Assessment 1 (50%) is a two‑part professional report applying the ANZG 10‑Step Water Quality Management Framework to a case study waterway. Detailed instructions will be provided on the unit Moodle.

Part A: Context and Community Values (submitted in week 6; 20%)

You will analyse the current environmental and governance context of the waterway using ANZG Steps 1–2.
The report will include:

• Definition of the selected reach and its key pressures
• A conceptual model showing pressures → stressors → receptors → outcomes
• A governance and stakeholder map
• Identification of community values and related management goals
• A brief social research plan outlining how stakeholder values will be collected
   

Part B: Indicators, Guideline Values, Objectives & Monitoring (submitted in week 10; 30%)

You will translate community values into measurable indicators and monitoring tools using ANZG Steps 3–6.
This part of the report will include:

• Selection and justification of relevant water‑quality indicators
• Application of ANZG guideline values
• Drafting of reach‑specific water‑quality objectives
• A monitoring program with sites, frequency, methods, QA/QC and adaptive triggers
• A short reflection on the strengths and limitations of the ANZG framework

Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 4: You may use Al extensively throughout your work either as you wish, or as specifically directed in your assessment. Focus on directing Al to achieve your goals while demonstrating your critical thinking.

AI Declaration
You must include a brief AI use declaration at the end of your report. This should state whether and how you used generative AI tools to complete the task.
For example:
“I used ChatGPT to help summarise background literature and refine language in my report. All analysis, interpretation, and recommendations are my own.”
“I did not use generative AI in the preparation of this assessment.”

Part A: 

• The selected waterway and its context are clearly described, including key pressures and a coherent conceptual model (30%)
• The governance framework and stakeholder roles are accurately mapped and clearly explained (20%)
• Community values and management goals are well‑defined and logically connected to the context (30%)
• The social research plan is feasible, ethical, and clearly aligned with eliciting stakeholder values (15%)
• The submission is well‑structured, clearly written, and correctly referenced (5%)

Part B: 

• Indicators are appropriately selected and clearly justified in relation to values and pressures (25%)
• Guideline values are accurate, well‑sourced, and appropriately contextualised (20%)
• Draft water‑quality objectives are specific, defensible, and clearly linked to values and risks (25%)
• The monitoring plan is coherent, practical, and demonstrates sound understanding of methods, QA/QC, and adaptive triggers (25%)
• The submission is well‑presented, uses clear diagrams/tables, and includes correct referencing (5%)

The online quiz assesses your understanding of content covered in Weeks 1 to 12. The quiz will contain 20 questions and will include a mixture of short‑answer and long‑answer questions, designed to evaluate both your conceptual knowledge and your ability to apply key ideas from the unit. 

You will have one attempt only for this assessment. 

Note that the automatic 72-hour extension DOES NOT APPLY for this assessment. 

Level of GenAI use allowed: 

Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

The end of term online assessment will be assessed with respect to the completeness and correctness of the answers.