UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

PERAK DARUL RIDZUAN

DQS132 (MATERIAL)
ASSIGNMENT 1

COURSE

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I

COURSE CODE

DQS132 (MATERIAL)

DATE OF ISSUE

WEEK 11

DATE OF
SUBMISSION

WEEK 14

NOTE

INDIVIDUAL WORK

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS:

1. This assignment is to be done an individual work.

2. All submission must be in ENGLISH.
3. Delay in submission shall be treated as NON-SUBMISSION.
4. Font type: Arial

Font Size: 11

Spacing: 1.5

5. All the related sources/ references must be attached as appendices.

ASSIGNMENT OUTCOMES

1.

to compare types and properties of building materials and draught

construction drawings. (outcome- CO2)

ASSESSMENT RUBRICS
WRITTEN REPORT ASSIGNMENT (100 marks will be reduce to 5%)

Introduction 10 marks
Discussion / Analysis Result 60 marks
Conclusion -10 marks
References 10 marks
Report organization 10 marks

a) Introduction 10 marks
Excellent 10: Clear introduced and overview the topic.
Average 9 5: Introduction is introduced and somewhat discussed.
Poor 4 1: Introduction is introduced and somewhat is irrelevant.
Very poor 0: No introduction.
b) Discussion / Analysis Result 60 marks
Excellent 60: Discussion / analysis results is clearly discussed and reflected.
Average 21 59: Discussion / analysis results are introduced but not clearly
reflected.
Satisfy 11 20: Discussion / analysis results are introduced and somewhat
discussed.
Poor: 1 10: Discussion / analysis result not clearly discussed and irrelevant.
Very poor: 0: No discussion / analysis result.
c) Conclusion (10 marks)
Excellent 10: Conclusion is presented clearly.
Average 9 5: Conclusion is moderate presented.
Poor 4 1: Conclusion is irrelevant.
Very poor 0: No conclusion.
d) References (10 marks)
Excellent 10: 10 numbers of references is presented clearly with correct format.
Average 9 4: 9 4 numbers of references is moderate presented in correct
format.
Poor 3 1: 3 1 references is presented with poor format.
Very poor: 0 No references is presented
e) Organisation (10 marks)
Excellent 10: Excellent organization. Observation results are presented clearly,
effectively and logically. Very smooth flow of ideas and expression.
Average 9 5: Average organization. There is moderate attempt to present the
observation results clearly, effectively and logically.
Poor 4 1: Poor organization on observation results.
Very poor 0: No appropriate organisation were made.

Grading will be based on the following total marks:

100 - 90 = 5 marks (Excellent)

89 - 76 = 4 marks (Good)
75 - 50 = 3 marks (Satisfactory)
49 - 20 = 2 marks (Poor)
19 - 1 = 1 mark (Very Poor)
0 = non-submission/ does not submit on prescribed due time

QUESTION
Prepare an assignment on the following topics. Students are adviced to
answer one question only from the list.
ITEM

TOPIC

Bricks

Blocks

Stones

Mortar

Waterproofing

Plastics and Plastic Products

Instructions

Submission must be in softcopy (through I learn). Upload your assignment

as a WORDS Format.

Your report must have the following:

i)
ii)

iii)
iv)
v)

Introduction (10m)
Observation results (60m)
Properties, constituents, types, manufacturing process, selection
and suitability.
Conclusion (10m)
References (10m)
Organisation (10m)

Students are required to have at least 5 references (from books, journals,

websites etc.) to complete the assignment.