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School of Civil Engineering, Surveying & Construction

ENCV4DS: DISSERTATION
ECSA OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT RECORD
Candidates Name .

Candidates No

Dissertation Topic
Supervisor
Internal Examiner
External Examiner .
Date of Assessment ..

INSTRUCTIONS
1. A final assessment must be submitted jointly by both internal & external examiners.
2. A self-assessment may be submitted by the candidate for review by the examiners
3. Assessment is based on the completed dissertation, the oral presentation, and the candidates
performance throughout the project. The interview gathers further evidence if required.
4. The same evidence may be used to show achievement of more than one outcome.
5. The results are entered as YES, NO, or ? (i.e. questionable and requires upgrading)
6. Motivations and references to evidence are required for all outcome assessments.
7. Examiners must specify remedial actions in cases where outcomes are not adequately demonstrated.

ENDORSEMENTS BY THE EXAMINERS

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE ASSESSED THIS DISSERTATION PROJECT SUBMISSION AGAINST THE
ECSA OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA SPECIFIED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
COMMENTS:

Internal Examiner

Date

External Examiner

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ECSA OUTCOME 1: Problem Solving

Did the candidate:

YES

NO

Evidence/Comments

YES

NO

Evidence/Comments

YES

NO

Evidence/Comments

YES

NO

Evidence/Comments

YES

NO

Evidence/Comments

YES

NO

Evidence/Comments

1.1 present a research plan that defines the problem and a process which
will lead to a valid research finding?
1.2 present a literature review that demonstrates an adequate
understanding of the subject area to underpin this study?
1.3 consider various approaches for undertaking the research?
1.4 develop a research methodology outline for each approach?
1.5 compare & evaluated these approaches and select an appropriate
solution?
1.6 formulate & present the research plan in an appropriate form?

ECSA OUTCOME 2: Applic of scientific/engineering knowledge

Did the candidate
2.1 use mathematical/numerical/statistical methods to (a) do formal
analysis/modeling of components/systems/processes? (b) communicate
concepts, ideas and/or theories? (c) reason about & conceptualize
components/systems/processes? (d) deal with uncertainty & risk?
2.2 use physical laws & knowledge to (a) do formal analysis/modeling of
components/systems/processess? (b) reason about & conceptualize
components/systems/processes?
2.3 use techniques, principles & laws of engineering science at a basic level
to (a) identify & solve open-ended engineering problem(s)? (b) identify &
pursue engineering applications? (c) work across disciplinary boundaries
through shared basic knowledge?

ECSA OUTCOME 4: Investigation, experiment & data analysis

Did the candidate
4.1 design, plan & conduct an investigation or experiment(s)?
4.2 perform a literature review and critical evaluation?
4.3 perform the necessary analyses?
4.4 select & use appropriate equipment or software?
4.5 analyze, interpret & derive information from data?
4.6 draw conclusions supported by evidence?
4.7 Communicate the purpose, process & outcomes in a technical report?

ECSA OUTCOME 5: Engineering methods, skills & tools inc IT

Did the candidate
5.1 (a) assess the applicability and limitations of methods/skills/tools?
(b) select & apply the appropriate methods/skills/tools?
(c) critically test & assess the results produced by the
methods/skills/tools?
5.2 create appropriate computer applications where required?

ECSA OUTCOME 6a: Professional & Technical Communication

Did the candidate communicate effectively in writing by
6.1 using appropriate structure, style and language?
6.2 using effective graphical support and/or other explanatory material ?
6.3 providing information in a form useful to other engineers?
6.4 meeting the requirements of the intended audience?

ECSA OUTCOME 6b: Professional & Technical Communication

Did the candidate communicate effectively orally by
6.1 using appropriate structure, style and language?
6.2 using appropriate visual aids?
6.3 using a fluent delivery?
6.4 meeting the requirements of the intended audience?

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ECSA OUTCOME 7: Impact of Engineering Activity

Did the candidate

YES

NO

Evidence/Comments

YES

NO

Evidence/Comments

YES

NO

Evidence/Comments

YES

NO

Evidence/Comments

7.1 show critical awareness of the impacts of engineering activities on the

social, industrial and/or physical environment? e.g.
- impact of technology on society
- occupational and public health and safety
- personal, social & cultural values and needs of those effected

ECSA OUTCOME 8a: Individual work

Did the candidate demonstrate effective individual work by
8.1 identifying and focusing on objectives
8.2 working strategically i.e. with a structured, systematic approach
8.3 executing tasks effectively
8.4 delivering completed work on time

ECSA OUTCOME 9: Independent learning ability

Did the candidate:
9.1 learn independently about planning and executing the research?
9.2 gather relevant information independently from available literature?
9.3 critically evaluate the information & determine relevance or
appropriateness?

ECSA OUTCOME 10: Engineering Professionalism

Did the candidate:
10.3 accept responsibility for own actions?
10.4 display judgment in decision making during problem solving/design?
10.5 limit decision making to area of competence?
10.6 consider & make judgments on ethical aspects in case study context
10.7 discern boundaries of competence in problem solving/design

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS & DETAILS OF UPGRADE REQUIREMENTS

UPGRADE CHECKED BY

Supervisor

Internal examiner

External examiner

HOS

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS & DETAILS OF UPGRADE REQUIREMENTS

UPGRADE CHECKED BY

Supervisor

Internal examiner

External examiner

HOS