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Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 1 31 ITC571 - Emerging Technologies and Innovation Session 1 2017 Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences School of Computing and Mathematics Internal Mode Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the University’s (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/acknowledgement-of-country). Acknowledgement of Country This subject outline is accessible through mobile devices from . http://m.csu.edu.au Subject Coordinator Rajasekaran Lakshmiganthan Email [email protected] Phone 0399357900 Campus To be advised. Building/Room number To be advised. Consultation procedures Any questions concerning the teaching of this subject can be made by contacting your Subject Lecturer.
Lecturer Name : Ather Saeed Lecturer Email : [email protected] Email is the best option. Please send a brief message regarding the issue and include the subject name and subject code in your email ?it really helps to know which class you belong to, before I respond to your query. If your query is urgent then meet with your respective Course Coordinator on Level-4. Class times and location General Timetable as below will be available at the following website before the start of 201730 semester, which can be accessed on any Mobile Phone or IPAD:
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What is your subject about? A brief overview This subject requires research and project work, at an advanced level, on a topic related to emerging technologies and innovation. In the context of professional practice, students will draw upon prior learning in their Masters course to execute an independent capstone project in a selected topic in Information Technology.
Learning outcomes On successful completion of this subject, you should: be able to interpret and evaluate an overview of recent trends in emerging technologies and innovation; be able to perform literature searches and critically analyse the literature in the chosen topic; be able to critically reflect on and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the chosen topic; Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 2 31 be able to apply established research methodologies with autonomy; be able to apply project management and information and communication technologies (ICT) tools to plan, execute, record and present their research and project work as a capstone experience; be able to demonstrate advanced communication skills in transmitting their capstone experiences and ideas; be able to justify to an audience of peers any conclusions and professional decisions made that contribute to creating new knowledge. Pass Requirements A student must obtain a total mark of at least 50% and a mark of at least 20/40 for assessment item 5 in order to pass this subject.
To be eligible for the grade Additional Assessment (AA) you must have submitted all assessment items in this subject.
If you choose not to complete an assessment item and receive an overall mark between 45 and 49 then you will not be granted an AA.
Key Subjects Passing a key subject is one of the indicators of satisfactory academic progress through your course.
You must pass the key subjects in your course at no more than two attempts. The first time you fail a key subject you will be 'at risk' of exclusion; if you fail a second time you will be excluded from the course.
The (https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00250) sets out the Academic Progress Policy requirements and procedures for satisfactory academic progress, for the exclusion of students who fail to progress satisfactorily and for the termination of enrolment for students who fail to complete in the maximum allowed time.
Assumed knowledge Academic integrity means acting with honesty, fairness and responsibility, and involves observing and maintaining ethical standards in all aspects of academic work. This subject assumes that you understand what constitutes plagiarism, cheating and collusion. If you are a new student we expect you to complete the modules called Academic Integrity at CSU (https://interact2.csu.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/execute/courseMain?course_id=_16412_1&task=true&src=).
Prescribed Text There is NO prescribed text for this subject.
What you read and how much you read will depend on your chosen topic.
The textbooks required for each of your enrolled subjects can also be found via the Student Portal (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/textbooks) page. Textbooks Subject and Assessment Schedule Schedule Session Week Week Commencing Topics Learning activities 1 27 Feb 2017 Topic 1 How to find trends with emerging technologies & innovation Selecting a topic and setup Interact Project site and/or use blog for documentation of weekly progress Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 3 31 Session Week Week Commencing Topics Learning activities 2 06 March 2017 Topic 1 continued Capstone Research Topic is finalised and posted to main Discussion forum. is ready and Project Blog contains weekly progress reports 3 13 March 2017 Topic 2 Project Planning Assessment Item 1 Project Blog for Weekly Progress Reports (10%) is underway and continues each week until the end of semester.
Use software to develop a project plan with WBS, milestones and Gantt chart. e.g. Microsoft Project or open source tools like GanttProject ( ) or ( http://www.ganttproject.biz/ OpenProj ) or http://sourceforge.net/projects/openproj ( ) OpenProject https://www.openproject.org/about or ( ) ProjectLibre http://www.projectlibre.org/ 4 20 March 2017 Topic 3 Research Skills Assessment Item 2 Capstone Project Proposal and Plan (10%) is due on 24 March 2017 5 27 March 2017 Topic 4 Extracting information from readings for critical analysis Continue to work with Modules and your capstone project work. 01 April 2017 - 16 Apr 2017 Mid Session Break Continue to work with Modules and your capstone project work. 6 17 April 2017 Topic 4 Continued Continue to work with Modules and your capstone project work. 7 24 April 2017 Topic 5 Preparing and writing a literature review or capstone report Assessment Item 3 Annotated Bibliography (25%) is due on 28 April 2017 8 01 May 2017 Topic 5 continued Assessment Item 4 Research, Innovation and Ethical Analysis Quiz (15%) is due on 12 May 2017 9 08 May 2017 Topic 6 Presenting a seminar Prepare/Edit Final Project Report and Seminar that documents ALL of the Capstone Project. 10 15 May 2017 Capstone Project Report and Seminar Assessment Item 5 Capstone Project Report and Seminar (40%) is due on 29 May 2017 11 22 May 2017 Capstone Project Presentations Capstone Project Presentations 12 29 May 2017 Capstone Project Presentations Capstone Project Presentations 05 June 2017 - 16 Jun 2017 Exam Period There is no Final Exam for this Subject Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 4 31 Subject Content There are number of topics that you will cover in this subject. These include the following: How to find trends with emerging technologies and innovation Project planning Research skills Extracting information from reading for critical analysis Preparing and writing a literature review or capstone project report Presenting a seminar for capstone project Subject Delivery Class/tutorial times and location If you are enrolled in an internal offering of this subject, your class times can be found at Timetable @ (http://timetable.csu.edu.au). If you are enrolled in the online offering of the subject, this CSU timetable will not apply. Find out how to use Timetable @ CSU via the Student Portal Class (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/timetable) page. Timetable Learning, teaching and support strategies How you are expected to engage with the subject There will be three (3) hour weekly face to face lecture/tutorial conducted throughout the session.
All of your subject materials are available on the Interact site under the Topics link in the left hand side menu. I suggest that for each topic you read the learning objectives carefully, read the overview, quickly skim the text to get an idea of the topic. Once you have an idea of the topic's content, try and make a good set of notes under each of the headings in the topic. This will start to give you a good understanding of the topic and will assist you remember everything in the assignments.
In this subject. there will be 12 face to face classes in total each having a duration of three hour.
Before you come to the online session, you need to have looked at the topic in the Interact site and read the text so that you can contribute to the class and derive more meaning from the activities that we will do online.
It is helpful to have a small task to complete early in the session so that you have a focus in the subject from the very first day, and so I have set a small task (selecting a topic and setting up the project interact site) in week 2 as part of your assessment item 1. If you don’t attempt this task, I may contact you by phone or email to have a chat about study and if there are any issue that I can help with.
You can also contact an adviser through Student Central on the following number:
1800 275 278 (or +61 2 6933 7507 from outside Australia).
Library Services The CSU Library website provides access to online material and print, using Primo Search to find online journal articles, eBooks, hardcopy books from CSU Library (see Library Manager for Interlibrary Loan Requests), company & government reports, eJournals, dissertations, theses, newspapers including Business & Financial newspapers in Factiva (See Business & IT Journal Databases), and other reference resources (eg. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian standards, online encyclopaedias & dictionaries to be read on the computer). You will also find library guides, Subject Reserve for any readings eg. ITC100, ACC100, etc., and online assistance to help you use the Library's resources such as Ask a Librarian – Live Chat and Ask a Librarian - Web Form.
You can find Library Services on both the SGA library online catalogue:
http://primo.unilinc.edu.au/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?vid=SGA The SGA library online catalogue allows students to Sign In, My Account shows student’s current library record including all books on loan, Renew your borrowed books online before the due date, Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 5 31 also Search and Request all books in the SGA library, even if unavailable due to high demand from students. Students can Request books when all books are on loan to other students. When the requested book is returned to the SGA library, the student who requested the book receives an email immediately to pick up the book from the SGA library. View your library record online 24/7 at the above web link for SGA library. And also CSU Library online: - CSU Library Services including Primo Search & Subject Reserve http://student.csu.edu.au/library online with 24/7 access, online and video tutorials in research skills, finding journal articles for assignments, topic analysis, download Endnote referencing program and many other online library services to help you successfully complete your assignments for all CSU courses. - Powerful search engine from National Library of Australia to access many http://trove.nla.gov.au/ different online resources on any subject from one search.
Contact Details for renewing loans, locating books and other information: SGA Melbourne Library:
Marian Lees - Director, Library Services Ph: (03) 9935 7921 Email: [email protected] Library Help -contacts Friendly and quick assistance is available. Ask for help http://student.csu.edu.au/library/help finding information and navigating the library's extensive eResources.
Online Tutorials http://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research/training-tutorials-videos Learn how to:
• use Primo Search to find eReserve material and journal articles • search journal databases and web resources for information for your assessments • identify appropriate sources of information and peer reviewed material, and evaluate resources.
Bookmark your Subject Library Resource Guide Subject Library Guides are a great way to get started with research. Each online guide is tailored to a specific area of study, including Accounting, Business & Information Technology outlining how to research in your area and where to look for information.
http://libguides.csu.edu.au/ Academic Learning Support Assistance Visit the learning support website for advice about assignment preparation, academic reading and note-taking, referencing, and preparing for exams at: http://student.csu.edu.au/study You may also contact:
Name: Monique Moloney Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9935 7919 Name: Bethany Winkler Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9935 7953 Name: Gail Ekici Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9935 7965 For appointments, please see Reception at Level 1. Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 6 31 1. Queries regarding the content of this subject should be directed to your subject lecturer.
Residential school You are not required to attend a residential school for this subject.
Your workload in this subject Each week you should spend around 9 - 11 hours studying this subject – obviously some weeks may require more time than other depending on how you work – but the following is a guide for your information.
Supporting readings 3.0 hours Participation in weekly face to face lecture 3.0 hour Participation in discussion forum 2.0 hours Preparation of assessment items 3 hours Assessment Items Item number Title Type Value Due date* Return date** 1 Project Blog for Weekly Progress Reports Assignment 10% Variable - 2 Project Proposal and Plan Assignment 10% 24-Mar-2017 18-Apr-2017 3 Annotated Bibliography Assignment 25% 28-Apr-2017 19-May-2017 4 Research Innovation and Ethical Analysis Quiz Assignment 15% 12-May-2017 02-Jun-2017 5 Project Closure: Project Report (Blog) and Seminar Assignment 40% 29-May-2017 20-Jun-2017 * due date is the last date for assessment items to be received at the University ** applies only to assessment items submitted by the due date Assessment item 1 Project Blog for Weekly Progress Reports Value: 10% Due date: Variable Return date: - Submission method options Interact2 Discussion Board Task WHAT TO DO:
Project Blog and Weekly Progress Reporting Set up and develop your as required for this task and later assessment task. The Project Blog Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 7 31 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. blog will store entries made by you throughout the subject to document the project stages and milestones, seminar notes and other important notes. Your local lecturer may advise on a suitable alternative process if studying on-campus.
You can use site at (use your CSU Login CSU's Thinkspace http://thinkspace.csu.edu.au/ ID) or a . CSU Thinkspace is recommended or else Wordpress, blog site of your own choice Google's Blogger (https://www.blogger.com/home) are common blogging systems, but you may have your own favourite site to use.
Choose and develop a limited blogger profile and enter a suitable TITLE for your blog (e.g.
Joe’s Wireless Technology Project) – not your full name. For WEB ADDRESS - use your student number as your account name (URL) or other unique identifier. - remember to save, Make a first post - a short introduction about you and the project then Publish the blog entry. Check with a friend or family member to ensure that he/she can see your first posting. This is also to check you have the right URL to include in this proposal and plan for your project. to to the DISCUSSION FORUM to share with others Post a copy of the BLOG address and to demonstrate that you are underway in the subject.
For each week from , add a blog post for each Week 2 to Week 12 inclusive Weekly as described below. Progress Report Weekly Progress Reports WHAT TO DO: From Weeks 2 to 12 in the Schedule, you are required to Submit/Bring or Present a Weekly Progress Report on your Capstone project.
The Weekly Reports will you make in Assessment Item 2 Project Proposal follow the plan and Plan.
The format will be described by the local lecturer as student are studying in various learning modes either in weekly classes or online weekly (on Project Blog) via Online Study mode.
The template below can be modified for use: Rationale The helps you to document your project and to " " as you develop, Project Blog think by writing manage and record the project delivery as well as your "learning journey". This is good knowledge Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 8 31 management.
BEWARE:
Some students think that they can pass the subject by just submitting the final assignment meeting the requirements and marking criteria. That is incorrect according to the Subject Outline. Please read the PASS Requirements for ITC571.
This task considers the students weekly progress work which may include class attendance to submit/bring/present any weekly progress work. For students studying in the Online Study mode or special cases, a collection of time-stamped weekly progress reports can be made via Project Blog.
Marking criteria Project Blog and Weekly Progress Reporting 10% Satisfactory = 1 Unsatisfactory = 0 Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 9 31 Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 10 31 1. 2. a. b. c. d. e. 3. a. b. 4. 5. Additional Comments:
Presentation The Presentation formats include:
• In class each week for on-campus students.
• Online via a BLOG site address with the website address of the PROJECT BLOG in the DISCUSSION FORUM before the start of Week 3.
Requirements Complete the Topic 1, the readings, set up the and start posting your weekly progress Project Blog reports the start of Week 3, otherwise you will fall behind and struggle. BEFORE Assessment item 2 Project Proposal and Plan Value: 10% Due date: 24-Mar-2017 Return date: 18-Apr-2017 Length: 1000-2000 words (5-6 pages) Submission method options Alternative submission method Task WHAT TO DO:
Follow the Study Schedule and work with the Topics (Modules) in Interact as they provide a "scaffold" for your learning in this subject.
Develop a detailed Capstone using project management Project Proposal and Plan software (as listed in the Study Schedule) and the skills you have acquired from IT Project Management to develop a project plan with a (WBS), Work Breakdown Structure milestones and . These tools may help. Gantt chart MicrosoftProject Pro ( ); http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/project/ Open source tools like GanttProject ( ); http://www.ganttproject.biz/ OpenProj( ) http://sourceforge.net/projects/openproj/ OpenProject ( . https://www.openproject.org/about) ProjectLibre ( ) http://www.projectlibre.org/ Begin using the ' ' as a tool beyond the for your chosen project blog weekly progrees reports emerging technology topic: The blog is a way to not only "think by writing" and make your notes but also store project files and links in a cloud-based service.
Consider sharing the site with your peers as a way to tell a story and harness each others knowledge. The blog is ideally with 3 or 4 entries for documenting your project updated each week notes and as the foundation for editing and writing the Capstone Project Report. An ideal blog entry will have around 50-150 words (150-600 words a week).
( Group Work OPTION for Assessment Items Not recommended for Online Study mode ): The Group Capstone Project Proposal and Plan is submitted by the team of three students Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 11 31 5. (3 maximum group size) for a group mark on a project proposal and plan that clearly indicates the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Role and Responsibilities of EACH member to carry an equal share of the load in the project work. Rationale The allows for a broad range of project areas like systems Capstone Topic Project Plan administration, database systems, IT security, mobile technology etc. Often the project has a sponsor and is linked to your interest or workplace needs. The proposal has a r esearch component (Assessment Item 3 Annotated Bibliography) so in some cases you may need to find a supervisor willing to accept you as a candidate.
The being assessed in this item include how you interpret and evaluate an Learning Outcomes overview of recent trends in emerging technologies and innovation and begin to to plan, execute, record and present your research and project work as a capstone experience.
Your will be evaluated with a that you can Capstone Project Proposal and Plan series of questions use as a : Checklist Is the capstone topic area appropriate?
Has the Project Blog been setup?
Has there been sufficient justification of the choice of the topic?
Is there enough scope for a sufficiently deep/complex analysis?
Is the scope appropriate for what might be reasonably expected in the capstone project subject?
Is the methodology proposed clear?
Are the deliverables clearly set out?
Are the deliverables sufficiently complex to justify a pass in this activity?
Is it likely that the proposed activities can be reasonably carried out?
Is it likely that the student will have access to the necessary resources to do a satisfactory job?
Is the time line proposed realistic? Marking criteria Capstone Project Proposal and Plan Assessment Criteria 10% (100 marks) Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 12 31 Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 13 31 Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 14 31 1. a. b. 2. a. b. 3. 4. 5. 6. a. b. c. d. e. 7. a. b. c. d. e. 8. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Presentation Capstone Project Plan Sample Format (subject to change or modified to include systems development projects) : Emerging Technology and Innovation Topic Title Project Blog ( Web address provided) Weekly Progress Reports Plan (In class, Discussion Board or Project Blog entries) Rationale Problem domain Purpose and justification Sponsor or Supervisor recommendation (if applicable) Research Questions Conceptual or Theoretical Framework Methodology Research and Systems Development method(s) Data collection or systems design methods Ethical Issues Compliance Requirements (Workplace, Industry or Government regulations) Analysis of data Project Plan Deliverables (Conclusions, Recommendations, Software code etc.) Work breakdown structure (WBS) Risk Analysis Duration Gantt chart References (if required) Appendix Assessment item 3 Annotated Bibliography Value: 25% Due date: 28-Apr-2017 Return date: 19-May-2017 Length: 2000 words (10-12 pages) Submission method options Alternative submission method Task WHAT TO DO: Tasks 1 and 2 below TASK 1 Annotated Bibliography 20% Write an with a collection of Annotated Bibliography for your Capstone Topic 12 following a set structure. The Annotated Bibliography is a critical examination of articles the most relevant, recent and scholarly research on the topic area that is not just a summary of the articles you have read on done in Topics 1 to 5.
Use the latest online search tools ( ) and CSU PRIMO, Google Scholar, Online databases efficient bibliographic organisers - CSU supports the use of . (available on iPad). EndNote EndNote is a bibliographic citation program, allowing references and footnotes to be translated into a variety of standard formats.
As a CSU student you can download and install for Windows or Mac OS EndNote X7 platforms from https://online.csu.edu.au/division/dit/software/core.html For : Assessment Item 3 Annotated Bibliography is done Group Work OPTION teams only by students. INDIVIDUALLY ALL Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 15 31 5. 6. a. b. c. d. 7. 8. Ensure that the Annotated Bibliography submitted by you is your own work and has not been submitted elsewhere and comply with the University's requirements for . academic integrity You can get help in from Building and Writing an Annotated Bibliography Topic 3 Tutorial Topic in the ITC571 Interact2 site sidebar menu and other study advices and tips from: Study Resources (PDF files to download): http://student.csu.edu.au/study/resources APA style Referencing from . http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu The CSU Library website for LibGuides in Information Technology, Computing and Mathematics at http://libguides.csu.edu.au/cat.php?cid=66969 Bibliographic software and tutorials LibGuide at EndNote http://libguides.csu.edu.au/endnote Review the emerging technology (use internet for journals, conference papers, magazines, news articles, online databases, eBooks) and submit a 12-article Annotated Bibliography on your topic.
A good place to start a collection of articles in your annotated bibliography is via the PRIMO search tool located on the at CSU Library website http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library As an example, the Capstone Topic search on a topic like " PRIMO near field communication " returned the following list of very recent journals, books, conference proceedings and applications eBooks related to the Topic: Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 16 31 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Library Resources : Information Technology Journal Databases http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/find-info/databases/subject/infotech : Information Technology & Computing LibGuides http://libguides.csu.edu.au/itc The following questions may be useful while reviewing the topic: What is the new technology?
What does it do and what are the special features it has?
When is it coming out in the market and how much will it cost?
What industry will the new technology affect? (Medical, agricultural, computer, business, etc….). Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 17 31 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In your opinion, will the new technology be beneficial to society? Why or why not.
What did you learn from a critical analysis of your sources of information on this new technology? TASK 2 Originality Report and Questions 5% Generate an and submit this report via Turnitin. originality report CSU recommends at (http://turnitin.com/) for checking Turnitin turnitin.com originality of is assessment tasks as described in the Subject Outline and in the Assessment Task content where it is required.
For this subject if you or your organisation use another similar tool then that is fine to use, but let me approve it first. is the at One approved alternative to Turnitin SEO Tools Plagiarism Checker . This is used by several institutions, academics http://smallseotools.com/plagiarism-checker/ and research students as an alternative to Turnitin.com.
Answer the following questions to interpret the . The questions can be originality report found through the following link: http://www.academicinternational.org/teaching/turnitin.pdf Submit your question answers via Turnitin. Turnitin is more than a ‘gotcha’ device – it is an effective learning tool:
Because the sophisticated use of sources involves a complex set of research, critical thinking, and writing skills, you should expect to take several years to master them. Turnitin can be a helpful tool in this developmental process. You should use your originality reports as feedback on a first draft so that you can improve your use of sources before submitting the final draft for marking. Interpreting the Turnitin Originality Report:
After you submit your draft to Turnitin for self-checking, you should look carefully at the originality report so that you can improve on your use of sources. Your essay will be on the left side of the screen, and the matching colour-coded sources will be listed on the right. Then you can make the necessary changes to your essay before you submit the final draft for marking.
You need to register with Turnitin to create a Student Account under the CSU Turnitin Licence at http://www.turnitin.com/login_page.asp Further information on how to use Turnitin can be found through the following link:
http://student.csu.edu.au/study/plagiarism/checking Rationale The rationale of this assessment is to test your ability to review, evaluate, critique and support others opinions as well as existing literature, using a scholarly writing style. You will also demonstrate your ability to carry out independently research and locate information from various sources such as journals, conference proceedings, online databases, eBooks and industry magazines.
The being assessed in this second task include your ability to perform literature Learning Outcomes searches and critically analyse the literature in the chosen topic and then to critically reflect on and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the chosen topic. As the Annotated Bibliography develops, so will also be demonstrating your advanced communication and academic writing skills in transmitting your capstone experiences and ideas to others.
What does a well constructed annotated bibliography contain?
That is a research topic on its own, however I recommend the list of SIX structural elements below Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 18 31 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Interpretation and evaluation of an overview of recent trends in emerging technologies and innovation; Evidence of literature searches and critical analysis of the literature in the chosen capstone topic; Critical reflection and synthesis of complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the chosen topic; Original opinion on the benefits of your capstone project to others; Reflective comments on what was learnt from a review of the literature; Use of correct citations and referencing conforming to recognised referencing format. The elements can be used as a quality check as you write: Checklist for the Annotations Content Elements Coverage of topic Depth of discussion Development of argument and reasoning Selection of literature Writing Style Elements Structure of review Technical competence Use of citations and quotations Referencing is designed for you to learn the functions of the Turnitin software. Task 2 Marking criteria Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 19 31 Information and Research Tools and Techniques: Annotated Bibliography 20% Contains 12 articles on the chosen topic, recognition of research methods used in the articles and synthesis of data, findings and ideas) Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 20 31 Task 2 Turnitin original report Value 5% (5 marks) Submission via Turnitin. (2 marks) Q&A section (3 marks) Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 21 31 1. a. b. c. 2. 3. 4. Presentation The Annotated Bibliography should be presented in form of: submit as a PDF file include a References appendix in APA style Assessment item 4 Research Innovation and Ethical Analysis Quiz Value: 15% Due date: 12-May-2017 Return date: 02-Jun-2017 Submission method options Interact2 Test Task Research, Innovation and Ethical Analysis Quiz 15% This Interact2 Test Centre Quiz will be thirty (30) questions based on what you know about research methods, techniques, instruments, innovation, ethical processes, research behaviour and management. Read the notes and resources from the : Interact2 site sidebar menu Topic 1 How to find trends with Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Topic 3 Research Skills Topic 4 Extracting information, Research Methods and Ethical Behaviour (0.5 mark each) that will be based on these readings Answer ALL the 30 quiz questions and other work you have done on these topics.
The QUIZ will be open and ready to do anytime in the 2 weeks (14 days) before the due date and will marked automatically when submitted.
The final QUIZ mark will be entered into gradebook after the due date. Rationale As a capstone experience in your course, it is expected by the Australian Qualifications Framework for the l that you have developed the (AQF) at level 9 Masters degree leve research skiils and required for further study and research. professional ethical analysis You can read about it further by downloading a PDF copy from http://www.aqf.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/13AQF_Masters-Degree.pdf This quiz not only measures your ability at this stage but is important as part of the learning and development needed to become a professional ICT researcher in future. See CAPPE and the for more guidelines http://www.cappe.edu.au/ ACS https://www.acs.org.au/cpd-education/digital-library.html Marking criteria 15 marks (30 questions worth 0.5 marks each) Research Innovation and Ethical Analysis Quiz 15% Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 22 31 1. a. b. c. 2. a. b. c. d. Presentation Online via Test Centre Quiz link from the Interact2 site sidebar menu.
Requirements Read and take notes on research, innovation and ethical analsyis from Topics 1, 3 and 4 in ITC571.
Assessment item 5 Project Closure: Project Report (Blog) and Seminar Value: 40% Due date: 29-May-2017 Return date: 20-Jun-2017 Submission method options Alternative submission method Task For the The Capstone Seminar is submitted by the group as a . Group OPTION: group seminar WHAT TO DO: Project Closure: Final Blog Entry and Evaluation of the Value of the Project Documentation (10%) The purpose of this assessment is to produce a discussion that will be supported by and include your literature review with references from respected sources from Assessment Item 2.
your references in APA style ( ) http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu Ensure that the Project Blog by you is your own work and has not been submitted elsewhere and complies with the University's requirements for academic integrity. . Present a Capstone Project Seminar (30%) The time has been deliberately limited to 10 minutes to force you into selecting the most appropriate subset of information to present for this situation and you will be heavily penalised if you take more than 15 minutes. : If doing a video presentation (YouTube, Vimeo etc) then try to halve the time for NOTE the online audience. (Question time does not count as part of the presentation time.) This seminar can be to a live class of peers or online as a video presentation, outlining the results of your Capstone Project. Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 23 31 2. d. e. f. The seminar should be accompanied by appropriate audio/visual tools such as a set of presentation slides or examples of hardware/software/systems that are necessary for the audience to understand and follow your presentation.
You may be asked questions from the audience after your presentation.
Please ask your local supervisor for the date, time or the URL of the Online Video you will be presenting. Presenting a seminar also demonstrates that you have understood the project work that has been carried out. Seminar Logistics Planning The seminar format will vary within the context of each cohort, but these notes will act as a guide to the seminar format.
The recommended format is to follow the : This means that for "live" seminars you 6 plus 4 model will get 6 minutes to talk about the project plus 4 minutes of question time, with a further 5 minutes allocated for "overtime speakers" and change of presenters. In this format then the "live" classroom seminar can handle 4 seminars per hour. For recorded or online seminars, the "plus 4" for question time will be replaced by assessing the time, effort and quality of the recording.
The “live” classroom seminar for large classes will not be practical, so you may also be asked to do the seminar as a recorded 6-minute video (YouTube, Vimeo etc or on flash drive, CD or DVD – as long as the marker has access) to increase the throughput of presenters.
For individuals then the seminar is 6 minutes long however for a single group seminar report, each member speaks for 2 minutes of the total of 6 minutes and is assessed individually on their contribution to the team effort.
Rationale After studying something quite intensely such as the Capstone Topic that you have chosen in this subject, you are expected to become relatively expert in that area. As such, you need to be able to present that knowledge as a Capstone Project Video Seminar to a variety of groups, including a group of peers, management or at other times, inexperienced users. This is an extremely important part of the ICT industry.
The time has been deliberately limited to 10 minutes to force you into selecting the most appropriate subset of information to present for this situation and you will be heavily penalised if you take more than 15 minutes. (Question time does not count as part of the presentation time.). Presenting a seminar also allows for the opportunity to check how well you have understood the investigation that has been carried out.
The being assessed in this final two tasks include your ability to apply project Learning Outcomes management and ICT tools to plan, execute, record and present their research and project work as a capstone experience, both in written and oral communications to others.
Marking criteria Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 24 31 Project Closure: Project Blog and Seminar 40% The marking criteria for this assessment depend on how correctly you have addressed the requirements of the assessment item tasks.
Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 25 31 Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 26 31 The will be marked using the following criteria which are all weighted equally, using a scale of 0 to 5 where the values indicate that Seminar Presentation the particular criterion was assessed as:
0 = totally unsatisfactory 1 = not met very well 2 = could be improved 3 = satisfactorily addressed 4 = met quite well 5 = excellent It is expected that in most cases a satisfactory mark will be awarded. Higher marks will need to be earned by producing genuinely better than satisfactory performance in that criterion. The expected satisfactory standard is described below. Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 27 31 Presentation The Capstone will achieve a satisfactory rating if using this as another : Project Seminar checklist How well the key points were made:
highlight the most important aspects of your presentation or leave the audience with a clear impression of any message that you are trying to convey Ability to communicate:
talk in a clear and easily understood manner, use language that is appropriate for the audience and vary the intonation and pace to emphasise particular aspects Selection of appropriate aspects from the Capstone Report for the audience:
choose the aspects of your investigations that are most relevant for this audience - choose a depth of treatment that is appropriate for this audience Keeping to the point of the presentation:
stick to the point of the presentation and not introduce digressions that you may think of during the presentation Use of the available time:
conclude your presentation close to the allocated 10 minutes and try not cram too much into the presentation so that it is too rushed or runs too far over time - also alter the pace or planned depth of treatment of some parts to remain on schedule How well resources were used to support the presentation:
use resources such as PowerPoint slides, handouts etc. to effectively support your presentation and manage the resources so that the audience is not distracted by them from the points you are trying to make Organization of the presentation:
arrange the components of your presentation in a logical sequence present information in an appropriate way Degree to which the speaker appeared to be expert in that topic:
demonstrate a degree of confidence in the subject matter to convince the audience that you know what you are talking about. Audience engagement:
look at the whole audience not just a small section, make eye contact with different partsof the audience and recognize when your audience is not understanding what you aretrying to say and do something about it. How well the the video was made or the questions were handled in the live seminar:
understand the question and if necessary engage in a dialogue to clarify the question - provide an answer that satisfies the questioner.
Requirements References Use references not older than three years.
Only list references that you have cited within your report.
Be sure to cite (in the text) any references that you have used.
Use APA referencing style. Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 28 31 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Full marks will be awarded for high accuracy and excellent descriptions.
Satisfactory answers will score up to 75% of the allocated marks.
Deductions will be made for major omissions, errors and over use of quotes.
Poor referencing will result in deductions to the total assignment mark. Assessment Information Learning materials Details of learning materials that support your success in this subject can be found in the Interact2 Subject Site.
Referencing Referencing is an important component of academic work. All assessment tasks should be appropriately referenced. The specific details of the referencing requirements are included in each assessment task description. Get referencing style guides and help (http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu) to use for your assessments.
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How to apply for special consideration Academic regulations provide for special consideration to be given if you suffer misadventure or extenuating circumstances during the session (including the examination period) which prevents you from meeting acceptable standards or deadlines. Find the form on the Student Portal Special (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/academic-advice) Consideration, Misadventure, Advice and Appeals page.
Extensions In order to ensure that students who hand their assignments in on time are not disadvantaged, and to enable the lecturer to comply with the requirement to return assignments to the class within 21 days, the following rules about extensions will be strictly enforced: Extensions be granted for online tests, as these have to be done within a specific time cannot frame, after which the answers are released to the class automatically.
Computer problems and normal work-related pressures and family commitments do not constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions. If it becomes obvious that you are not going to be able to submit an assignment on time because of an unavoidable problem, you must submit your request for an extension to the Subject Coordinator in writing (email or post) to the due date. prior Requests for extensions will not be granted on or after the due date so you must make sure that any extension is requested prior to the day on which the assignment is due.
You are expected to do all you can to meet assignment deadlines. Work and family related pressures do not normally constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions or incomplete grades.
If you apply for an extension, you may be asked to email your lecturer on what you have done so far on the assignment.
You must be able to provide (such as a certificate from a doctor or documentary evidence counsellor) justifying the need for an extension as soon as practicable - but please note that if Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 29 31 5. 6. 7. 8. the circumstances giving rise to the request for an extension arise on a day when you cannot get documentary evidence, you must still apply for the extension and before the due date submit the documentary evidence afterwards. Given the tight deadlines involved in returning assignments to students and putting feedback on Interact, the maximum extension granted generally will be seven (7) days from the . due date Assignments received more than 10 days after the due date or extension date will not be marked unless the staff member decides otherwise. Items received late will be penalised at 10% of the mark available for the assessment item per day it is late (see below).
Note that for purposes of measuring lateness, the 'day' begins just after 00.00 hrs AEST - so an assignment received after midnight of the due date will be penalised 10% for lateness.
This rule will be applied to all students uniformly. Penalties for Late Submission The penalty for late submission of an assessment task (without obtaining the Subject Coordinator's approval for an extension) will be: , of the maximum marks allocated for the assessment 10% deduction per day, including weekends task, i.e. 1 day late 10% deduction, or 2 days late 20% deduction.
An example of the calculation would be:
Maximum marks allocated = 20 Penalty for one day late = 2 marks (so, a score of 18/20 becomes 16/20 and a score of 12/20 becomes 10/20).
If an assignment is due on a Friday but is not submitted until the following Tuesday, then the penalty will be four days (40% deduction or 8 marks in the example above).
Submissions more than 10 days late will be acknowledged as received but will not be marked.
Resubmission Under normal circumstances resubmission of assessment items will not be accepted for any of the assessments required in this subject.
Online Submission Assignments should be submitted through TurnItIn. Please meet with your respective lecturer to enroll in the Turnitin (If you do not receive any email from Turnitin).
Assessments such as Blogs, Quizzes and Journals are required to submit in the Interact2.
TurnItIn does not accept Excel files and PDF files.
Assignment/s must be submitted through Turnitin by midnight (AEST) according to the date mentioned in the subject outline. Postal Submission Under normal circumstances postal submissions will not be accepted for any of the assessments required.
Hand Delivered Submission Under normal circumstances hand delivered submissions will not be accepted for any of the assessments required. Charles Sturt University Subject Outline ITC571 201730 SM I-26 January 2017-Version 1 Page of 30 31 Feedback Feedback for assessment items will be provided by subject lecturer/s.
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We strongly encourage you to complete your online Subject Experience Surveys. You will be provided with links to your surveys via email when they open three [3] weeks before the end of session.
Changes and actions based on previous student feedback Based on past analytics, changes made to the subject included more face-to-face interactions with the subject Lecturer and Course Coordinator can significantly improve learning outcomes.
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Data about your activity in the Interact2 site and other learning technologies for this subject will be recorded and can be reviewed by teaching staff to inform their communication, support and teaching practices.
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Student Academic Misconduct Policy, Assessment Policy – Coursework Subjects, Assessment Principles Policy, Special Consideration Policy, Academic Progress Policy, Academic Communication with Students Policy, Student Charter, etc.
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