Task
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In this assessment, you are required to read Assessment 4 (Research Network Design) and research a range of options/methods that can be used for network designing in Assessment 4. Based on your research you are required to post your views on pros and cons of each available option for the completion of Assessment 4 and select an option that you will use to complete that assessment.
In your post you must also justify the reasons behind your selection. Your post will be marked on:
- Expressing your professional viewpoint on the topic.
- Justifying your viewpoint with valid and credible evidence.
You are
also
required to provide constructive comments on at least one other student's post.
The final marks for this assessment will be provided along with Assessment 4.
Rationale
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This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
be able to ascertain and evaluate selection of applications and protocols for transferring data across the internet.
be able to discuss the evolution and ongoing change of the internet.
This assessment has been designed to assist students with the completion of the 4th assessment task "Research Network Design" by researching the various available tools/methods.
Regular posting also opens peer to peer learning opportunities that will also prove to be helpful for problem solving some of the upcoming tasks that students will encounter later in this subject. This assessment item aims to assess the following learning objectives of this subject:
- be able to explain how data flows through the internet;
- be able to ascertain and evaluate selection of applications and protocols for transferring data across the internet; and
- be able to discuss the evolution and ongoing change of the internet.
Marking criteria and standards
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The written responses for each topic will be reviewed and assessed by the Subject Coordinator.
Students will be evaluated on:
- Understanding of the topic
- Use of credible supporting evidence
- Written expression
- Constructive engagement in conversations to build learning community.
Presentation
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The forum task has been created to encourage a constructive learning environment.
When commenting on each other’s forum posts, please make sure you are being relevant, constructive and polite. Your comments on each other’s posts should stay relevant to the topic and must not be
judging
the other person’s ability and grasp of the subject matter. Please also refer to the marking criteria regarding comments as it may assist everyone to stay focused when commenting on each other’s posts.
Please also note that this assessment is asking for your reflections/thoughts and understanding of the topic. Therefore refrain from directly copying and pasting from other sources. I encourage wider reading to increase your knowledge base however proper referencing guidelines MUST be followed (please refer to the APA referencing guide in student resources) otherwise your work can be reported for plagiarism.
We have a very diverse learning group with students from different parts of the world, and it is important to respect that with such a diverse group, everyone’s ability to express themselves in written language can vary. Therefore it is important to
respect
diversity and opinions different from yours, no matter where they come from. Let us all also be mindful that written communication can be easily misinterpreted, therefore please be careful and avoid using strong words so we don’t cause confusion and/or anxiety for our peers.