The aim of this assignment is to give you the opportunity to apply the skills you have learnt throughout this module. We have covered the requirements of each submission within the taught element of this module. You should complete each activity as you work through the module materials, using the notes as guidance.
For the portfolio assessment you are expected to submit four pieces of work.
This assignment contributes 30% to the final mark of this module.
This is an individual assignment. Whilst it is natural to consult with your neighbour in the classroom and/or to help each other with unfamiliar software/laboratory/field work, it is not permitted to share research, ideas, data or text in preparation of any aspect of this work. If we suspect that this has occurred it will be treated as academic malpractice* and will be investigated according to university protocols. See this page for LUU information and advice on ‘Plagiarism, Fraudulent or Fabricated Coursework and Malpractice’).
*Malpractice includes collusion, i.e. working together with others to submit work which is not entirely your own (except where this is permitted for the specific assignment concerned).
See the Assessments area of Minerva for assignment deadlines.
All coursework must be submitted electronically via Minerva. Each module and each assessment has an electronic ‘pigeon hole’. This link can be found on the ‘Assessments’ tab on the main left menu of the Minerva module screen, or located under the ‘Learning Resources’ section of the module. The time of the submission is logged automatically and compared to the deadline. Remember that you must download a digital receipt: do not wait for email confirmation. Late penalties (5 marks per 24h period after the deadline) begin to accrue from 1 second after the deadline. The electronic submission system allows you to submit at any time before the deadline, and you can upload many versions (i.e. drafts) but remember that each upload will overwrite the previous upload. If you upload after the deadline then you will need to use a separate Turnitin folder that is set up for late submissions and approved extensions.
When submitting webpages, ensure you submit ALL relevant files (HTML, CSS, JS files and additional data files). Marks will be deducted if your work is incomplete (missing style sheets, JS files etc.). Place the files for each portfolio component within a single folder titled with the unit number - so I know which submission is which (e.g. you should have a folder for unit 4, 5, 7 and 8). Place each unit folder in a single zipped file and upload this using the 'zip file upload' feature of Turnitin. If Turnitin doesn't let you submit the files, e-mail them to Rachel Oldroyd BEFORE the deadline.
The mark scheme used is on the main assessments page
Feedback on your coursework will be returned to you 15 working days after the submission date. In cases where this is not possible, we will inform you. If two assignments are submitted at the same time, we will provide feedback within 15 working days per assignment (i.e. 15 days for assignment 1, 30 days for assignment 2).
Block One Submissions:
Block Two Submissions:
Study the Google Maps JavaScript API and Leaflet reference material to learn more about options controlling the appearance of such features as markers (different style, clustering) and infowindows etc. Overall, we want web pages that are tidy and aesthetically pleasing, which display information appropriately and considers the user experience. The secret to a good website is a well-thought out user experience that doesn't throw everything at the user, but thinks through what they need to get the job done. You need to think through what kind of things a user will be interested in doing when coming to your website (known as use-cases).
In general, simple is best. Concentrate on improving the user experience and the data display, thinking through both some of the things we've covered (like changing icons and layouts, adding text and infowindows, etc.) and some of the things you've seen other maps do. There's no right answer here, other than additions and changes that make the website easier to use and/or more engaging.