As you will soon be professionals you should be able to properly format a document. Consider this an opportunity to present information as you would in a professional report. Not only does it look impressive but it makes it easier for the reader. A suggested format is:
• Font size 12pt in Times New Roman or 10pt in Arial
• Text should be justified, ie. have straight edges on both sides of the page (like this document)
• Margins 2.5cm on both left and right sides and 2 cm top and bottom of the page
• Page Numbers on each page. Preferably on the bottom right hand side of the page.
Paragraphs at least 6 pts spacing before and after(5) Originality
Some evidence of an original or ‘fresh’ approach will be given credit. Try to think beyond the obvious answers. For example, in choosing case studies, try to find ones that are not the ‘standard’ ones. Local examples are particularly meritorious.
ENIV 1038 Agriculture and the Environment Unit
Case Study Question Sheet (Assignment 3)
“Salt in the Corangamite Region”
You first need to view the video (“Corangamite: salt in the South-West”). Details will be provided later as to how to access this video. Then view the ppt presentation ‘Salt in the Corangamite’ There is also a wealth of information online, particularly on the DPI website. A number of links are included in the ppt presentation
Please see these 3 links resources as you make the assignment:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/18767/files/3219400/download?wrap=1
http://www.ccma.vic.gov.au/admin/file/content2/c7/SalinityActionPlan%5b1%5d.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG2XzK9ZBCw&t=26s
Prepare a report on the problem of salinity in the Corangamite region by answering the following questions:-
Q1 Give a summary of the history of the region – soil types, geology and soil formation, land use
Q2 Discuss the historical causes of the salinity problem
Q3 What is ‘recharge’ and why is the issue of recharge important when considering the salinity problem and possible solutions
Q4 What effect has salinity had on land use
Q5 What methods have been tried in the past and currently being tried to ameliorate the salinity problem? Discuss giving examples of methods tried on individual farms
Target length: 1000 words