ASSESSMENT TASK INFORMATION: EUB150
ASSESSMENT TASK INFORMATION: EUB150
Assessment 1 Data Report
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This document provides you with the requirements for your assessment. Detailed instructions and resources are included for completing the task. The Criterion Reference Assessment (CRA) Rubric that markers use to grade the assessment task is included.
Task overview
Assessment name Data Report
Task description Data report on a geographical issue of your chose.
This is an authentic assessment because it models the process of collecting and collating data, data analysis and synthesis in the form of a geographic inquiry. Data is recent, relevant and in line with student interest (typical of what is expected in schools for those in education).
Due Date See Blackboard site
Task snapshot
Length 2000 words +/-10% (word length includes in-text referencing and excludes your reference list and appendices)
Weighting 60%
Individual or Group Individual
Formative or Summative Summative
How will I be assessed Rubric (HD LF)
Learning outcomes measured CLO 1. Knowledgeable - Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of learning areas, learners and learning.
CLO 2. Scholarly - Reflect critically on the ways in which educational theory and research informs and impacts teaching practice.
CLO 4. Responsive Understand and respond to a diversity or learners, contexts, policy and practice environments.
CLO 5. Innovative Lead and create innovative future-focused learning.
CLO 9. Communicative - Engage and communicate effectively and professionally.
ULO 1. Demonstrate knowledge of geographical characteristics of world regions, sub-regions and zones. (Relates to CLO 1)
ULO 2. Identify and explain geographical processes, both anthropogenic and biophysical, that shape the identity of places and result in geographical patterns and trends. (Relates to CLO 1)
ULO 3. Analyse geographical information and data to explain spatial distributions, patterns and trends and the implications for people and places. (Relates to CLO 4)
ULO 4. Propose action in response to contemporary geographical challenges as identified through data analysis considering sustainable and liveable outcomes for people and places. (Relates to CLO 5)
ULO 5. Use an inquiry approach to investigate contemporary environmental and anthropogenic challenges faced by places in different regions of the world. (Relates to CLO 2)
ULO 6. Demonstrate effective communication using geographical terminology, cartographic and graphic representations as appropriate, considering cultural sensitivity and ethical understanding. (Relates to CLO 9)
Submission information
What you need to do You are to choose an issue affecting one of the worlds regions and conduct a geographical inquiry to investigate the causes, impacts and potential solutions to the issue for your chosen region.
Your report should include the following:
Introduction
The introduction should include a description of the issue a clear definition of how the issue came to be and key information/statistics regarding the significance of the issue in your chosen region for both people and the environment. This should be supported by references to academic literature.
Location
The location of the issue needs to be evident use a map and describe where the issue is taking place (realm, region, nation, local scale). Analyse and explain the spatial distribution of the issue.
Explanation
An explanation of how the physical and/or human characteristics of the region have contributed to the cause of the issue. This should be supported by references to academic literature and relevant data.
Investigation
An investigation to identify, explore and analyse the impacts of the issue on people and the environment. Include social, economic, environmental, political and cultural considerations. This should be supported by references to academic literature and any relevant data.
Action
A proposal and evaluation of possible solutions for the issue in order to enhance future sustainability and/or resilience in your chosen region. This should be supported by references to academic literature and any relevant data.
Tips
Look at the rubric for guidance on achieving the different standards in this assessment.
In completing this task, you need to undertake an investigation using the geographical inquiry process.
Observing, questioning and planning
Collecting, recording, evaluating and representing
Interpreting, analysing and concluding
Communicating
Reflecting and responding
This may be carried out by following the suggested steps below:
Brainstorm what you have observed in the unit and identify possible regions and issues you may be interested in investigating. (See issues table below for some possible ideas). In choosing your issue, be specific and make sure it is a relevant issue for the region you have chosen. Conduct some initial research to make sure you are going to be able to find sufficient resources to help you.
Pose inquiry questions that will help shape your research. What do you need to find out? How? What will you do with your research?
Carry out research by collecting, recording, evaluating and representing relevant information from a range of sources. Make sure you use academic literature and ensure you keep a record of all your references.
Analyse your research to draw out the key information that will help you complete your task. Draw conclusions about the information you have found out and also about what information you are going to include and how. Reflect upon your findings to put forward possible solutions that may alleviate the issue and help the region become more sustainable in the future.
Resources available to complete task HYPERLINK "https://www.citewrite.qut.edu.au/" QUT cite|write APA guide
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Assignment Cover Sheet must include:
unit code, unit name, semester and year, assignment title, student name, student number, word count (if applicable)
the following statement of authorship:
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Data report
Submission requirements This assessment task must:
use QUT APA referencing for citing academic literature
be submitted in electronic format as an Adobe PDF document or Microsoft Word document via Turnitin by following these steps:
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Give the submission a title, select the correct file and click Upload
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EUB150 | World Regions | Data Report | Assessment Item 1 | Rubric
Possible marks: 100 - 60% course weighting
Criteria High Distinction
100 85% Distinction
84 75% Credit
74 65% Pass
64 50% Marginal Fail
49 40% Fail
39 25% Low Fail
0 24%
Introduction
Introduce the issue including location
(Introduction and Location)
15 marks The context/background and location to the study are comprehensively outlined following the geographical inquiry method The context/background and location to the study are detailed following the geographical inquiry method The context/background and location to the study are basically outlined following the geographical inquiry method The context/background and location to the study are partial and the geographical inquiry method is lacking Lack of context, background, location identification and geographical method The context/background and location to the study are limited and the geographical inquiry method is absent The context/background and location to the study are very limited and the geographical inquiry method is absent
Explaining
Explain geographical processes
(Explanation)
20 marks Insightful explanation of geographical patterns and processes, and simple and complex relationships Comprehensive explanation of geographical patterns and processes, and simple and complex relationships Detailed explanation of geographical patterns and processes, and simple and complex relationships Simple explanation of geographical patterns and processes, and simple and complex relationships Rudimentary explanation of geographical patterns and processes, and simple and complex relationships Minimal explanation of geographical patterns and processes, and simple and complex relationships Very limited explanation of geographical patterns and processes, and simple and complex relationships
Analysis
Analyses patterns and trends using geographical data
(Investigation)
25 marks The data is represented in very appropriate formats using a variety of styles.
Analysis effectively draws out patterns and makes deep connections between data elements. The data is represented in appropriate formats using a variety of styles.
Analysis draws out patterns and makes connections between data elements. The data is represented in appropriate formats using a variety of styles.
Analysis draws out patterns and makes some connections between data elements. The data is represented in sometimes appropriate formats using some variety of styles.
Analysis draws out some patterns and makes some connections between data elements. The data is rarely represented in appropriate formats and uses limited variety of styles.
Analysis draws out some patterns and makes limited connections between data elements The data is rarely represented in appropriate formats and demonstrates limited variety of styles.
Analysis fails to draw out patterns and fails to make connections between data elements The data is not represented in appropriate formats or styles.
Analysis fails to draw out patterns and fails to make connections between data elements
Strategy
Propose a strategy aimed at reducing the impacts of the challenge identified
(Action)
15 marks Conclusions that are drawn are all comprehensively based on evidence. Recommendations are very appropriate and supported by comprehensive evidence. Conclusions that are drawn are all comprehensively based on evidence. Recommendations are very appropriate and supported by evidence. Conclusions that are drawn are all based on evidence. Recommendations are appropriate and supported by some evidence. Conclusions that are drawn are based on limited evidence. Recommendations are appropriate and sometimes supported by evidence. Conclusions that are drawn are based on limited or no evidence. Recommendations are appropriate and rarely supported by evidence. Conclusions that are drawn are based on limited or no evidence. Recommendations are not appropriate and rarely supported by evidence. Conclusions that are drawn are based on no evidence. Recommendations are not appropriate and not supported by evidence.
Communication and referencing
Communicates effectively adhering to geographical conventions and accurate referencing.
(Data Report)
25 marks Highly effective and creative organisation and presentation of information.
Clear, concise and fluent expression, using accurate language, geographic conventions and data.
Very good reference list and accurate citations. Highly effective organisation and presentation of information.
Clear and coherent expression, using accurate language geographic conventions and data.
Good reference list and appropriate citations. Effective organisation and presentation of information.
Clear expression, using accurate language geographic conventions and data.
Reference list is sound and citations are appropriate. Appropriate organisation and presentation of information.
Rudimentary expression, using appropriate language geographic conventions and data.
Reference list and citations satisfactory. Aspects of suitable organisation and presentation of information.
Rudimentary expression used with minimal data.
Reference list and citations adequate. Inappropriate organisation and presentation of information.
Expression used detracts from meaning and little data.
References may not be included or are inadequate. Organisation and presentation of information is inadequate with no data.
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