PROPERTY APPRAISAL LAND 1004 ASSIGNMENTS COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT 1: ESSAY This assessment will contribute to 50% of the overall marks for the course. 1. Aims The overall aim is to provide students with the opportunity to investigate in depth issues concerning property appraisal. 2. Learning Outcomes On completion of the project the student should: a) have gained detailed knowledge of the issues addressed; b) have gained improved understanding of the appraisal process; c) be able to relate hypothetical examples to theory. 3. The Assessment Provide a 2,000 word essay on the following topic: ‘The securitisation of property assets can lead to more liquidity in property markets but also creates problems of risk appraisal of the underlying asset.’ Discuss these problems in the light of issues that have arisen in recent global financial crises. 4. Method of Work Students should bring to the notice of tutors any problems encountered, preferably prior to submission. 5. Format of Submission Submissions must be typed in A4 format, double spaced, with an appropriate cover sheet and submitted through the Turnitin submission access on the Moodle page for the course. Submissions should be a maximum of 2,000 words. The paper must be fully referenced; the Harvard system of referencing is to be used. Please ensure that the essay is properly structured and all technical terminology appropriately explained. 6. Assessment Assessment will be made in accordance with the enclosed assessment sheet. Assessment Criteria Background data: 20% Analysis and discussion: 30% Recommendations and conclusions: 30% Structure and presentation: 20% 7. Timetable A precise date will be notified to you by your tutor. Late submissions are not normally accepted, although students should bring to the notice of tutors any problems.MSc Portfolio Distance Learning: Property Appraisal Property Appraisal ASSESSMENT: INVESTMENT ESSAY STUDENT: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: % MARK Background data: Analysis and discussion: Recommendations and conclusions: Structure and presentation: 20 30 30 20 100 CHECKLIST OF SPECIFIC ATTRIBUTES Quality of analysis: Excellent Good Room for Improvement Fair Clarity of argument: Excellent Good Room for Improvement Fair Structure of assignment: Excellent Good Room for Improvement Fair Presentation: Excellent Good Room for Improvement Fair ASSESSORS COMMENTS/FEEDBACK: Please discuss any queries with your tutor ASSESSOR: DATE: