the topic i decided is design patterns
CP5046/CP5047 ICT Project Individual Report Checklist v3.0 Please make sure before submission you avoid making the following very common mistakes. Referencing: please use APA 6th edition as per JCU Library policy · list of web links should not be presented as reference list · in-text references should be present, as well as list of references at the end · figures/images/graphs/tables should be referenced · one's previous own work should be referenced · in-text citation i.e. (Smith, 2014) should be added before the full stop of the relevant sentence · APA format should be respected at all times English and Grammar: please check with a language advisor and proofread your report (see Brett or a language adviser on level 2) · Avoid 1st and 2nd person sentences (i.e. "You can read next...", "demonstrated here by me...") · Avoid using spoken English (Facebook style), use academic formal language · Avoid grammar issues: i.e. inappropriate verb tenses Report formatting: please use JCU Library’s guidelines as given in class · needed: table of contents linking to correct page numbers (you can generate table of contents using Word tool) · page numbers should be inserted · be consistent about formatting across the report ie don’t use different fonts in same level content · have an abstract, don’t use it as a report introduction, this is a report summary · have a cover page · label images/graphs/tables (you can use Word tools here) · use Times New Roman size 12 with 1.5 line spacing and spacing between paragraphs · divide blocks of text into paragraphs and avoid blocks of text which make your report difficult to read Content: · have an introduction with details of your project, topic, purpose of research, background or methods used for research · use argument construction and linking ideas; paraphrasing is a must if the ideas are not your own, yet you cannot write your report only by paraphrasing sources; your report is a story written by you as how the research and learning helped you make progress on the project · conclusions are needed, here you evaluate the work done and if you have achieved your goals; think of ideas for future research or work · new concepts or topics should not be introduced in conclusion Research report marking sheet Criteria Exemplary (9, 10) Good (7, 8) Satisfactory (5, 6) Limited (2, 3, 4) Very Limited (0, 1) Abstract 10% - Excellent summary of contents containing problem statement, approach, and result Exhibits aspects of exemplary (left) and satisfactory (right) - Satisfactory summary of contents containing some of problem statement, approach, and result Exhibits aspects of satisfactory (left) and very limited (right) - No or very limited abstract Content (research) 30% - Identifies, explains and prioritises key issues in a complex IT related situations, drawing upon relevant theory and real or hypothetical examples. - Demonstrates clear mastery of the material in the topic area, and shows excellent ability to synthesise and abstract knowledge - Identifies and explains key issues in a routine IT related situations. - Demonstrates moderate mastery of the material in the topic area, and shows moderate ability to synthesise and abstract knowledge - Demonstrates little mastery of the material in the topic area, and shows no ability to synthesise and abstract knowledge Case study (implementation) 30% - Excellent application of research and concepts to progress work on project - Excellent alternatives generated and problem solving skills used - Satisfactory application of research and concepts to progress work on project - Satisfactory alternatives generated and problem solving skills used - Minimal application of research and concepts to progress work on project or missing - Minimum alternatives generated and problem solving skills used or missing Conclusions 10% - Excellent evaluation of own research and implementation - Excellent conclusions regarding future work - Satisfactory evaluation of own research and implementation - Satisfactory conclusions regarding future work - Evaluation of own research and implementation missing or is minimal - No conclusions or directions for future work Readability 5% - Excellent use of English and grammar, using only formal academic 3rd person writing - Excellent progression of topics - A highly conventional academic writing style, including the use of appropriate terminology and unbiased language - Satisfactory use of English and grammar - Satisfactory progression of topics - A largely conventional academic writing style, including the use of appropriate terminology and unbiased language - Unsatisfactory writing skills - Unsatisfactory progression of topics - Unclear explanation for all concepts Structure 10% - Highly appropriate structure and professional format, according to the genre/text type and task requirements, including clear attention to word length limit, and effective use of sections, paragraphs and/or links - Professional report format, including cover page, table of contents, page numbers, labelled images - Largely appropriate structure and format, according to the genre/text type and task requirements, including attention to word length limit, and use of sections, paragraphs and/or links - Report presentation is satisfactory - Inappropriate structure and format, according to the genre/text type and task requirements, with no/limited attention to word length limit, and use of sections, paragraphs and/or links - Report is not presentable and does not look professional Referencing 5% - Adheres to APA referencing convention in in-text citation, presentation of tables/figures and reference list, with next-to-no errors - Mostly adheres to IEEE/APA/Harvard referencing conventions in in-text citation, presentation of tables/figures and reference list, with some errors - No referencing or very limited use of references