Essay topics are included in the below file .You should link your essay to the Virtual Child International case and your discussions in both of your assignments (1 & 2). To get the assignment 1& 2 information please login to the swinburne blackboard > Requirement analysis and modelling > assignments > assignment information.login details are username : 101991189 Password: Money@6446
Swinburne University of Technology © Swinburne University 2018 By Dr. Xuemei Tian Page 1 INF60010 Requirement Analysis and Modelling Critical Thinking Reflection Essay Word limit: 800 +/- 10% words Weighting: 10% Due date: Monday 9:00am 28th May 2018 AEST Assignment 3 submission details • All pages should include your name and student number in the document footer • All references should be appropriately cited using the Harvard style • Submit your essay as ONE Microsoft Word document • Save your file as follows: [student numberA1.filetype] e.g. 1234567A1.doc • Submit your final report via INF60010 Blackboard link > Assessment > Assignment Submission Link o Assistance can be obtained from the Swinburne Service Desk (03) 9214 5000. o DO NOT email the assignment. o If you have any queries you may discuss it with the tutors during the tutorial classes or via email Assignment overview This assignment requires you to select ONE (1) of the topics listed and develop a short essay around your chosen topic. The essays may have different points of view, and can be in agreement or disagreement with the topic question. Your task is to convince the reader of your Essay that your point of view is valid and has merit. To achieve this, the essay will have to show evidence of research, including appropriate use of references to support your claims, good usage of resources (books, papers, online articles and other relevant academic resources) as well as following a clear essay structure with an adherence to the recommended referencing standard. You may include figures, tables or pictures which can provide more detailed information and enhance your discussions. Note: You should link your essay to the Virtual Child International case and your discussions in both of your assignments (1 & 2). You may prefer to consider another relevant topic (which must reflect our unit content). Discuss this with your tutor. Essay Topics 1. Agile system development approach is considered as the most effective and suitable approach in the development of the new Park Management System for Virtual Child International. (While you might agree with this statement, there are several agile methodologies that could be used. Consider and briefly describe at least three Agile methodologies and discuss which of these would be most appropriate in the context of the Virtual Child International case study). 2. Justification of the chosen modelling approach – compare and contrast the structured analysis and design techniques and models with other modelling techniques (e.g., the object-oriented models and techniques), and clearly identify the strengths and weaknesses of each set. Your justification should be supported by appropriate references and linked to the Virtual Child International case. 3. “The Agile system development approach is simple as it doesn’t need modelling and documentation.” In your opinion, is this statement is right or wrong, why or why not? You will need to demonstrate a solid understanding of the modelling techniques and documentation requirements discussed within this unit and why these may or may not be reduced or needed. 4. “Automation is not necessarily the only solution for the Virtual Child International case.” Discuss this statement and the arguments that might be put for and against automation. Your arguments should reflect the situation in the case study. 5. Cloud technology should be the first choice as a solution option for Virtual Child International.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Present a case for or against the statement but your discussion should reflect a solid understanding of the other solution options. http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lib/researchhelp/harvard_style.html Swinburne University of Technology © Swinburne University 2018 By Dr. Xuemei Tian Page 2 Essay Expectations • The word limit for the essay is 800 words (+/- 10%). • Essay items marked with an asterisk “*” do not count towards the final word count. • An assignment cover sheet should be used. Assignments without the cover sheet will not be marked. Research Requirements: Students are encouraged to research and access relevant resources (e.g., books, papers, and government websites). You will need at least 5 to 8 references high quality references in the essay (you need to consider the type of resources, such as Journal articles are most value resources when discuss trends; books are good for theories and definitions; relevant years: resources should include some most recent references which represent the newest research development trends in the field.). Your sources should be scholarly (wikipedia is not scholarly, nor are individual opinions from some Blogs and web articles). Swinburne university library database contains many useful and high quality references. A quick Harvard guide was provided. Notes on formatting and structure It is expected that all work submitted will have been edited for spelling, grammar and clarity. If necessary, assistance is permitted for such matters as grammar and suggestions for improving clarity of expression. Your essay needs to follow our standard format. Pages need to be numbered and your name must also appear on each page, not just the cover page. Evidence of attention to layout and structure needs to be present. The written submission is to be formatted as an essay, word-processed in 12 point font and 1.5 line spacing. Please adhere to the word count. Essay Structure: The essay should be based on the following structure: • Title Page * • Introduction • The main body of the work (for this unit, we allow you to include tables, figures and Pictures • Conclusion • References * (not Bibliography) How you are assessed? Click on a separate file ‘INF60010 Assignment 3 Marking Guide.pdf’ on the blackboard. Essay Writing: The Basics What does a good essay need? • An academic essay aims to persuade readers of an idea based on evidence. • An academic essay should answer a question or task. Swinburne University of Technology © Swinburne University 2018 By Dr. Xuemei Tian Page 3 • It should have a thesis statement (answer to the question) and an argument. • It should try to present or discuss something: develop a thesis via a set of closely related points by reasoning and evidence. • An academic essay should include relevant examples, supporting evidence and information from academic texts or credible sources. Basic steps in writing an essay Although there are some basic steps to writing an assignment, essay writing is not a linear process. You might work through the different stages a number of times in the course of writing an essay. For example, you may go back to the reading and notetaking stage if you find another useful text, or perhaps to reread to locate specific information. Possible steps (In no strict order) https://student.unsw.edu.au/essay-writing-basics https://student.unsw.edu.au/essay-writing-basics Swinburne University of Technology © Swinburne University 2018 By Dr. Xuemei Tian Page 4 Warning The submission must be your own work, that is, it must be the result of your own readings, thoughts and discussion, and the expression of the ideas must be yours. Any evidence of plagiarism (click on to read in detail) will result in a Fail. Any evidence of plagiarism will result in a Fail. Collaborative discussion with other members in the unit around concepts and additional examples is highly recommended, but don’t copy. Examples of plagiarism range from copying a passage from a published reference, web information or another student’s work without appropriate acknowledgement. It is the student's responsibility however, to familiarise themselves with how to avoid plagiarism. Please ask if you are not sure. Don’t forget to retain backups. If your assignment goes astray, whether through your fault or ours, you will be required to re-produce it. Lack of backup will not be taken as an excuse for lost materials. Late assignments may result in a lower grade for the assignment in terms of the Swinburne assessment guidelines.