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Lecturer : Khurshid Abdul Jabbar Total marks: 50
Intake : CT006-3-1-L-CIT !"# $C1!1%0%
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This is a group assignment. You will be allocated to a group of four. The lecturer will randomly
select 2our 0%1 members to form a group. You are to complete the tasks step by step as the
following
I. This assignment in!ol!es in!estigating and researching an area of com&utin3 and
in2ormation technolo3+ 0CIT1 in the workplace. You are to identify an or3ani4ation
and its acti5ities.
II. Propose a scenario for the in!estigation and elaborate how this scenario is currently
benefiting from usin3 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 co!ered in this lecture
module #choose any 2our lectures such as Internet $pplication" %uman $spect" &thical"
'ecurity" &nterprise Computing" (obile Computing or (ultimedia). &ach member of the
group is re*uired to choose one topic. $s co!erage of the topic &nterprise Computing is
e+tensi!e" two members from the group may share this topic. %owe!er" you must ensure
separation of discussion on the materials selected to confirm that there are no o!erlapping
materials being discussed between the , team members. -therwise marks awarded will
be di!ided between the , team members.
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I1. Pro!ide recommendations2solutions to o!ercome any computing and information
technology problems in the scenario or enhance the current situation in your researched
area of the organi3ation.
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 e+ercise in as realistic
a manner as possible" consistent with actual industry practices and issues. &!aluation will take
into consideration the effort and initiati!e shown by the student in putting in their best attempt
and the le!el of commitment shown.
The format of the report must contain the following4
16 Co5er 'a3e
,6 Table o2 Contents
36 (arkin3 7rid
%6 Abstract
In the abstract +ou should &ro5ide a brie2 summar+ o2 the 8hole re&ort6
56 Introduction 0discussion on the selected or3ani4ation9 its s+stem and acti5ities1
66 (ain :od+
6.1. A current scenario #discussion on how Computers and Information Technology are
!aluable to the organi3ation).
6.,. !unctionalit+ #discussion on how the systems function2processes).
6.5. Ad5anta3es #discussion on how CIT assist the organi3ation).
6.6. *isad5anta3es #discussion on the drawbacks2flaws of CIT towards the organi3ation).
6.7. Im&act o2 the technolo3+ #discussion on how the technology changes the organi3ation
upon implementation).
6.6. Identi2+ and discuss the similarities and di22erences #discussion on similarities and
differences with any one topic co!ered in this module.
6.8. 'ro5ide recommendations;&ro&osals #discussion on how to sol!e any computing and
information problems in the scenario or enhance the current situation).
<6 Conclusion
9 (ust not contain any references. The conclusion is all about the writer:s idea on the
topic. The conclusion is ="T the same as the abstract.
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Assignment Requirements
1. This is a 3rou& assi3nment.
,. The e+pected length should be a minimum and ma+imum of 6000 - <000 8ords. You need to
include a word count at the end of the report.
5. You are re*uired to in5esti3ate the &roblem 2or the &ro&osed or3ani4ation which you ha!e
selected.
6. The document has to be well presented and should be t+&ed. 'ubmission of reports that are
unprofessional in appearance #dirty" disorgani3ed" inconsistent look" !arying coloured paper
and si3e) will not fare well when marks are allocated.
7. $ll reports must be prepared with a front cover. $ protecti!e transparent plastic sheet can be
placed in front of the report to protect the front co!er. The front co!er should be presented
with the following details4;
a) <ames of team members.
b) Intake code.
c) 'ub=ect.
d) Pro=ect Title.
e) >ate $ssigned #the date the report was handed out).
f) >ate Completed #the date the report is due to be handed in).
6. You should include with your work a statement regarding the di!ision of work by your
group" signed by all members. This will be used to ad=ust the marks for indi!idual members
if necessary.
8. $ll information" figures and diagrams obtained from e+ternal sources must be referenced
using the )ar5ard #e2erencin3 system accordingly
?. (ust submit a hardcopy and softcopy of the report.
@. 'la3iarism is a serious offence and will automatically be awarded 4ero #0) marks.
>I('"#TA=T>
?ou ha5e to hand in +our assi3nment hardco&+ on time 8ith Course8ork /ubmission and
!eed :ack !orm6
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(arkin3 Criteria
The assignment will contribute 50@ towards the in;course assessment" as mentioned on the
'tudent $ssessment A Information 'heet #'$I'). The document must also contain the
markin3 3rid 08ork breakdo8n structure1 as &er the sam&le sho8n belo8 0&a3e 5 and 619
8hich should be &rinted ne.t to the co5er &a3e6 An+ document that does not contain the
markin3 3rid 8ill 2or2eit the entire 10@ marks and 8ill be allocated 0 marks 2or this
sectionA
*istinction
>emonstrated comprehensi!e research with detailed e!idence. %igh le!el of analysis
performed" e+ceptional and thorough knowledge and understanding displayed with regard to
application. This includes analysis and e!aluation of facts followed by results of e!aluation.
>ocumentation presented in a professional manner" following proper se*uencing and flow.
>isplayed e!idence of critical appraisal. %igh le!el of listing citation and references.
Credit
$de*uate research conducted with fair detail of e!idence presented. (oderate le!el of
understanding" analysis and knowledge displayed. 'ome le!el of rele!ance included in terms
of application. (oderate le!el of analysis and e!aluation of facts followed by results
comparison. Bood le!el of documentation presented. 'ome le!el of reflection was e!ident in
the documentation. (oderate le!el of listing citation and references.
'ass
.ow le!el research conducted. 'ome e!idence of research displayed. Casic le!el of
understanding and knowledge analysis displayed. 'atisfactory le!el of documentation. <o
e!aluation and analysis of facts" no results comparison performed 'atisfactory or low le!el of
reflection displayed. .ow le!el of listing citation and references.
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Assessment Criteria
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(arks
Allocated
(arks
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a) *ocumentation
(aterials are presented
professionally using correct
grammar" punctuation spelling and
length. $ddressed report
guidelines.
10
b) Course8ork
structurin3
Introduction
(ain body
Conclusion2
Decommendation
10
c) #esearch B
#e2erences
'upporting research clearly
e+plained and presented.
Thoroughly lists references that
are rele!ant to the topic.
This includes proper use of citation
and referencing following the
%ar!ard Deferencing 'ystem for
all facts and diagrams used and
e!idence of research and reading.
10
d) Ar3ument Coherence
Paragraphs are in a logical
se*uence to the whole and flows
logically into the ne+t.
17
e) 7rou& Anal+sis
Eustifications and analysis
Current scenario
Functionality
$d!antages A
disad!antages
Impact of the technology
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f) Indi5idual Anal+sis
The similarities and differences
with the lectured co!ered in this
module
17
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g) "ri3inal Ideas B
Critical Thinkin3
Clear e!idence of original ideas
and critical thinking.
10
h) #esearch B
#e2erences
'upporting research clearly
e+plained and presented.
Thoroughly lists references that
are rele!ant to the topic
7
Total 7rou& (ark <0
Total Indi5idual (ark 30
T"TAL (A#K 100
!ill In the Team (ember &articulars:
/tudent =ame To&ic /tudent I* (ark
'1 $ %uman $spects of Computing
', C Internet and WWW
'5 C &nterprise Computing
'6 > $rtificial Intelligence
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