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HCD402_Assessment_3_Brief_System Solution_Module Due 12 Page 1 of 10 ASSESSMENT 3 BRIEF Subject Code and Title HCD402 - Human Centred Design Assessment Assessment 3 - System Solution – Report and Presentation Individual/Group Group (ideally 3-4 members) Length 3500 words (+/- 10%) Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include: a) Synthesise theoretical models of human knowledge. b) Investigate moral philosophy to learn about real-world ethical actions. c) Analyse ethical theories in ways that are sensitive to variations in cultural values. d) Examine and justify the political, social and cultural effects of institutions on human behaviour. e) Develop critical thinking by using a creative design approach. f) Investigate human social groups and societies to understand how people interact in various contexts. Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 12. (Final Day) Weighting 40% Total Marks 100 marks Task Summary Working in small groups, you are required to develop and submit two components for this assessment. There will be a Part A and Part B. Part A: is a 3500-word report. Working in a group, you will select one person’s solution from Assessment 2, and you will work together to develop and elaborate on the system solution they identified in Assessment 2. You may only select one group member’s Assessment 2 solution. Part B: will be an 8-14 minute presentation. Your presentation should highlight to the class (and the facilitator) the details of your system solution as detailed in your 3500 word report, and how well it deals with the issue identified in Assessment 2. As a group, you are required to present and write the report. This means, each member of the group will present on one component of the System Solution, as well as write the relevant section of the report. HCD402_Assessment_3_Brief_System Solution_Module Due 12 Page 2 of 10 Context As part of Assessment 2, you proposed a system solution. This solution should have addressed issues with an existing technology. As technology moves and changes, a next step is required - a full development of this solution. Regularly, changes to systems must have supporting evidence, to make sure that the changes are achieving their desired goal. Many companies require extensive vetting of changes before they adjust important services or structures. Assessment 3 will evaluate your understanding of the scale of change required for the system that you have analysed in Assessment 2. Your explanation of the core issue(s), their fundamental causes, and the steps you take to stop, as well as prevent further issues, are the areas you will be assessed on. Furthermore, you will be assessed on your written and presentation skills. This assessment helps to prepare you for undertaking similar projects in industry, where you must be able to analyse real issues in existing systems, and make recommendations based on your own original solutions to these identified issues. Developing solutions to these issues is of paramount importance, and can make the difference between success and catastrophic failure of an existing system. Task Instructions You will need to form groups to complete this assessment. Once you have formed a group (ideally 3-4 people depending on the size of the class) you should discuss which of your assessments (from Assessment 2) you will develop further for Assessment 3. Once you have come to a decision as a group, you will need to complete the following two components: Part A: A 3500 word report with equal contributions from the whole group. Part B: An 8-14 minute presentation that highlights to the class (and the facilitator) the details of your system solution, and how well it deals with the issue identified in Assessment 2. Again, you must all contribute to the presentation. Part A: Report The report should adhere to the following five-part structure: 1. Introduction / context: This section of the report provides context for the issue. This should be no longer than one paragraph, and is only required for context of the issue under discussion. 2. Comprehensive issue breakdown: As with the previous assessment, the issues from the technology discussed need to be highlighted. Ensure you clearly define the issues you are solving, and give reasons as to why you are not solving other potential issues. HCD402_Assessment_3_Brief_System Solution_Module Due 12 Page 3 of 10 3. System Solution proposal: This section of the report should comprise the bulk of your writing. Here, a system is proposed, and it may differ based on the skillset within your team. Include images, technical diagrams, or code snippet examples as appropriate, to ensure you communicate your solution’s effectiveness appropriately. 4. Effectiveness prediction: This section should be placed between the solution and the conclusion, and predict the effectiveness of your solution, based on previous examples implemented by other industry entities to solve similar problems. This should back up your previous justifications made during the report. 5. Conclusion: This section should conclude your report. Part B: Presentation The 8-14 minute presentation should sum up the contents of your report, and provide any additional context or meaning that makes understanding the contents of the report easier. There should not be any material exclusive to either section - the report or the presentation. Referencing Referencing is essential for this assignment. A minimum of 10-12 references is required for this, including at least eight academic sources. (An academic source is one that has been peer-reviewed, or cited in the past) Your references are examined in relevance to ensure that your arguments and justifications are based on sound reasoning and clear relevance. Ensure that you reference according to the appropriate APA style, for citing and referencing information, as well as all appropriate research sources. It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing here: http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing HCD402_Assessment_3_Brief_System Solution_Module Due 12 Page 4 of 10 Submission Instructions You are to submit Part A and Part B using the one submission point (attach multiple documents). Please also complete the Group Member document (this can be found in the Blackboard Assessment area - ‘Assessment 3 Group Members’ document). This document should list all group members and state which sections of the assessment you worked on. PART A: To complete this part of the assessment, you should submit your group 3500- word report by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 12 via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in HCD402_Human Centred Design in the main navigation menu in the Blackboard subject site. Please ensure you save the file as surname_first name_assessment 3_part A. E.g., Bacon_Kevin_assessment 3_part A PART B: To complete this part of the assessment, you should submit your group narrated PPT/video by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 12 via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in HCD402_Human Centred Design in the assessment section of Blackboard. Please ensure you save the file as surname_first name_assessment 3_part B. E.g., Bacon_Kevin_assessment 3_part B The learning facilitator will grade your submission and results can be found under My Grades. HCD402_Assessment_3_Brief_Systems Solution and Presentation_Module Due12 Page 5 of 10 Assessment Rubric Assessment Attributes Fail (Yet to achieve minimum standard) 0-49% Pass (Functional) 50-64% Credit (Proficient) 65-74% Distinction (Advanced) 75-84% High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100% Issue Explanation and Understanding Percentage for this criterion = (20%) Demonstrates a partially- developed understanding of the discussed technology, with: An incomplete or flawed examination of the issues. Little to no understanding of the issues at hand. A lack of understanding of the context surrounding the technology’s fundamental issues. Zero (or few) comments made regarding the social, cultural, or global impacts of the technology. Demonstrates a functional knowledge of the technology and its effects, with: An acceptable assessment of the issues. Some reasoning or understanding is shown. Understanding of some of the issues is shown, as well as a small examination of their seriousness. A low level of understanding of the issues is present. Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the technology, its release, and the effects present. The submission has: An accurate assessment of the issues with the technology, and a reasonable level of understanding is shown. Core components of these issues are highlighted and detailed. Evaluation of the seriousness of the issues is present, and some issues are prioritised by severity. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of a technological development and its release. The submission contains: A detailed assessment of the issues is present. Reasoning, understanding, and justification of the decisions made is present. Some insight into the design process that led to these issues is shown. Core contributors are explained in detail with emphasis placed on understanding these underlying issues. The issue explanation is well written, and able to communicate the ideas contained in an easy-to-digest manner. Extra non-written material (such as diagrams) is included. Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of a technological development and its release. The submission contains: A highly detailed assessment of the issues is present. Reasoning, understanding and justification of the decisions made is at a very high level. Core contributors are discussed at the highest possible level, with design decisions evaluated and discussed as part of this. The section is well written, and communicates the ideas contained in an easy to read manner. Considerable extra non- written material (graphs, diagrams, technical information)