Criteria

Description

Total  Marks

Report Introduction

Well-written introduction to the case study area,

providing relevant information related to its liveability. All statements are supported by quality references.

20

Report Liveability Factors

Identification and discussion of at least 5 distinct factors that are unique to the case study area that affect its

liveability. This could include things like climate, zoning,   population demographics, infrastructure etc. Each factor identified needs to be justified in a brief discussion as to  why it affects the area’s liveability. All statements are

supported by quality references.

20

Report Pressures

Identification and discussion of at least 5 distinct

pressures/threats that could affect the case study area's liveability in the future. This could include things like

climate change, population growth and other pressures as you see fit (use your engineering judgement and

research!). Each pressure needs to be justified as to why it might affect the areas liveability in the future. All

statements are supported by quality references.

20

Figure Content/Caption

Clear figure outlining the boundaries of the case study  area you have chosen. The case study area boundaries  should be clear and its location relation to a larger area (e.g. Sydney metropolitan area) indicated. Some data

that is relevant to the report text is also displayed. A

caption should briefly describe the content of the Figure and the Figure is referred to in the text. Any commercial sources used in the figure are referenced

30

Figure Professionalism

Figure is professional looking, of adequate resolution and readable (i.e. text font is not too small).

Professional GIS software such as QGIS has been used to produce the figure.

10

TOTAL

100