SBL 2183: Planting Technology 1 ________________________________________________

Assignment 1 (Group Work) Marks: 15%

You are to work in a group of 3 persons. Each person should participate and contribute positively in this assignment. 1. Make a literature search on the topic given- provide the definition, main concepts, explain the use of plants in a specific planting design or requirements and provide examples through reference studies. (Quote all your references and source of materials used in your assignment according to the APA Format) http://www.liu.edu/CWIS/CWP/library/workshop/citapa.htm 2. Use images and sketches to illustrate your points and understanding of the subject matter or content knowledge. 3. Any kind of 3D model or materials can also be used to explain your work. 4. There will also be an oral Powerpoint presentation. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allocated whereby 10 minutes is for the verbal presentation and 5 minutes on discussion. Use your creativity to make your presentation interesting and vibrant. 5. Your submission for this assignment should be in the form of 4 A3 Boards and an e-submission (CD) of your power point presentation and boards presentation. The boards should be submitted in Week 4. The presentation will start in week 5 and 6. Some works ranging from the best to the worst will be retained by the Department for Quality Assurance Auditing. The rest of the boards will be given back in week 6 after all presentations and assessments are done.

Topics:
Group 1: Group 2: Group 3: Group 4: Group 5: Group 6: Group 7: Group 8: Group 9: Planting for Aesthetic and Pleasure Purposes Green roof planting Planting for Ecological Purpose Plants in the Chinese Garden Plants in the Malay Garden Use of Plants in the Indian Garden Plants in Urban Areas Green Plants in Engineering Plants in Religions

Group 10: Architectural Use of Plants Group 11: Planting design of historic landscapes Group 12: Plants for a therapeutic garden Group 13: Vertical Garden Group 14: Use of Colours in Planting Design Group 15: Container Plantings Group 16: Role of Plants in Sick Building Syndrome At the end of week 7, all the e-submission should be compiled in 1 cd to be uploaded in elearning and shared with the whole class.

See Assessment Rubrics and Peer Assessment form for your reference.

ASSESSMENT RUBRICS FOR ASSIGNMENT 1

SBL 2183 Planting Technology 1 ASSESSMENT RUBRICS FOR ASSIGNMENT 1: Literature (15%) CRITERIA Introducing the idea: Problem statement Content
Exemplary /Excellent Proficient /Average Audience are aware of the overall problem, challenge, or topic that is to be examined. Reflects most of the essential information; is generally logically arranged; concepts presented without too many excess words; fewer than three misspellings or grammatical errors. Main concept easily identified; most subconcepts branch from main idea. Developing /Poor No reference is made to the topic that is to be examined. Contains extraneous information; is not logically arranged; contains numerous spelling and grammatical errors. Marks Allocation The topic and its direction is introduced clearly. Has the essential information; is logically arranged; concepts presented clearly; no misspellings or grammatical errors 5 30 Marks given for the work

Arrangement of Concepts/Ideas

Main concept easily identified; subconcepts branch appropriately from main idea

Main concept not clearly identified; subconcepts dont consistently branch from main idea.

Clarity of writing and writing technique Conclusion

Writing is clear, and succinct. The work uses the active voice when appropriate.

The student was able to make succinct and precise conclusions based on the review. Insights into the problem are appropriate. Conclusions are strongly supported in the work. Citations within the body of work and a corresponding reference list were presented.

Citations/ References

Writing is generally clear, but unnecessary words are occasionally used. Meaning is sometimes hidden. Paragraph or sentence structure is too repetitive. The student provides concluding remarks that show an analysis and synthesis of ideas occurred. Some of the conclusions, however, were not supported in the body of the work. 1. All needed citations were included. 2. Some formatting

It is hard to know what the student is trying to express. Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, and improper punctuation are present. There is no indication the author tried to synthesize the information or make a conclusion based on the literature under review.

1.

Citations for statements included in the work were not

present, problems exist, or components were missing.

2.

Graphics

Verbal Presentation

1. Graphics used appropriately; 2. greatly enhance the topic and aid in comprehension; 3. are clear, crisp and well situated on the page 4. A 3D model or materials is used to explain the concepts 5. Others 1. Good Eye Contact, seldom looking at notes. Good body language2. Movements seem fluid and help the audience visualize. 3. Student displays relaxed, self-confident nature about self, with no mistakes. 4. Students voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation. Work is submitted on time as stated in the brief

1. Graphics used appropriately most of the time; 2. most graphics selected enhance the topic, are of good quality, and are situated in logical places on the page.
1. Consistent use of

3.

or references which were included were not found in the text. 1. Graphics used inappropriately and excessively; 2. graphics poorly selected and dont enhance the topic; some graphics are blurry and illplaced

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direct eye contact with audience, but still returns to notes. 2. Made movements or gestures that enhances articulation 3. Makes minor mistakes, but quickly recovers from them; displays little or no tension..
4. Students voice is

Timeliness
Other comments

low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. Work was submitted up to one class late.

Displayed minimal eye contact with audience, while reading mostly from the notes. 2. Very little movement or descriptive gestures. 3. Displays mild tension; has trouble recovering from mistakes. 4. Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for a majority of
1.

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Work was submitted more than one class late.

Total Marks

( ____ 15% ) 100

= ________ Assessor: _________________________________________

SBL 2183: Planting Technology 1 Assessment Form-Assignment 1

Name of student making the assessment: __________________________ Group:

Peer _______________ Date:______________

General Aspect
Group Process

Specific Aspect
Manage to be present in many of the meetings Has been punctual in meetings Has been cooperative in group activities Has participated constructively to discussion Has given assistance to other group members The student maintain good contact with other group members Have made a good effort to complete tasks as discussed and agreed by the group Contributed a significant amount (measured in ideas as well as words) to the work Have read and commented in a timely manner on drafts of the work Made an intellectual contribution to the completion of the task Have completed a fair share of the group work

Give the following Ratings: A: Have Done Very well B: Have done adequately C: Have done less than adequate D: Have done poorly STUDENT 1 STUDENT 2

The task

Overall

Based on your ratings and comments above, please state this students contribution overall on this group task

Note: 1. Students who have not participated at all will not be given any marks. 2. Students who has more than 50% C will be given one grade down for this particular assignment pertaining to the overall groups grade.