mobile application 2
TEECEE
7CC012-ReportAssessment28202129.docx
Faculty of Science and Engineering
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Report Assessment Brief
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Module |
7CC012 |
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Module Leader |
Jeffrey Ting |
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Semester |
Sem2 |
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Year |
2020/2021 |
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Assessment |
Report |
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% of module mark |
50% |
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Due Date |
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 at 14:00 |
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Hand-in – what? |
Report |
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Hand-in- where? |
Canvas |
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Pass mark |
50% |
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Method of retrieval |
Resit submission will be available in the resit period |
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Feedback |
Upload electronically |
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Learning outcomes: Expertise of the specific nature of mobile application development Analyse, categorise and evaluate the challenges for mobile applications and be able to design and develop appropriate solutions.
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Assessment
The first assessment for 7CC012 Mobile App Development consists of a Research-based Individual Report, which accounts for 50% of the module marks
Deadline
An electronic copy of your report must be submitted, as one Microsoft Word document, via the 7CC012 Canvas Topic on or before Thu, 10 Jun 2021, at 14:00.
Details
Students are required to carry out individual research on a specific topic with the objective of writing a report on their findings.
Students should select one of the following topics and write a research-based report:
1. Mobile app security and vulnerabilities are increasing appearing in the media headlines. Discuss the current state of mobile app security and what steps can be introduced to improve the situation within the Mobile App Development process, the mobile platforms and within the app-store-ecosystem.
2. Discuss the evolution, the increasing performance, and the complexity of mobile computing platforms to date. Compare and contrast the trends, and usage of mobile-apps and mobile platforms against the trends and usage of traditional desktop applications and desktop computer platforms. Discuss their growing or declining usage, similarities, differences, advantages and disadvantages and how this will impact Mobile App Development, as well as desktop application development in the future.
3. Cross-platform development for the leading mobile platforms is increasingly becoming a serious consideration within the mobile-app development world. Compare and contrast the leading technologies that are making this possible and discuss the implications this may have on the original single-platform native development tools and technologies.
4. Efficient and effective user-interfaces are of key importance in the small handheld smart devices. Discuss the factors that will impact on the effectiveness of mobile apps. Compare and contrast the user interface design considerations of mobile app and desktop applications.
5. Individually proposed topics from students, subject to topic approval from Module Leader.
To do this assessment, students should:
· Research topic using academic sources
· Analyse findings from your secondary research to identify the issues relevant to the topic
· Discuss your findings in your own words in the report
· Correctly reference and cite any sources used in the report using the Harvard Referencing System
The report should be about 5000 words in length, and it should be presented in the usual report format.
The main objective of this task is to demonstrate students' ability to carry out effective research task on the chosen topic using academic quality resources, to discuss the results of their findings and to properly reference the work. Students may also use the internet for their research. However, research using sources entirely from the internet is not acceptable for this assignment and their work will be marked down accordingly. Students should concentrate research on sources of Academic quality.
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7CC012 Mobile App Development Marking Criteria for Report Assessment
Student Name Student Number Overall Mark (max 50)
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Literature Review 10 marks |
Referencing 10 marks |
Report Content and structure |
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80-100%
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An excellent, well-rounded, discussion of the topic.
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9 or more sources cited correctly in text using Harvard format
Reference List present and in alphabetical order. All citations referenced and in correct Harvard format
Bibliography present and in correct Harvard format
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Recommended report format used with logical approach that informs and enhances the reader’s understanding of the topic. Evidence of wide ranging reading and well developed coherent arguments. Excellent analysis and comprehensive discussion of topic Excellent clear explanation and summary of findings in own words covering all main points. Quotes only used where absolutely necessary to support arguments Excellent standard of English. Fluent writing style. Grammar and spelling accurate. |
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70-79%
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All aspects of the topic have been discussed in some depth.
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8 or more sources cited correctly in text using Harvard format
Reference List present and in alphabetical order. All citations referenced and in correct Harvard format
Bibliography present and in correct Harvard format
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Recommended report format used with logical approach that informs and enhances the reader’s understanding of the topic. Evidence of independent reading supporting arguments. Excellent analysis and discussion of topic Excellent explanation and summary of findings in own words Quotes only used where absolutely necessary to support arguments Excellent standard of English. Fluent writing style. Grammar and spelling accurate. |
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60-69%
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A mainly descriptive account of the topic has been given |
7 or more sources cited correctly in text using Harvard format
Reference List present and in alphabetical order. All citations referenced and in correct Harvard format
Bibliography present and in correct Harvard format |
Recommended report format used with logical approach that informs and enhances the reader’s understanding of the topic. Clear evidence of reading outside the module list. Some excellent analysis and very good discussion of topic Some excellent explanation and summary of findings in own words Quotes only used where absolutely necessary to support arguments Excellent standard of English. Fluent writing style. Grammar and spelling accurate. |
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50-59%
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A constructive review of topic is presented. |
6 or more sources cited correctly in text using Harvard format
Reference List present and in alphabetical order. The majority of citations referenced and in correct Harvard format
Bibliography present and in correct Harvard format |
Recommended report format used that is logically organised around topic. Very good analysis and discussion of topic Some evidence of reading outside the module list. Good attempt at explaining findings in own words Minimal quotes used, mainly to support arguments Good standard of English. Fluent writing style. Grammar and spelling accurate. |
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40-49%
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The facts are presented; sources are limited but useable. |
5 or more sources cited correctly in text using Harvard format
Reference List present and in alphabetical order. Most citations referenced and/or a few errors in Harvard format
Bibliography present and mainly in correct Harvard format
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Recommended report format used that demonstrates a reasonable organisation that follows the implied structure in assessment brief. Reading based on main texts or materials. Satisfactory attempt at analysing and discussing topic Satisfactory attempt at explaining findings in own words Some reliance on quotes as a substitute for argument Reasonable standard of English. Fluent writing style. Grammar and spelling accurate |
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39-0%
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The topic has been mentioned cursorily and Over-reliance on a few sources. |
All sources cited in text but not always using correct Harvard format
Reference List present and in alphabetical order. Some citations referenced and/or a few errors in Harvard format
Bibliography present but some errors in Harvard format |
Recommended report format used that demonstrates a reasonable organisation that follows the implied structure in assessment brief. Some evidence of understanding of basic concepts/issues. Content broadly relevant. Acceptable attempt at analysing and discussing topic Acceptable attempt at explaining findings in own words Over-reliance on quotes as substitute for argument Reasonable standard of English. Fluent writing style. Grammar and spelling accurate |
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7CC012 Mobile App Development Marking Criteria for the Report Assessment
Submission of work
The completed work for assignments must be handed in on or before the due date. Students must keep a copy or backup of any assessed work that you submit. Failure to do so may result in students having to repeat that piece of work.
Electronic submission:
This is normally done via Canvas. Any special instructions will be available on the upload tag or within the assessment brief.
Penalties for late submission of coursework
Standard University arrangements apply. ANY late submission will result in the grade 0 NS being allocated to the coursework.
Procedure for requesting extensions / mitigating circumstances
This is done via eVision. Further information can be found at http://www.wolvesunion.org/advice/academic/
Retrieval of Failure
Where a student fails a module (less than 50% for postgraduate modules) they have the right to attempt the failed assessment(s) once, at the next resit opportunity (normally July resit period). If a student fails assessment for a second time they have a right to repeat the module.
NOTE: Students who do not take their resit at the next available RESIT opportunity will be required to repeat the module.
Feedback of assignments
Feedback will be normally available within three working weeks of the submission deadline.
If students have any questions regarding their feedback they normally have two working weeks from the date when receive their returned assessment and/or written feedback or receive their exam results to contact and discuss the matter with the lecturers.
Cheating
Cheating is any attempt to gain unfair advantage by dishonest means and includes plagiarism and collusion. Cheating is a serious offence, and rigorous checks will be conducted on the work submitted. You are advised to check the nature of each assessment. You must work individually on this assessment.
Plagiarism is defined as incorporating a significant amount of un-attributed direct quotation from, or un-attributed substantial paraphrasing of, the work of another.
Collusion occurs when two or more students collaborate to produce a piece of work to be submitted (in whole or part) for assessment and the work is presented as the work of one student alone.
