MN692 Capstone Project Assignment Help

Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines
Trimester	T2 2024
Unit Code	MN692
Unit Title	Capstone Project
Assessment Type	Individual and Group Assessments
Assessment Title	All assessment marking guides are attached herewith
Purpose of the assessment (with ULO Mapping)	At the completion of this unit, students will be able to: a. Demonstrate the ability to conceptualise, research, design, plan and execute a substantial capstone project. b. Adapt and apply the knowledge and skills acquired over the core units of the course in planning and executing a capstone project in an area related to Networking. c. Orally present the research background, design, implementation, results and conclusionsto an audience of peers and academic staff. d. Through written reflective journals and project reports, demonstrate communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret problems, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions. e. Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability while being part of a team-based working environment.
Weight	100%
Total Marks	100
Word limit	N/A
Due Date	As per assessments.
Submission Guidelines	• All work must be submitted on Moodle by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. • The assignmentmust be in MS Word format, 1.5 spacing, 11-pt Calibri (Body) font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings. • Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using IEEE Transactions in Networking referencing style.
Extension	If an extension of time to submit work is required, a Special Consideration Application must be submitted directly in AMS. You must submit this application three working days prior to the due date of the assignment. Further information is available at:
Academic Misconduct	Academic Misconduct is a serious offence. Depending on the seriousness of thecase, penalties can vary from a written warning or zero marks to exclusion from the course or rescinding the degree. Students should make themselves familiar with the full policy and procedure available at: . For further information, please refer to the Academic Integrity Section in your Unit Description.

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Assessment Specifications

Project Groups:

Students of MN691 group will NOT be continuing in MN692 on the same project. Students need to work on implementation of proposal provided in Week 1.

Assignment Submission and Marks:

• Assignments 1 and 2 are to be submitted as group work.

• Submission of self-evaluation (i.e. reflective journal) and peer-evaluation is individual student responsibility.

• The marks given for Assignments 1 and 2 are calculated as the overall group marks multiplied by individual student marks.

• The individual student marks will be based on their attendance and in class participation, as well as self and peer-evaluation, as indicated in the table below:

In Week 3

(for Weeks 1- 2)

Participation and Contribution / 4 Marks

Self and Peer-Evaluation Report / 2 Marks

In Week 11

(for Weeks 3- 10)

Participation and Contribution / 16 Marks

Self and Peer-Evaluation Report / 8 Marks

All assessments will be marked by the project supervisors.

Assessment Task	Due Date	Weight	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Assignment 1 Group Report: Project Detailed Design* and Individual Report	Week 3	10%	a, b, e
Assignment 2 Group Report: Project Implementation and Evaluation Report* and Individual Report.	Week 11	50%	a, b, e
Assignment 3 Individual Report: Demonstration to supervisor every week; Submission of Reflective Journal on Professional Practice/Exposure; Submission of video recording on 5 min on reflective journal on Moodle.	Week 12	30%	d, e
Assignment 4 Group demonstration (Presentationin tutorial, 2 min video and poster)	Week 10	10%	c
TOTAL		100%

*Within a group task, a number of sub-tasks will be assigned to individual students by the project supervisor. This, along with an evaluation of the individual student reflective journal, will be used to assessindividual student outcomes.

Individual marks will be calculated for each assignment as follows:

For example:

Group 1 marks for Assignment 1 Group Report = 8/10

Individual marks based on Participation and Contribution, as well as self and peer-evaluation:

Member 1 = 5/6

Member 2 = 6/6

Member 3 = 3/6

Member 4 = 0/6

Total marks for each member for Assignment 1:

Member 1 = 5/6 X 8 = 6.7/10

Member 2 = 6/6 X 8 = 8/10

Member 3 = 3/6 X 8 = 4/10

Member 4 = 0/6 X 8 = 0/10

MN692 Capstone Project Marking Guideline

Assignment 1: Project Detailed Design Marking Guide

Due Date: Week 3

Sections	Marks
Introduction to research project.	2
Detailed project design – include block diagram of the implementation, role of each member, weekly plan, installation of software/hardware specifications, and other related design details.	8
Total Marks	10

Assignment 1: Individual Report

Due Date: Week 3

Individual Marks

Participation and contribution (Weeks 1-2).

(Participation and contribution marks will be marked by project supervisors).

Total Marks

Assignment 2: Project Implementation and Evaluation Report Marking Guide Due Date: Week 11

Final report sections should include the following sections:

Sections	Marks
Step by step implementation process with appropriate references.	12
Testing and troubleshooting techniques employed.	6
Results and evaluation based on the research objectives.	12
Comparative analysis (compare with MN691 literature review findings).	6
Project innovation (individual and group contribution).	6
Conclusion, limitations and future work.	5
References.	3
Total Marks	50

Assignment 2: Individual Report

Due Date: Week 11

Individual Marks

Participation and contribution (Weeks 3-10).

(Participation and contribution marks will be marked by project supervisors).

SparkPlus Report (Weeks 3-10)

Total Marks

Assignment 3: Individual Report – Reflective Journal on Professional Exposure Due Date: Week 12

Sections	Description	Max Marks
1	Demonstration of the project implementation to the supervisor (Weeks 2-10).	18
2	Industry exposure: Summary of overall professional exposure with new technical skills or knowledge.	1
3	Mapping of the core units’ knowledge to your professional exposure experience.	1
4	Professional skills developed during professional industry exposure: • Graduate Outcomes Table. • Recommendation to become a successful networking professional, future plans as a networking professional.	2 1
5	10 hours of industry exposure evidence: • Professional exposure certificate evidence of attendance / participation – Hurdle • Provide a table of activities and number of hours for each activity.	7
	Total Marks	30

Assignment 4: Group Presentation

Due Date: Week 10

Description		Max Marks
Poster submission on Moodle.		5
	Submission of related group presentation video file on Moodle.	5
Total Marks		10

Individual Report for Assignment 1 and 2

Self (Reflective Journal) and Peer-Evaluation Report

Due Weeks 3 and 11

Week 3 and Week 11 Report Format:

• Insert screen shot of your tutorial and supervision class attendance.

• Insert screenshot of SPARKPLUS

Assignment 3 Individual Report

Peer Evaluation and Reflective Journal on Capstone Project Experience and Professional Exposure – Due Week 12

Report should include the following components:

A minimum of 1000 words report outlining your professional development during the professional exposure.

Report should follow the sequence listed below.

1) The first part is a title page, your name, school and student number.

2) The Second part is technical skills developed during your Professional Exposure. 3) The third part is a summary of professional skills developed during your professional industry exposure.

4) The fourth part is referencing in IEEE Transactions in Networking referencing style. 5) The fifth part is the signed ‘completion of professional exposure/exposure certificate’ and/or evidence of attendance in professional events.

Details of Report

The report should be 1000 words long, including figures, tables, and references, as well as any appendices originating from the actual industry report. Note the appendices mentioned here are different from the weekly diary of activities. The report should have the following sections:

1. Screen shot of your attendance from AMS.

2. Video recording link: Industry exposure: Summary of overall professional exposure with new technical skills or knowledge.

3. Technical skills developed during professional industry exposure.

3.1 Write technical reflective journal incorporating the following points: (1 Mark) 3.2 What are the new technical skills or knowledge you gained from your industry exposure? (1 Mark)

4. Professional skills developed during professional exposure. Map your outcome to ACS CBOK knowledge key words (4 Marks) 4.1 Identify the specific skills that your practical exposure best matches and explain why they are the most suitable. (2 Marks)

i. Include a relevant example from your practical industry exposure to demonstrate how you developed those skills identified.

ii. Justify by filling in the “Graduate Outcomes Table” (Appendix A). The justification should reflect the stage you are in your development of your professional skills.

4.2 As you look to the future as a networking graduate, use your professional industry exposure to address the following questions below. (1 Mark)

i. Based on your professional exposure what changes would you recommend in the way and manner you approach your study? Explain with relevant details.

ii. What changes would you recommend to those who structure your degree program to ensure you become a successful networking professional in the future?

5. Professional exposure certificate / evidence of attendance / participation exposure details. (4 Marks)

For each period of work exposure (there should only be one) list of:

5.1. Name of employer.

5.2. Type of business.

5.3. Your job title.

5.4. Dates of exposure.

5.5. Full details of your professional supervisor (name, position, email, phone number).

Table: List of Professional Activities Attended

Name of the Activity	Number of Hours Attended




Total hours	10 hours

Appendix A: Graduate Outcomes Table

MIT is committed to ensure a course of study is current, practical and relevant so that graduates are “work ready” and equipped for life-long learning. In order to accomplish this, the MIT Graduate Attributes identify the required knowledge, skills and attributes that prepare students for the professional.

The level to which Graduate Attributes covered in this professional exposure are as follows:

MIT Graduate Attributes		Justify the coverage based on capstone project exposure and professional.
Ability to Communicate	The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in a range of contexts to achieve high order speaking, listening, reading, writing, numeracy and information technology communication skills.	expos ure
Independent and Lifelong Learning	A capacity to be a self-directed learner and thinker and to study and work independently. Resulting in continuous learning, resilience, confidence, learning transferable and time managementskills and an ability to learn independently.
Ethics	Awareness, sensitivity, and commitment to ethics and ethical standards in personal, social, business and professional contexts.
Analytical and Problem Solving	The ability to collect, analyse and evaluate information and ideas and to solve problems by thinking clearly, critically and creatively to solve problems and issues using established methods of enquiry.
Cultural and Global Awareness	An acknowledgment of and respect for: equality of opportunity; individual and social responsibility; and a recognition and appreciation of other cultures and times recognizing the global context of business.
Teamwork	A capacity to relate to, collaborate with, and, where appropriate lead others, and to exchange views and ideas in order to achieve desired outcomes through teamwork, negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership.
Specialist Knowledge of a Field of Study	Comprehensive specialist knowledge of a field of study and defined professional skills ensuring work readiness.

Below are some examples of professional exposure:

• Practical exposure in an environment outside the teaching establishment. • Guest lectures.

• Use of industry visits and inspection.

• Interviewing IT professionals.

• Being mentored by a professional.

• Direct industry input of data and advice to problem-solving, projects and evaluation tasks.

Examples	Evidence of Activity
Practical exposure in an environment outside the teaching establishmentsuch as Industry placements(paid or unpaid).	Work exposure letter from employer, students’ reflective journal.
Guest lecturers.	Record of guest lecturer, seminar leader presentation,
Use of indus try visits and inspection.	students’ reflective journal and e-portfolio. Letter from employer, students’ reflective journal.
Industry contacts/visit for feasibility studies. Examples: contact supplier, industry professional to gather data or requirement.	Letter from employer, students’ reflective journal.
Seminars presented by industry professionals.	Evidence: flyers distributed to students advertising seminars; letters to quest speakers; reflective journal and e-portfolio.
Being mentored by a professional.	Student records of mentor meetings in e-log.
Direct industry input of data and advice to problem solving, projects and evaluation tasks.	Industry-based projects. Where possible industry mentors will have some time available to advise students and/or to have input into student assessment. This may mean e.g. An expert present for student presentations. Evidence: letter from expert agreeing to mentor project Record of contact in student diary/e-log.
Attend professional association seminar or event.	Record each contact in a student diary or e-log, certificate of attendance, email confirmation, etc.

Professional Exposure Portfolio

The professional practice portfolio will be an evidence-based portfolio which all students will be required to develop and update during their time of project unit’s enrolment. The purpose of the portfolio is to record all professional industry exposure students had during their enrolment

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