Objectives:
This assessment item relates to the course learning outcomes numbers 5 and 6 as stated in the online course profile.
Details
You are to write a scholarly essay that critically evaluates findings from at least two journal publications in one of the following research areas;
The impact of the cloud on mobile web applications
Web application security
Social implications of mobile web applications
You may use the following questions as a guide for critically evaluating the research papers.
Is the research question or problem clearly stated and of significance?
Does the research adequately cover the relevant existing research literature for the research question?
What methodology is used in the research and is this adequately explained?
Is there good agreement between the research question, the philosophical framework used, and the research methods?
Are there any biases you can detect in the methods used in the study, or flaws in the logic or methods that undermine the results?
Is the study ethical?
Is the data collection and analysis appropriate?
Is the research finding supported by the evidence?
You should submit your essay online using the Moodle learning system. All sources must be properly referenced using Harvard style references. Use the following marking scheme to guide your essay.
Written Assessment criteria – 30 marks
Marking Sheet to be attached to your assignment
NAME: ________________________________ COURSE: COIT20269
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MARK / 30
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Poor
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Good
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Excellent
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Mark
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Presentation - 6
Structure, grammar, spelling, referencing
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Poor structure, grammar, use of referencing and spelling
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Some problem
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No problems
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0 1.5
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1.5 4.5
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4.5 6
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Introductory arguments - 3 Well defined introduction to what essay is about
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Poorly introduced and defined
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At least two papers adequately covered
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Excellent introduction
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0 0.75
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0.75 2.5
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2.5 3
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Essay body - 15
For 2 journal papers:
- Research questions identified
- Methodology described
- Analysis of conclusion discussed
- Reflections on paper
Synthesis of works into a critique of
research area
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Poor summary,
analysis,
arguments and
identification of
issues, evaluation
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Some sections done poorly
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All sections done well
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0 4.5
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4.5 9
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9 14
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Conclusion - 6 Summary well presented Logical conclusions derived Interpretation of scholarly works correct Argument presented within length guideline
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Poor summary, directions, evaluations, interpretations and conclusion
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Adequate
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Excellent
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0 1.5
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1.5 4.5
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4.5 5
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Correct grammar and citation of references, copyright use, etc.
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0
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1
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2
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Deductions:
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TOTAL 30
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