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UTS: ENGINEERING ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION (48230)

UTS Autumn 2013 Subject Outline Addendum 1

UTS:ENGINEERING48230

ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION

EWB CHALLENGE 2013

SUBJECT OUTLINE

Subject Number: 48230

Credit Points: 6

Subject Coordinator: Sally Inchbold-Busby

Semester/Year: Autumn 2013

This subject outline should be read in conjunction with the relevant Facultyof Engineering Student Guide which contains information relevant to allFaculty of Engineering subjects.

The information in this Subject Outline was correct at the time of printing.

2012, Faculty of Engineering, UTS. Photocopies of this document for the purpose of study in thissubject may be made without permission.


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Contents

Official UTS Subject Outline document

Addendum document

Assessment Task 1Developing as an Engineer (15%) ................................................................ 3

EWB ChallengeThe Big Picture ............................................................................................ 4

How to proceed through Task 2 ................................................................................................ 5

Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 2a (i) Academic Literature Search (5%) ............................... 6

Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 2a(ii) Problem definition and technical review (10%)................ 7Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 2a(iii) Design requirements (10%)....................................... 8Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 2b Individual Oral Presentation (5%).................................... 9

How to proceed through Task 3 .............................................................................................. 10Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 3a(i)Project Proposal (5%)............................................... 11Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 3a(ii) - Group Report (25%).............................................. 12Assessment Sheet for Task 3bGroup/ Individual Oral Presentation (15%)..................................... 13Assessment Task 4Written Reflection (10%) .......................................................................... 14Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 4 - Written Reflection ...................................................... 14


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Assessment Task 1Developing as an Engineer (15%)(Activities as set by your tutor)

Throughout the semester you will be evaluated on the development of your communicationskills. You will be provided with many opportunities to demonstrate these skills.

During the first two weeks, your tutor will outline a number of small assessable tasks thatyou will complete in-class, online or at home as you progress through the subjectmaterials. These tasks will differ across the tutorial groups. However, the tasks selectedwill all measure your development in communication within an engineering setting.

The subject outline provides a list of the types of activities that may be included.Remember if you miss a class, you miss an opportunity to demonstrate your development.

Write the assessable tasks:


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EWB ChallengeThe big picture

All students enrolled in Engineering Communication will participate in the Engineerswithout Borders (EWB) Challenge.

The EWB Challenge is a design program for first year university students coordinated byEngineers without Borders Australia. It provides students with an opportunity to learnabout design, teamwork and communication through real-life and inspiring sustainablecross-cultural development projects. By participating in the EWB Challenge you will bepresented with a fantastic opportunity to design creative solutions to problems identified byreal EWB projects.

In past years, the EWB Challenge has included developing innovative and sustainableproject ideas and solutions to support communities in India, Cambodia and rural Australia.

In 2013, your design brief will require you to develop and report on your design solution fora specified problem based in Timor Leste in the town of Codo in the Lospalos sub-district.

EWB works in partnership with PLAN and its sponsors to identify problems and developdesign areas for which solutions are required. The broad design areas are:

Infrastructure and Construction

Water Supply and Sanitation Systems

Energy

Waste Management

Climate Change

Transportation Information Communications Technology

These are real engineering problems and your contribution towards a solution may help toimprove the living conditions for the districts inhabitants. Your team will select one areabased on the interests and disciplinary expertise of the group. Detail for each design areais available on UTSOnline and your tutor will direct you to the relevant links.

The assessment tasks and the related weekly modules are designed to support you andyour team in developing your project. You will work individually and in groups to createyour design solution and produce an engineering report and presentation that effectivelycommunicates your ideas. The EWB Challenge is designed for you to integrate expertiseyou develop in other subjects.

At the end of semester, up to four team submissions will be nominated by UTS for reviewby EWB. All participating universities across Australia and New Zealand will nominateteams. Outstanding student teams from each region will be invited to present their work atthe EWB Regional Showcase events where their work will be reviewed by a multi-disciplinary panel of judges. The top team in each region will be invited to present theirwork at the National Challenge Showcase to be held in December 2013.

Dont hold back. Be creative and you w il l see the difference you c an make.


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Task 2: Background Research

Effective design solutions are based on a firm understanding of the cultural,

economic, social and environmental context of the problem.

This task is made up of a number of sub-tasks designed for you to collect your backgroundinformation. Each task will be completed and submitted individually. However, teamdiscussions are important to understanding the context of the problem. Students areencouraged to discuss and share information both in class and via the communicationchannels outlined by your tutor.

In Week 3, your tutor will organise you into a team. You will remain in this team throughoutthe semester and the life of the project. Your team will consist of 4 - 6 members. Onceyour team has selected a design area you will then decide on a specific project. Thedesign brief for each area has suggestions but your group may elect to investigate anotherproject. Discuss this with your tutor.

Your team will decide on a project and give it a title:

Specific details for each assessment tasks are provided in the subject outline. Following

are a few additional points:

Task 2a (i) requires you to locate a reliable academic article outlining aspects of thecultural, economic, social and environmental context of the district. The information can begeneral at this stage as you are looking to orientate yourself with the types of potentialproblems and solutions that may be required.

Task 2a (ii) requires you to do a little more research. Someone in your team may havealready found appropriate information or look at other community development programsin other countries to get some ideas. The focus article should be included in this task.

Task 2a (iii)requires you to develop design requirements and a measurement template.Look online for some ideas or view other engineering reports. Test one design found foryour technical review against a minimum of three to five design requirements.

Task 2bthis task requires you to orally present the ideas and information you have foundand developed. You will find tips on making oral presentations in your workbook andonline.

On completion of these sub-tasks, you should have the information required to contributeto your team discussions and help in the decision-making and problem solving processes.These tasks will provide material for the completion of the first section of your written team

report.

The following pages are assessment sheets for all tasks to be submitted for Task 2.


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Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 2a (i) - Academic literature search,summary and evaluation (5%)

This and all subsequent tasks will not be marked unless they have the following two pagesattached:

Faculty Cover Sheet

Appropriate Assessment Sheet (like the one below); and are presented in aprofessional manner.

Student Name

Z P C D H Comments

Referencing (1)

Correctly written citation for areference list or bibliography inthe Harvard style

Correctly written format forquote with in-text citation

Credibility and Relevance (1)

Article selected hasappropriate credibilityfor thetask and can be identified asone of the top 6 listed on theHierarchy of Reliability

Reading and Analysis (2)

Main ideas identifiedandrelevantto the EWB designbrief. Evidence of activereading.

Writing and Content (1)

Clear, concise, correct Englishin your own words (withevidence of proof reading)

Total Mark /5

Additional Comments:


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Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 2a (iii)Design Requirements (10%)

Student Name

Z P C D H Comments

Research (2)

Evidence of a culmination of ideas andinformation from previous tasks

Evidence of further research formreliable and appropriate sources

Content (4)

Development of a minimum of three tofive concrete and measurable designrequirements relevant to the problemand the community context

Creation and use of the measurementtool for one design solution against theselected design requirements

Originality

Expression & Presentation (4)

Development of a logical organised andprofessionally presented template(table, headings or a numbered list)

Clearly expressed statements as to whyeach design requirement is important

Sources accurately referencedaccording to Harvard style

Total Mark /10


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Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 2b - Individual Oral Presentation(5%)

Student Name

Z P C D H Comments

Presentation (2.5)

Professional delivery

clear pronunciation andarticulation of words

variation in pace and intonation

body language enhancedpresentation

Completed within time limitAudience engagement - facilitation ofaudience participation, questions (peerassessment component allowed here)

Presented in clear and correct English -spoken not read.

Content (2)

Introduction clearly introduces theproblem and the community context

Discussion includes the humanitarianrole of engineers (Focus reading)

Synthesis of issues in regard to thedesign solution, design requirementsand recommendations

Material logically organised with a cleartransition from point to point. Links andsignposting language appropriate Allinformation clear and relevant

Written outline (.5)

Outline submitted and effectively used

Total Mark/5



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Task 3 EWB Challenge Team Report

Your great ideas must be communicated effectively if they are to make

a difference.

Your team will have decided on their design area and developed a project idea. All workcompleted for the sub-tasks in Task 3 will be completed and submitted as a team effort.

Completion of a team charter, outlining the agreed management of your team project, isessential to your teams group processes and ensures a common understanding of theexpectations of each team member.

Throughout Task 3 you should consider your contribution to the team and the contributionof others to the project. Towards the end of the task you will be asked to complete a selfand peer evaluation online. This assessment will be completed using SPARK software.

The assessment sheets for each task are provided. Each gives marking criteria whichshould act as a checklist for what to include and what to develop in your EWB report.

Task 3a (i) requires your team to submit a project proposal. This should be a briefstatement outlining what the team intends to do. A good proposal will provide your tutorwith a statement of the problem and context and a clear action plan. Point form isappropriate for this task. Suggested headings are provided in the subject outline.

The proposal will be submitted electronically (email or discussion board). You mustnegotiate a method and time with your tutor. Your team will need to elect a representativeto submit the proposalyour tutor must only receive one per team.

Task 3a (ii) requires you to submit an engineering report providing the details of yourproject in a form appropriate to the EWB Challenge. You will find a suggested template foryour report online. You may need to adapt the format to suit your particular project. It isimportant to become familiar with the various styles of reporting. Examples of engineeringreports can be found online and in the text books for this subject. The report structure used

is critical in communicating your ideas effectively.

Task 3b requires your team to present its project ideas orally. Each team member willcontribute to a coordinated and logically organised presentation. The development ofslides, to provide key points, is important to this task.

Make use of the feedback provided for Task 2b. It is a good idea to rehearse your teampresentation. Remember this is a professional presentation and you may be asked torepeat it in other forums.


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Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 3a (i)Team Project Proposal (5%)

Student Names Group Name:

1 4

2 5

3 6

Z P C D H Comments

Presentation (2.5)

Document written as a plan of actionusing appropriate heading and sub-headings

Content (2)

Proposal indicates the intention of theproject

Proposal indicates project developmentappropriate and relevant to the EWBChallenge design brief

Proposal is well organised anddemonstrates a logical progression

Indicates methods of communicationSubmission (.5)

Electronically submitted according totutor instructions

Total Mark/5



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Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 3aEWB Project Report (25%)

Student Names Group Name:

1 4

2 5

3 6Turnitin Score _____ Action Required: 20% - correct and resubmit, will incur late marks

< 20% - acceptable for this task

Z P C D H Comments

Content (50)Executive Summary provides a clear overview

Team reflection shows evidence of a consideredand analytical approach to reflective writing. Writtenas one voice.

Introduction includes background, purpose, scope,and problem definition within the context of thecommunity.

A minimum of four design options discussed andevidence of design criteria developed to suit thespecific needs of the community. Organisation ofinformation demonstrates ability to synthesise theideas of others.

Evidence of an application of technical knowledgeto the specified problem (and original ideas)

Evidence of an implementation plan to outline howthe design solution will put into place. This shouldinclude an overview, component list, procedure andcosting.

Conclusion summarising the findings of the report

and recommendations for further actionGraphic and mathematical information effective andrelevant; labelled and referenced correctly

All material relevant & organised logically

Appendix includes relevant required supportmaterials and meeting reports

Expression and presentation (25)

Correct use of Harvard system (in-text referencing)

Correct use of Harvard system (reference listformatting) printed from RefWorks to demonstratethe correct use of the RefWorks tool

Appropriate format for Engineering Reports usedthroughout

Written in clear, concise, and correct English

Written in one voice and not a collage of variouswriting styles

Vocabulary/technicality/length suited to reader andpurpose

Professional presentation with Faculty Cover Sheetused in this subject

Total Marks /25

Additional comments:


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Assessment Sheet for Task 3bGroup/ Individual Oral Presentation (15%)

Group Name

Student name:

Individual: Content 1 2 3 4 5 6

Issues clearly outlined

All information clear and relevant

Level of technicality suited toaudience/purpose

Individual: Organisation

Material logically organised

Clear transition from point to point

Individual: Presentation Skills

Clear pronunciation

Variation in pace and intonation

Body language enhancedpresentation

Visual aids enhanced presentation

Timing (3-5 mins)

Individual: Expression and

StyleSpoken style, not memorised orread

Kept audience attention

Used acceptable grammaticalstructures

Group work

Introduction prepared listeners forbody: topic and preview clear

Clear and comfortable transitionfrom person to person

Recommendations clearly stated

Dealing with audiences questions

Total Mark /15 /15 /15 /15 /15 /15



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Assessment Sheet for Assessment Task 4 - Written Reflection (10%)

This task will be completed in class during the last week of semester. You will complete a

written reflection of your progress in the subject and consider your needs for futuredevelopment.

The task is completed under exam conditions and you will receive all materials necessaryto complete the task.

You will be assessed according to the following;

Student Name

Your reflection should: Z P C D HRecall the details of your experiences in terms of:

good and bad

difficulties encountered

highs and lows

Reflect on responses:

at the time

in hindsight

Record details of what has been learned in terms of:

subject objectives

group processes communication issues

Review the stage reached in a variety of areas of personal skilldevelopment

Assess your future needs in communication to address

during your university studies

in the workplace

Be written in clear correct English

using well structured, logic flow

using the reflective writing genre

Total mark

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