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Guide to Project for Supervisors ITECH 5500 Professional Research and Communication Literature Relevant to a Proposal Overview The purpose of this assessment is to enable students to demonstrate a critical awareness of previous research in an IT context within a chosen topic area through a basic understanding of research theory and techniques. Overall goals of this assignment are to help you to: • Become more knowledgeable about finding and using varied research sources in your chosen area in IT. • Further develop your critical thinking skills and back up your points with evidence. • Become more adept at synthesizing information and developing informed views. • Discipline yourself to follow a scholarly research format to document in-text sources and a references page (bibliography). You must work on this report individually Timelines and Expectations Percentage Value of Task: 15% Due: 17.00 Thur Week 5, 23:59 Minimum time expectation: 3-8 hours Learning Outcomes Assessed The following course learning outcomes are assessed by completing this assessment: Knowledge: K1. Determine the role IT research plays in contributing to organisational innovation, and success. K2 Identify appropriate research philosophies for IT projects, which match organisational approaches. Skills: S2. Demonstrate expert English language skills in academic and professional contexts. S3. Evaluate the quality and utility of literature sourced. S4. Undertake a literature review for an organisational IT research project. Application of knowledge and skills: A2. Present written and oral reports to academic and organisational audiences. Assessment Details Background The report requires a critical analysis of literature relevant to a proposal. Requirements You are required to submit: • An interim research proposal (50-200 words) • A synthesis matrix (as described in lectures) • A list of references named in the synthesis matrix. These should be in APA referencing style. The purpose of this task is to assist students to prepare a research proposal. You have already done quite a bit of work for this research in tutorials: you should have a tentative research issue, strategies and evidence to persuade your readers about the significance of the problem you’re researching, as well as the validity of your research issues. You also should consider opposing views or good counter-arguments that you can address in order to help establish your credibility and enhance the relevance of your paper. A. Interim Research Proposal (20%) The mini research report must contain the following sections, submitted in the order as listed below- • Title – proposal title (10 words maximum) • Proposal - summarization of the significant concepts in the proposed study focusing on key aspects (200 words max) B. Synthesis Matrix (20%) Main Idea A Main Idea B Main Idea C … Article #1 Article #2 .. C. References (20%) References- include relevant literature sources (a list of full-text references) Note: Students are required to follow the ‘General guide to referencing’ and ‘Guide to Writing and Study Skills’- specially the ‘Layout and Appearance’ and the ‘Report’ sections. http://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/164121/FedUni-General-Guide-to-Referencing- 2014.pdf http://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/190044/2014-General-Guide-to-Writing-and-Study- Skills.pdf [For distribution of marks, see the Marking Rubric at the end of this document] http://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/164121/FedUni-General-Guide-to-Referencing-2014.pdf http://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/164121/FedUni-General-Guide-to-Referencing-2014.pdf http://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/190044/2014-General-Guide-to-Writing-and-Study-Skills.pdf http://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/190044/2014-General-Guide-to-Writing-and-Study-Skills.pdf Submission Submit an electronic copy of the Literature Review Report via the Turnitin submission link on the course Moodle page. Please refer to the Course Description for information regarding late assignments, extensions, special consideration, and plagiarism. A reminder all academic regulations can be accessed via the university’s website, see: http://federation.edu.au/staff/governance/legal/feduni-legislation Marking Criteria/Rubric ITECH5500 Research Report- Marking Rubric Student Id. Student Name Category Excellent Good Acceptable Poor/Unacceptable Marks Title 8-10 Very coherent and succinct title 6-7 Coherent and succinct title 3-5 Title doesn’t convey the proposal 0-2 No title or incoherent title /5 Proposal 8-10 Excellent problem identified with a succinct and clear propsal 6-7 Good problem identified, clear proposal outlined 3-5 Problem not clear, presentation poor 0-2 No proposal /10 Literature Review Synthesi matrix 14-20 Sources are exceptionally well- integrated and they support claims argued in the paper very effectively. 8-13 Sources are well integrated and support the paper’s claims. 4-7 Sources support some claims made in the paper, but might not be integrated well within the paper’s argument. 0-3 The paper does not use adequate research or if it does, the sources are not integrated well. /25 References 9-10 An appropriate number of authoritative references in APA style 6-8 Authoritative references in APA style with some deficiencies 3-5 Few authoritative references in APA style with many deficiencies 0-2 Too few authoritative references in poor adherence to APA /20 http://federation.edu.au/staff/governance/legal/feduni-legislation Page 4 of 8 CRICOS Provider No. 00103D Assignment Proposal.docx Page 5 of 8 CRICOS Provider No. 00103D Assignment Proposal.docx Marking Criteria/Rubric ITECH5500 Research Report- Marking Rubric Student Id. Student Name Category Excellent Good Acceptable Poor/Unacceptable Marks Abstract 8-10 Very coherent and succinct statement of the problem, motivation and proposed methodology 6-7 Coherent and succinct statement of the problem, motivation and proposed methodology 3-5 Statement of the problem, motivation and proposed methodology 0-2 No abstract or poorly structured abstract /10 Introduction 8-10 Strong introduction of topic’s key question(s) and terms. Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. Specific thesis statement. 6-7 Conveys topic and key question(s). Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. General thesis statement. 3-5 Conveys topic, but not key question(s). Describes subtopics to be reviewed. General thesis statement. 0-2 Does not adequately convey topic. Does not describe subtopics to be reviewed. Lacks adequate thesis statement. /20 Literature Review 14-20 Sources are exceptionally well- integrated and they support claims argued in the paper very effectively. 8-13 Sources are well integrated and support the paper’s claims. 4-7 Sources support some claims made in the paper, but might not be integrated well within the paper’s argument. 0-3 The paper does not use adequate research or if it does, the sources are not integrated well. /20 Methods (and Methodology) 14-20 Appropriate procedures and processes included and clear design of the research addressed. 8-13 Procedures and processes are included, and research design is somewhat clear. 4-7 Some procedures and processes included, and research design is not clear. 0-3 Procedures and processes are absent or vague, and research design is not addressed or very poorly addressed. /20 Discussion of implications of research 8-10 Exceptionally well- presented and argued. Ideas are detailed, well- developed, supported with specific evidence and facts, as well as in-depth analysis. 6-7 Well-presented and argued. Ideas are detailed, developed and supported with evidence and details, mostly specific, displays evidence of basic analysis. 3-5 Content is sound. Ideas are present but not particularly developed or supported; some evidence of analysis, but usually of a generalized nature. 0-2 Content is presented but not sound, and analysis is vague or not evident. /10 Page 6 of 8 CRICOS Provider No. 00103D Assignment Proposal.docx Overall Organization 9-10 Well-planned, logically-flowing and well-thought out. Includes informative title, 6-8 Good overall organization and somewhat logically-flowing. Includes title, 3-5 There is a sense of organization. Includes title, abstract with few key aspects and a 0-2 No/lack of sense of organization. Missing title and/or a TOC. Also missing abstract or /10 References 9-10 An appropriate number of authoritative references in APA style 6-8 Authoritative references in APA style with some deficiencies 3-5 Few authoritative references in APA style with many deficiencies 0-2 Too few authoritative references in poor adherence to APA /10 Page 7 of 8 CRICOS Provider No. 00103D Assignment Proposal.docx an abstract that summarizes key aspects and an appropriate TOC. abstract with some key aspects and a TOC. TOC. includes abstract that is vague. Grammar & Mechanics 8-10 Excellent grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation. 6-7 A few errors in grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation, but not many. 3-5 Shows a pattern of errors in spelling, grammar, syntax and/or punctuation- a sign of lack of proof-reading. 0-2 Continuous errors /10 References and Formatting 9-10 Includes range of legitimate references (internet, articles, quotations, books and journals etc.). Correct use of referencing and citation using APA style. Used University Guide for layout and appearance. 6-8 Few errors in references or citations and also in layout and appearance.