Assessment details
Summary of Assessment Method: Online, self-paced and supported, this includes the
following:
• Carry out your research project in a professional and timely way
• Proactively liaise with your supervisor so as to discuss progress and report
developments
• Plan and write a fully referenced project report using a scholarly style of structured
writing (5000 words +Appendices)
• Prepare and upload a brief video in which you summarise the work that you have
undertaken, the results that you have obtained and any problems that you have
encountered (video duration 3-4 minutes).
You will carry out your project and produce a final report which should consist (at least) of the
following elements:
• Abstract
• Table of Contents
• Completed Student Declaration Form
• Introduction of the research project
• Comprehensive literature review
• Research methodology
• Data collected and results obtained (depending on the chosen project)
Assessment
description:
Research and Project Reporting
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• For projects involving hardware or software development, details of the design
process, implementation phase and testing should be included.
• Analysis of results. (If you have produced a program – then test cases, results and
product documentation)
• Critical evaluation of results (including comparison with other relevant projects or
studies)
• Conclusions and recommendations
• Bibliography/References
• Other Appendices: Copy of project proposal form, project progress sheets, example
questionnaire, designs, test plans and results, tabulated or formatted data, project
management plan e.g. Gantt chart. (Code listings should only be submitted in
electronic form).
Coursework 2 Marking Criteria
Assessment Criteria Mark
1.Specification of the Project
Clearly stated aims and objectives. Demonstrated relevance. Feasibility and
rationale for study
/ 10
2. Literature Review
Critical search and assessment of relevant literature. Awareness of contribution of
other researchers. Awareness of relevant concepts. Direct linkages to dissertation
aims and objectives identified
/ 20
3. Research Methodology
Choice and use of research methods are appropriate to the aims and objectives.
Sound justification provided, including evidence of secondary research data
supporting choice of methods
/ 10
4. Project Design / Findings
For practical projects: Requirements Specification; Verification and Validation test
schedules and results; Test data generation plans; Interpretation of Verification
and validation testing.
(If it is not a practical project – mark Results and Analysis out of 25, and
Research Approach out of 15)
/ 10
5. Results & Analysis/Discussion
Presentation of data, quality of interpretation and analysis. Clear relationship made
between aims and objectives, literature and findings. Demonstrates critical thought
/ 20
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6. Conclusions/Recommendations
Aims and objectives are satisfied; effective drawing out of key issues.
/ 10
7. Structure & Presentation
Organisation and layout of material; style including spelling and grammar; Use of
material, bibliography and citation. Appropriate use of appendices; evidence of
understanding the process in terms of linkages between chapters, the flow of work.
Reflection upon the process and possible improvements, Word count.
/ 10
8. Organisation of the Project & active communication with the tutor
Organized, well-structured approach during the project, active communication with
the project supervisor and recording the meeting logs in personal blog.
/ 10
TOTAL
/100
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2. Assessment Presentation
When marking this assignment the academics will also be looking for the following criteria:
• Clear legible presentation.
• Good use of spelling, grammar and language throughout.
• Appropriate focus, meeting learning outcomes/assignment criteria.
• Logical progression and structure of arguments.
• (Normally) an introduction, a well-developed discussion and a conclusion summarising
the work.
• The introduction will include an exploration of the focus of the assignment and discuss
the way the assignment has been approached.
• Evidence of a range of relevant supporting reading.
• Use of accurate, evidence based information to support the arguments made.
• Follow normal Academic Regulations in terms of Academic Offences, style and
language.
• Use the Harvard system of referencing and you may include a bibliography that lists
all resources referenced.
• A declaration statement which says you have checked your Turnitin originality report
and certain that the work is your own (and has never been submitted for marking before
by you, or anyone else)
• Maintain the confidentiality of clients/customers and persons associated with them,
colleagues and organisations
This module uses a grading scale applicable to Levels 5, 6 and 7 in the University Credit
Framework. The grade descriptors (on the next page) are typical characteristics of the
standard of work associated with each grade.
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Levcixel 5,6 and 7 Grade Descriptor
% mark M
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