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INF60010 Requirement Analysis and Modelling Critical Thinking Reflection Essay
Word limit: 800 +/- 10% words
Weighting: 10%
Due date: Monday 9:00am 28th
May 2018 AEST
Assignment 3 submission details
• All pages should include your name and student number in the document footer
• All references should be appropriately cited using the Harvard style
• Submit your essay as ONE Microsoft Word document
• Save your file as follows: [student numberA1.filetype] e.g. 1234567A1.doc
• Submit your final report via INF60010 Blackboard link > Assessment > Assignment Submission Link
o Assistance can be obtained from the Swinburne Service Desk XXXXXXXXXX.
o DO NOT email the assignment.
o If you have any queries you may discuss it with the tutors during the tutorial classes or via email
Assignment overview
This assignment requires you to select ONE
(1) of the topics listed and develop a short
essay around your chosen topic.
The essays may have different points of
view, and can be in agreement or
disagreement with the topic question.
Your task is to convince the reader of your
Essay that your point of view is valid and
has merit. To achieve this, the essay will
have to show evidence of research,
including appropriate use of references to
support your claims, good usage of
esources (books, papers, online articles
and other relevant academic resources) as
well as following a clear essay structure
with an adherence to the
ecommended referencing standard.
You may include figures, tables or pictures
which can provide more detailed information
and enhance your discussions.
Note: You should link your essay to
the Virtual Child International case
and your discussions in both of
your assignments (1 & 2).
You may prefer to consider another
elevant topic (which must reflect our
unit content). Discuss this with your tutor.
Essay Topics
1. Agile system development approach is considered as the
most effective and suitable approach in the development
of the new Park Management System for Virtual Child
International.
(While you might agree with this statement, there are
several agile methodologies that could be used. Consider
and
iefly describe at least three Agile methodologies
and discuss which of these would be most appropriate in
the context of the Virtual Child International case study).
2. Justification of the chosen modelling approach – compare
and contrast the structured analysis and design techniques
and models with other modelling techniques (e.g., the
object-oriented models and techniques), and clearly
identify the strengths and weaknesses of each set. Your
justification should be supported by appropriate
eferences and linked to the Virtual Child International
case.
3. “The Agile system development approach is simple as it
doesn’t need modelling and documentation.” In your
opinion, is this statement is right or wrong, why or why
not? You will need to demonstrate a solid understanding
of the modelling techniques and documentation
equirements discussed within this unit and why these
may or may not be reduced or needed.
4. “Automation is not necessarily the only solution for the
Virtual Child International case.” Discuss this statement
and the arguments that might be put for and against
automation. Your arguments should reflect the situation in
the case study.
5. Cloud technology should be the first choice as a solution
option for Virtual Child International.” Do you agree or
disagree with this statement? Present a case for or against
the statement but your discussion should reflect a solid
understanding of the other solution options.
http:
www.swinburne.edu.au/li
esearchhelp/harvard_style.html
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Essay Expectations
• The word limit for the essay is 800 words
(+/- 10%).
• Essay items marked with an asterisk “*”
do not count towards the final word
count.
• An assignment cover sheet should be
used. Assignments without the cover
sheet will not be marked.
Research Requirements:
Students are encouraged to research and access relevant resources (e.g.,
ooks, papers, and government websites). You will need at least 5 to 8
eferences high quality references in the essay (you need to consider the type
of resources, such as Journal articles are most value resources when discuss
trends; books are good for theories and definitions; relevant years: resources
should include some most recent references which represent the newest
esearch development trends in the field.).
Your sources should be scholarly (wikipedia is not scholarly, nor are
individual opinions from some Blogs and web articles). Swinburne university
li
ary database contains many useful and high quality references. A quick
Harvard guide was provided.
Notes on formatting and structure
It is expected that all work submitted will have been edited for spelling, grammar and clarity. If necessary,
assistance is permitted for such matters as grammar and suggestions for improving clarity of expression.
Your essay needs to follow our standard format. Pages need to be numbered and your name must also appear on
each page, not just the cover page. Evidence of attention to layout and structure needs to be present. The written
submission is to be formatted as an essay, word-processed in 12 point font and 1.5 line spacing. Please adhere to
the word count.
Essay Structure:
The essay should be based on the following structure:
• Title Page *
• Introduction
• The main body of the work (for this unit, we
allow you to include tables, figures and
Pictures
• Conclusion
• References * (not Bibliography)
How you are assessed?
Click on a separate file ‘INF60010 Assignment 3 Marking Guide.pdf’ on the blackboard.
Essay Writing: The Basics
What does a good essay need?
• An academic essay aims to persuade readers of an idea based on evidence.
• An academic essay should answer a question or task.
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• It should have a thesis statement (answer to the question) and an argument.
• It should try to present or discuss something: develop a thesis via a set of closely related points by
easoning and evidence.
• An academic essay should include relevant examples, supporting evidence and information from
academic texts or credible sources.
Basic steps in writing an essay
Although there are some basic steps to writing an assignment, essay writing is not a linear process. You might
work through the different stages a number of times in the course of writing an essay. For example, you may go
ack to the reading and notetaking stage if you find another useful text, or perhaps to reread to locate specific
information.
Possible steps (In no strict order)
https:
student.unsw.edu.au/essay-writing-basics
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student.unsw.edu.au/essay-writing-basics
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Warning
The submission must be your own work, that is, it must be the result of your own readings,
thoughts and discussion, and the expression of the ideas must be yours. Any evidence of
plagiarism (click on to read in detail) will result in a Fail. Any evidence of plagiarism will
esult in a Fail. Collaborative discussion with other members in the unit around concepts
and additional examples is highly recommended, but don’t copy. Examples of plagiarism
ange from copying a passage from a published reference, web information or another
student’s work without appropriate acknowledgement. It is the student's responsibility
however, to familiarise themselves with how to avoid plagiarism. Please ask if you are not
sure.
Don’t forget to retain backups. If your assignment goes astray, whether through your fault or ours, you will be
equired to re-produce it. Lack of backup will not be taken as an excuse for lost materials.
Late assignments may result in a lower grade for the assignment in terms of the Swinburne assessment guidelines.