development
no ability to problem solve and use critical analysis and evaluation to achieve a high-level project outcome.
No attention to detail demonstrated by:
poor writing spelling and grammar
lack of clarity in writing and presentation.
The project ePortfolio/poster is poorly structured and unprofessional.
References not appropriately noted.
Individual Presentation and Project Contribution
Individual understanding of the project when presenting outcomes and responding to questions. (10 marks)
Contribution to project team and outcomes (10 marks)
Individual – 20 marks Student demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the project when presenting outcomes and responding to questions. (10 marks)
Evidence of meaningful contribution to project team and outcomes. (10 marks) Student demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the project when presenting outcomes and responding to questions. (10 marks)
Evidence of solid contribution to project team and outcomes. (10 marks) Student demonstrates a sound understanding of the project when presenting outcomes and responding to questions. (10 marks)
Evidence of adequate contribution to project team and outcomes. (10 marks) Student Demonstrates limited knowledge of the project when presenting outcomes and responding to questions. (10 marks)
Evidence of some contribution to project team and outcomes. (10 marks) Student demonstrates poor knowledge of project outcomes when presenting outcomes and in response to questions. (10 marks)
No evidence of meaningful contribution to project team and outcomes. (10 marks)
