Lecturer : Total marks: 50
Intake : CT006-3-1-L-CITW FOR (state the Intake here)
Campus : TPM
Handout Date : Week 2 Due Date : Week 14
Exact Date For Submission : (state the exact date here)
This is a group assignment. You will be allocated to a group of three. The lecturer will randomly select three (3) members to form a group. You are to complete the tasks step by step as the following;
I. This assignment involves investigating and researching an area of computing and information technology (CIT) in the workplace. You are to identify an organization and its activities.
II. Propose a scenario for the investigation and elaborate how this scenario is currently benefiting from using Computers and Information Technology. It is important to elaborate in detail the CIT functionality, advantages, disadvantages, and impact of the technology in the organization.
III. In your researched area of computing and information technology, identify and discuss the similarities and differences of the scenarios with the materials covered in this lecture module (choose any three lectures such as Internet Application, Human Aspect, Ethical, Security, Enterprise Computing, Mobile Computing or Multimedia). Each member of the group is required to choose one topic. As coverage of the topic Enterprise Computing is extensive, two members from the group may share this topic. However, you must ensure separation of discussion on the materials selected to confirm that there are no overlapping materials being discussed between the 2 team members. Otherwise marks awarded will be divided between the 2 team members. IV. Provide recommendations/solutions to overcome any computing and information technology problems in the scenario or enhance the current situation in your researched area of the organization.
This assignment tests the ability of students to apply and practice the knowledge gained as a result of studying this module. The students should attempt to conduct this exercise in as realistic a manner as possible, consistent with actual industry practices and issues. Evaluation will take into consideration the effort and initiative shown by the student in putting in their best attempt and the level of commitment shown.
The format of the report must contain the following:
1. Cover Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Marking Grid
4. Abstract In the abstract you should provide a brief summary of the whole report.
5. Introduction (discussion on an organization and its activities)
6. Main Body 1. A current scenario (discussion on how Computers and Information Technology are valuable to the organization). 2. Functionality (discussion on how the systems function/processes). 3. Advantages (discussion on how CIT assist the organization). 4. Disadvantages (discussion on the drawbacks/flaws of CIT towards the organization). 5. Impact of the technology (discussion on how the technology changes the organization upon implementation). 6. Identify and discuss the similarities and differences (discussion on similarities and differences with any three topics covered in this module. 7. Provide recommendations/proposals (discussion on how to solve any computing and information problems in the scenario or enhance the current situation).
7. Conclusion – Must not contain any references. The conclusion is all about the writer’s idea on the topic. The conclusion is NOT the same as the abstract.
Assignment Requirements
1. This is a group assignment.
2. The expected length should be a minimum and maximum of 5000 - 6000 words. You need to include a word count at the end of the report.
3. You are required to investigate the problem for the proposed organization which you have selected.
4. The document has to be well presented and should be typed. Submission of reports that are unprofessional in appearance (dirty, disorganized, inconsistent look, varying coloured paper and size) will not fare well when marks are allocated.
5. All reports must be prepared with a front cover. A protective transparent plastic sheet can be placed in front of the report to protect the front cover. The front cover should be presented with the following details:-
a) Names of team members. b) Intake code. c) Subject. d) Project Title. e) Date Assigned (the date the report was handed out). f) Date Completed (the date the report is due to be handed in).
6. You should include with your work a statement regarding the division of work by your group, signed by all members. This will be used to adjust the marks for individual members if necessary.
7. All information, figures and diagrams obtained from external sources must be referenced using the Harvard Referencing system accordingly
8. Must submit a hardcopy and softcopy of the report.
9. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will automatically be awarded zero (0) marks.
*IMPORTANT*
You have to hand in your assignment hardcopy on time with Coursework Submission and Feed Back Form.
Marking Criteria
The assignment will contribute 50% towards the in-course assessment, as mentioned on the Student Assessment & Information Sheet (SAIS). The document must also contain the marking grid (work breakdown structure) as per the sample shown below (page 5 and 6), which should be printed next to the cover page. Any document that does not contain the marking grid will forfeit the entire 10% marks and will be allocated 0 marks for this section!
Distinction
Demonstrated comprehensive research with detailed evidence. High level of analysis performed, exceptional and thorough knowledge and understanding displayed with regard to application. This includes analysis and evaluation of facts followed by results of evaluation. Documentation presented in a professional manner, following proper sequencing and flow. Displayed evidence of critical appraisal. High level of listing citation and references.
Credit
Adequate research conducted with fair detail of evidence presented. Moderate level of understanding, analysis and knowledge displayed. Some level of relevance included in terms of application. Moderate level of analysis and evaluation of facts followed by results comparison. Good level of documentation presented. Some level of reflection was evident in the documentation. Moderate level of listing citation and references.
Pass
Low level research conducted. Some evidence of research displayed. Basic level of understanding and knowledge analysis displayed. Satisfactory level of documentation. No evaluation and analysis of facts, no results comparison performed Satisfactory or low level of reflection displayed. Low level of listing citation and references.
| |Assessment Criteria |Marks Allocated |Marks |
| |(100%) | |Given |
| |Documentation |10 | |
| |Materials are presented professionally using correct | | |
|GROUP |grammar, punctuation spelling and length. Addressed report| | |
|(70%) |guidelines. | | |
| |Coursework structuring |10 | |
| |Introduction | | |
| |Main body | | |
| |Conclusion/ Recommendation | | |
| |Research & References |10 | |
| |Supporting research clearly explained and presented. | | |
| |Thoroughly lists references that are relevant to the | | |
| |topic. | | |
| |This includes proper use of citation and referencing; | | |
| |following the Harvard Referencing System for all facts and| | |
| |diagrams used and evidence of research and reading. | | |
| |Argument Coherence |15 | |
| |Paragraphs are in a logical sequence to the whole and | | |
| |flows logically into the next. | | |
| |Group Analysis |25 | |
| |Justifications and analysis | | |
| |Current scenario | | |
| |Functionality | | |
| |Advantages & disadvantages | | |
| |Impact of the technology | | |
| | | |S1 |S2 |S3 |
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|INDIVIDUAL |Individual Analysis |15 | | | |
|(30%) |The similarities and differences with the lectured covered| | | | |
| |in this module | | | | |
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| |Original Ideas & Critical Thinking |10 | | | |
| |Clear evidence of original ideas and critical thinking. | | | | |
| |Research & References |5 | | | |
| |Supporting research clearly explained and presented. | | | | |
| |Thoroughly lists references that are relevant to the topic| | | | |
| |Total Group Mark |70 | | | |
| |Total Individual Mark |30 | | | |
| |TOTAL MARK |100 | | | |
Fill In the Team Member particulars:
| |Student Name |Topic |Student ID |Mark |
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|S3 | | | | |
|Student |Allocation of Work |Signatures |
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