Assignment title: Information
Assessment 2 Task
Assessment name: Risk assessment
Your task is: To conduct a risk assessment using a relevant case study. The risk assessment should involve the following steps.
Step 1: Background – explain why your chosen case study is of concern, i.e. why a risk assessment should be conducted.
Step 2: Select a risk assessment method and justify why you chose that method.
Step 3: Apply the selected risk assessment method to your chosen case study.
Step 4: Discuss the results including uncertainties, data gaps, etc.
Step 5: Conclusion.
Assess an environmental health risk that you find significant or important in your field
Relates to Learning Outcomes: 1 – 4
Length: 2000 words maximum. The reference list is not included in the word count. The use of tables and diagrams is encouraged.
Appendices should not be included.
Weight: 60%
Due date: Friday Week 10
Submission procedure: Submit to:
• Turnitin
Presentation: A4 format, 2.5cm left and right margin, page numbers; with a submission form at the front, indicating your full name, student number, assignment topic area, assignment title and word count.
Students should follow the guidelines set out in QUT cite|write, available as a printable PDF from www.citewrite.qut.edu.au
Individual/group Individual
Feedback: Feedback regarding the second assessment item will be provided to each student.
Criteria for assessment: The marking criteria for this assessment are available on the Blackboard site.