Technical Briefing Paper - Report Template Title Abstract (150~250 words – not included in the word count) 1. Introduction (~300 words) Tip: 2. Technical Chapters (~2,500) Research Tip: Use the...

Technical Briefing Paper - Report Template
Title
Abstract (150~250 words – not included in the word count)
1. Introduction (~300 words)
Tip:
2. Technical Chapters (~2,500)
Research Tip: Use the following Engineering Li
ary Subjects Guides for research planning
· Planning, searching, reading & note-taking tips, writing tips – the details in this guide supports the 8 steps recommended in the task sheet (‘What you will do’)
· The Energy Management and Environmental Engineering Li
ary guides, provide recommended texts, databases and journals to save you time in the research step.
Referencing Tip: Follow the QUT APA referencing style guide in CiteWrite Visit HiQ or use the Li
ary online chat for help with referencing & research.
Structure Tip: Organise these subsections according to your topic area and research themes
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.2
2.2.1
3. Conclusion (~300-500)
Tip: Recommendations may be included here, dependent on your research topic and task.
Reference List (not included in the total word count)
Tip: Follow the QUT APA referencing guidelines.
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ENN544: Assessment 4 Task Description: Technical Briefing Paper
Task
Prepare a technical
iefing paper on the chosen topic relating to sustainable development (from
the selection provided), in the context of your project. You should explain the steps needed to
achieve the objectives of sustainable development in relation to the selected topic. In the
iefing
paper, you should demonstrate your ability to read, review and reference academic and other
literature, write in a manner suitable for a technical document and to structure and format the
paper. Your intended audience is your profession.
Unit Learning
Outcomes
Addressed
• Analyse environmental quality, including environmental sampling, analysis, quality assurance
and control, and interpretation to inform an impact assessment
• Exemplify an appreciation of sustainable development practices and ability to apply
appropriate techniques
• Competence in engineering investigation and reporting with particular emphasis on literature
searching and review and communicating the various aspects of topic area in written form
Due Date 11:59pm, Thursday 31st October, Week 14
Marks 25% of unit total, individual assessment
Specifications
Individual submission
Online Submission via QUT “Turnitin”, information on Blackboard website
Refer to the template provided for the word count for the various sections
Overview
This task requires you to select one topic from the list provided relating to sustainable development and to write a
technical
iefing paper on that topic. There is a limit of one student per topic, and if a particular topic has a full
quota, you will need to select another option.
You will draw heavily on the research and learnings from your other assessment items this semester, and the
content provided during the lectures.
You will be required to draw on academic literature (i.e. journal and conference papers, books), government and
industry reports, reference materials (i.e. books, magazines, guidelines) in order to write a paper that includes
academic literature and demonstrates your understanding of the topic. You should assume that the audience is
technical professionals (for example, that they have an engineering and/or design background), but are not
necessarily experts in the exact topic that you have chosen.
Your paper should be formatted in the manner of a technical paper (i.e. title block, abstract, introduction, chapter
headings & subheadings as appropriate in the main body, conclusions and references).
What you will do
1. Select a topic from the list provided. Read the topic carefully, and work out what is being asked and if there are
multiple parts to the topic that you should address.
2. Develop a preliminary overview of what you think are the key areas that you will cover in your paper, and
consider what search terms you will use to find relevant information.
3. Review academic literature relevant to this topic and identify key sources that you will draw on
4. Read and summarise the information that you have identified, keeping track of the sources from which you will
extract information.
5. Develop a structure for your paper, and put dot-points under each main heading and sub-headings of what you
will discuss in each.
6. Write each of the sections, drawing on your notes that you have prepared having read the literature.
7. Review the preliminary overview of the paper that you have developed, and see whether you would adjust this
at all now that you have read through more literature on that topic.
8. After further improvements, review your paper, ensuring that it flows well, responds to the topic and covers all
key aspects. Ensure spelling and grammar and references are co
ect, and that the paper is properly formatted.
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Resources and Useful References
1. Li
ary guide for paper writing and Cite Write
2. Google Scholar, and the Li
ary search engine (to find additional sources of information)
3. Online search tools
4. Blackboard Folder, lectures and studios
Criteria and Standards for Grading
Below is the description of assessment criteria and standards for grading this assessment item:
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Unit: ENN544 Sustainable practice in Engineering Assessment Task: Technical Review Paper Individual Submission
Student Name:
Objectives: Learning Outcomes: 4 XXXXXXXXXXResult:
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Competence in
engineering investigation

Demonstrates awareness
and understanding of
Sustainable Development
(SD)

Identifies significant
measures and applies
them to the topic
You have completed this task
exceptionally, with:
 comprehensive use of a
ange of sources relevant to
topic
 comprehensive
understanding of SD values
elated to topic
 accurately demonstrates
awareness of sustainability
issues
 comprehensive identification
of relevant sustainability
measures and how to apply
them
You have completed this task
competently, with:
 competent identification of a
ange of sources relevant to topic

 competent understanding of SD
values related to topic

 demonstrates awareness of
sustainability issues

 competent identification of
elevant sustainability measures
and how to apply them
You have completed this task well,
with:
 identification of a range of
sources relevant to topic

 understanding of most SD values
elated to topic

 demonstrates awareness of
most sustainability issues

 adequate identification of
sustainability measures and how to
apply them
Your have completed this task
with:
 identification of a limited
ange of sources relevant to
topic
 some gaps in understanding
of SD values related to topic

 demonstrates awareness of
some sustainability issues

 basic identification of
sustainability measures and
incomplete discussion on how to
apply them
Your attempt in this task is not
satisfactory as:
 Very limited range of investigations
undertaken

 there is no evidence of understanding
SD values related to topic

 limited awareness of sustainability
issues

 limited discussion on sustainability
measures and how to apply them


Critical, creative &
analytical thinking

Accuracy and reliability of
information

Depth of analysis and
engineering critical review
You have completed this task
exceptionally, with:
 evidence of detailed
application of appropriate
information to enhance
knowledge of topic
 demonstration of
comprehensive and outstanding
judgement on accuracy and
eliability of information
 evidence of critical analysis
from a diverse range of highly
appropriate sources
You have completed this task
competently, with:
 evidence of application of
appropriate information to
enhance knowledge of topic

 demonstration of
comprehensive and competent
judgement on accuracy and
eliability of information
 evidence of critical analysis
from a diverse range of
appropriate sources
You have completed this task well,
with:
 evidence of application of
information to enhance knowledge
of topic

 demonstration of competent
judgement on accuracy and
eliability of information

 evidence of analysis from a
ange of appropriate sources
Your attempt to complete this
task is satisfactory with:
 some evidence of application
of information to enhance
knowledge of topic

 demonstration of limited
judgement on accuracy and
eliability of information

 analysis of information from
obvious sources
Your attempt in this task is not
satisfactory as:
 shows little evidence of application of
information to enhance knowledge of
topic

 very limited judgement on accuracy
and reliability of information


 limited analysis

Effective communication




Your paper demonstrates:
 a comprehensive, interesting
& co
ectly referenced critical
eview
 co
ect compliance with the
ief
 co
ect adherence to format,
spelling & grammar conventions
throughout
Your paper demonstrates:
 a comprehensive, interesting &
mostly co
ect referenced critical
eview
 a minor e
or in compliance
with the
ief
 adherence to format, spelling &
grammar conventions with a few
e
ors
Your paper demonstrates:
 a referenced critical review of
some interest

 some minor e
ors in compliance
with the
ief
 adherence to format, spelling &