Computing and IT in the Workplace

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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.

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IV.

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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
6.1. A current scenario (discussion on how Computers and Information Technology are
valuable to the organization).
6.2. Functionality (discussion on how the systems function/processes).
6.3. Advantages (discussion on how CIT assist the organization).
6.4. Disadvantages (discussion on the drawbacks/flaws of CIT towards the organization).
6.5. Impact of the technology (discussion on how the technology changes the organization
upon implementation).
6.6. Identify and discuss the similarities and differences (discussion on similarities and
differences with any three topics covered in this module.
6.7. 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 writers idea on the
topic. The conclusion is NOT the same as the abstract.

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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.

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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.

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Assessment Criteria

Marks

Marks

(100%)

Allocated

Given

a)

Documentation

10

Materials
are
presented
professionally
using
correct
grammar, punctuation spelling and
length.
Addressed
report
guidelines.

GROUP
(70%)
b)

Coursework
structuring

Introduction

Main body

Conclusion/

10

Recommendation

c)

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.

d)

Argument Coherence

15

Paragraphs are in a logical

sequence to the whole and flows
logically into the next.

e)

Group Analysis

25

Justifications and analysis

Current scenario

Functionality

Advantages &
disadvantages

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Impact of the technology

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S1
INDIVIDUAL
(30%)

f)

Individual Analysis

S2

S3

15

The similarities and differences

with the lectured covered in this
module

g)

Original Ideas
Critical Thinking

&

10

Clear evidence of original ideas

and critical thinking.

h)

Research
References

&

Supporting
research
clearly
explained
and
presented.
Thoroughly lists references that
are relevant to the topic

Total Group Mark

Total Individual Mark
TOTAL MARK

70
30
100

Fill In the Team Member particulars:

Student Name

Topic

Student ID

Mark

S1
S2
S3

Student
S1

Allocation of Work

Signatures

S2
S3

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2010