Database systems
MITS4003
Database Systems
Assignment
June 2019
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Objective(s)
This assessment item relates to the unit learning outcomes as in the unit descriptor. This
assessment is designed to improve student presentation skills and to give students experience in
researching a topic and writing a report relevant to the Unit of Study subject matter.
INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions apply to both the Presentation and Research Report assessments
Presentation and Participation - 10% (weeks 9-12)
For this component you will be required to do a 5-10 minute presentation on an academic paper
on Database Systems, Data Mining or Data Analysis. The paper you select must be directly
relevant to these 3 topics. The paper can be from any academic conference or other relevant
Journal or online sources such as Google Scholar, Academic department repositories etc... All
students must select a different paper, thus the paper must be approved by your lecturer or tutor
before proceeding. In case two students are wanting to present on the same paper, the first who
emails the lecturer or tutor with their choice will be allocated that paper.
A grade of 10% of the Units mark will be awarded for your presentation and your participation in
other student presentations. Prepare a PowerPoint slide presentation for your presentation.
Note: if class numbers are large the presentation may be organized into groups.
The presentations will occur in sessions 9-12 on the academic calendar and the order of
presentations will be by arrangement, but these will be evenly spread over those sessions.
Research Report - 20% (Due week 13)
For this component you will prepare a report or critique on the paper you chose from the
Presentation and Participation component above.
Your report should be limited to approx. 1500 words (not including references). Use 1.5 spacing
with a 12-point Times New Roman font. Though your paper will largely be based on the chosen
article, you can use other sources to support your discussion. Citation of sources is mandatory
and must be in the Harvard style.
Your report or critique must include:
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Title Page: The title of the assessment, the name of the paper you are reviewing and its authors,
and your name and student ID.
Introduction: A statement of the purpose for your report and a brief outline of how you will
discuss the selected article (one or two paragraphs). Make sure to identify the article being
reviewed.
Body of Report: Describe the intention and content of the article. If it is a research report, discuss
the research method (survey, case study, observation, experiment, or other method) and
findings. Comment on problems or issues highlighted by the authors. Discuss the conclusions of
the article and how they are relevant to what you are studying this semester.
Conclusion: A summary of the points you have made in the body of the paper. The conclusion
should not introduce any ‘new’ material that was not discussed in the body of the paper. (One or
two paragraphs)
References: A list of sources used in your text. They should be listed alphabetically by (first)
author’s family name. Follow the Harvard style.
The footer must include your name, student ID, and page number.
What to Submit.
Presentation and Participation
There is no submission for this component, you are allocated marks based on your
presentation and participation
Research Report
Submit your report in a file named ResearchReport-xxxxxxx.doc (where xxxxxxx is
your student ID) by the due date and time.