Objective

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 

Assignment 2 – Research Study – 10% (Due Session 9) Individual Assignment 

For this component you will write a report or critique on the paper you chose from  Assignment 1. 

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 should use other sources to support your discussion or the chosen papers premises.  Citation of sources is mandatory and must be in the IEEE style. 

Your report or critique must include: 

Title Page: The title of the assessment, the name of the paper you are reporting on and its  authors, and your name and student ID. 

Introduction: Identification of the paper you are critiquing/ reviewing, a statement of the  purpose for your report and a brief outline of how you will discuss the selected article (one or  two paragraphs).  

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. Report on results discussed  and discuss the conclusions of the article and how they are relevant to the topics of this Unit of Study.  

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 IEEE style. 

The footer must include your name, student ID, and page number.  

Note: reports submitted on papers which are not approved or not the approved paper registered  for the student will not be graded and attract a zero (0) grade. 

What to Submit 

Submit your report to the Moodle drop-box for Assignment 2. Note that this will be a  turn-it-in drop box and as such you will be provided with a similarity score. This will be  taken into account when grading the assignment. Note that incidents of plagiarism will  be penalized. If your similarity score is high you can re-submit your report, but re submissions are only allowed up to the due date. If you submit your assignment after the  due date and time re-submissions will not be allowed.