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Global Environmental Change (EVSC90017) // Assessment
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Semester 1
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
An individual manuscript on a 'hot topic' in environmental change (up to 1500 words) written in a short scientific format
| From Week 3 to Week 6 | 25% |
One peer-review of up to 600 words of another student's manuscript (randomly allocated)
| From Week 5 to Week 10 | 10% |
Finalisation of manuscript in light of review and feedback; cover letter to editor | From Week 10 to Week 12 | 5% |
An individually-assessed group presentation during the student symposium. Each student within a group will develop and deliver a 5-10 minute presentation contributing to the given topic
| From Week 5 to Week 10 | 20% |
Symposium participation | From Week 5 to Week 10 | 5% |
Participation in class discussions (3), scattered throughout semester | Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
A take-home exam (up to 2500 words) at the end of semester due during exam period
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 13 June 2024