4ENG002 Professional Engineering Skills Assessment 2 Brief - Portfolio and Report

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

WHAT TO SUBMIT: 

A single PDF document that combines your portfolio and reflective report. 

Assessment Feedback

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Detailed Assessment Guidance

This assessment is a comprehensive and personal reflection on your journey through the module. You will compile a portfolio of your practical work and, more importantly, reflect on the learning that occurred. This isn't just about showcasing your successes; it's about demonstrating your growth as an engineer by analysing what worked, what didn't, and why.

• Assessment Task: You will create a portfolio that documents your work from the labs and an accompanying reflective report that analyses your learning process.

Portfolio and Report Content

Your submission should be a seamless combination of visuals and analysis, showing a holistic view of your learning.

• The Portfolio: This section should be a collection of images, sketches, and other visual evidence of your practical work from the module. You are encouraged to include photos of components you designed and fabricated, technical drawings, or any other visual evidence of your projects. You must reference each image within the body of your report. For example, you might write: "The finished component, shown in Figure 1, demonstrates the accuracy of the milling process."
• The Reflective Report: The 750-word report should be a personal narrative of your learning. You should not just describe what you did, but critically reflect on your experience. You can structure your report around the following key points:
  oHighlights: Discuss one or two key pieces of work you are proud of. Explain the process, the skills you applied, and what you learned. Use your portfolio images to illustrate these points.
  oChallenges and Problems: A crucial part of this report is to discuss things that did not go to plan. Describe a problem or an issue you faced—perhaps a tool broke, a measurement was wrong, or a design didn't work as expected.
  oProblem-Solving: Explain the steps you took to overcome the problem. How did you diagnose the issue? What solutions did you try? This demonstrates your ability to think critically and adapt under pressure.
  oOverall Learning: Conclude by summarising your key takeaways from the module's hands-on activities. Reflect on how your skills and your engineering approach have evolved since the start of the module.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Assessments

Before approaching any assessment you should read the student guidance on the use of GenAI: Welcome to your generative AI guidance
This will ensure you are aware of the ethical, legal and learning aspects of using GenAI for your studies. Each module’s assessments will require a different approach to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). Your Module Lead has evaluated this module’s assessment(s) using the Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS).
You can learn more about the AIAS at aiassessmentscale.com.
If you would like to understand more about how CCCU’s staff understand the use of GenAI in your learning, you can read the Staff Guidance.

Your Module Lead has evaluated this module’s assessments as requiring the following level of interaction
with GenAI:

Assessment 2: Level 3 -AI Collaboration

At CCCU all assessments require a declaration regarding the level of GenAI use.
Under CCCU’s Academic Integrity Policy unacknowledged inclusion of GenAI is considered academic misconduct.
See the Academic Integrity and Misconduct webpages for more information.
Please select the most appropriate statement from the choice below and insert it at the start of your work:

a.No GenAI was used in the preparation, planning or creation of this work. [AIAS Level 1]
b.I acknowledge the use of outputs from [insert the name of generative AI tool(s) used] in the learning, preparation, planning or proofreading of this work. [AIAS Level 2]
c.I acknowledge collaboration with [insert the name of generative AI tool(s) used] in this work, and the inclusion of outputs in modified form. [AIAS Level 3]
d.I acknowledge [insert the name of generative AI tool(s) used] as partner(s) in the creation of this work. [AIAS Levels 4 & 5]

Referencing GenAI

If your assessment is rated at levels 2, 3 or 4, you are required to reference where you have used GenAI outputs in the body of your work. For guidance on how to reference GenAI in your work see Cite Them Right 13th Edn, or later. You can use the textbook or visit the Cite Them Right website – both are accessible via LibrarySearch (for the web version, login using your CCCU email).
You can speak to your module tutor, module lead, subject Librarian or Learning Developer for more guidance on the use of GenAI in your learning and assessment

Referencing

For the University guide to referencing use this link Introduction to referencing.

Marking Criteria

At the end of the document.

Further Information

Recordings and Presentation Slides from Lectures and Practical Workshops relevant to this Assessment will be available on the Learning Resources tab on the Module Blackboard.

4ENG002 Marking Rubric

Marks for the separate areas are typified by grades indicated below. All marks can be adjusted up or down for poor or good practice not mentioned in the scheme.