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CIVE 2002: Construction 2 - Assignment 3
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Group report and presentation Before you start, read the assessment instructions available on your learnonline course site. |
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Planning your search is key to getting the most out of your search results. The following video will help you get started.
Video Length: 2:26
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- Searching for your whole assignment is not very effective
- Identify the key concepts in your question or topic
- Think about what other words (similar words or alternative terms) might be used to describe the key concepts
- Connect your concepts using AND and OR
- You can change your search as you find more information
- Searching for your whole assignment is not very effective
- Identify the key concepts in your question or topic
- Think about what other words (similar words or alternative terms) might be used to describe the key concepts
- Connect your concepts using AND and OR
- You can change your search as you find more information
 Read: How to plan your search |
The rest of this page will outline the key steps for planning your search as discussed in this video: identify keywords, consider alternative keywords, connect your keywords as well as understand assignment types and copyright.
Useful databases and resources
- Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)Addresses issues relating to safety, health, amenity and sustainability in the design and performance of buildings through the National Construction Code (NCC) Series, and the development of effective regulatory systems and appropriate non-regulatory solutions.
- Ecospecifier globalEcospecifier is a guide to eco-preferable products and materials for the construction industry, specifically targeted at the needs of decision makers and specifiers. It responds to the need for greater clarity about what is and is not green, for the desire to specify products that will lead to better indoor air quality and wellbeing, and for the growing body of public and private sector clients who want to save energy, water, and use sustainable resources.
- National Construction CodeThe NCC sets the minimum requirements for the design, construction and performance of buildings throughout Australia. It is developed to incorporate all on-site building and plumbing requirements into a single code.
Report writing help
- Technical report writing guidelinesA written report should be of a professional standard - that is, well laid out, neatly presented and word processed if possible. This guide will help you to structure your report.
For more information on assignment and report writing see the Student Engagement Unit Study Help pages.
- Study help: Online hubA range of resources to help you complete your Assignments and succeed at university
Teamwork and communication skills
Information on group assignments can be found on the Study Help support pages.
- Group assignmentsThis link contains useful resources to help with group assignments.
The LinkedIn Learning database contains many videos on teamwork, how to be a good team member and leading and working in teams and how to communicate effectively online.
Oral presentation help
- Oral presentations overviewAn oral presentation is a talk given to a group where views on an assigned issue or topic are presented. It may have specific requirements which are usually detailed in your course outline and may be presented individually or as part of a group. This guide will help you with the basics of how to prepare.
For more information on doing oral presentations see the Student Engagement Unit Study Help pages.
Here are some helpful videos available through the Linkedin Learning database on oral presentations. You will need to login to access.
- Go to LinkedIn LearningLinkedIn Learning is an online library of high-quality instructional videos on life skills and the latest software tools, with more than 10,000 courses covering business, design, computing, photography, video, animation and more.
Check professional practice
This resource has been prepared for students working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to assist with developing professional skills to work with purpose and sensitivity across cultures. The principles involved in working with Aboriginal communities presented here, are fundamental to working effectively and respectfully across ALL cultures.
Find resources designed to inform your professional practice when working with and for Aboriginal communities:
Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Construction, Information Technology and Aviation
Referencing help
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- Referencing websiteGuides you on how to display your references within your assignments (facilitated by the Learning Advisors).
- EndNote GuideProvides more information about installation and getting started.
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