INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING ASSESSMENT 2: Research Project (2,000 words) Module Leader: Dave Cobb Contribution towards overall module mark 50% Date set 12 December 2022 Marked work returned...

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
ASSESSMENT 2: Research Project (2,000 words)
Module Leader: Dave Co
    Contribution towards overall module mark
    50%
    Date set
    12 December 2022
    Marked work returned by
    17 Fe
uary 2023
    DEADLINE DATE
    30 January XXXXXXXXXX59am
Assessment 2: Research Pape
Word Count: 2,000 (+/-10%)
The Brief
Computing technologies have advanced at an incredibly fast pace, and the rate of advancement seems unlikely to slow in the foreseeable future. You are to identify a particular computing technology and discuss its use by digital citizens.
Begin by researching the technology to fully understand and appreciate why it was created, how it is used today, and some possible future applications. You will then be able to write about how this computing technology affects us, both positively and negatively. Some example questions to answer might be:
· Is the technology used differently by digital citizens and overall society?
· How is the technology used by businesses and governments? Is its use both ethical and responsible?
· Is the technology sustainable? Does it impact the environment?
· Does it change the way in which we communicate, or the clarity of our words and interactions?
· How does this technology impact  the ‘digital divide’?
· Do you believe this technology makes our lives better or worse?
Deliverables
The deliverables for this assignment are as follows:
 
· A 2,000 word essay, co
ectly formatted and fully referenced.
Structure
There are many ways to structure such a research-based essay. An example structure is as follows:
· Title
· Introduction - what are you doing, why, and an outline plan of your essay
· Main body - a number of paragraphs of text, each one exploring a different point. Use headings to
eak up the text.
· Conclusion - which should pull together the different threads of your work and explain what it all means
· References - using the Harvard standard (see https:
www.citethemrightonline.com/)
Submission
Please follow the submission instructions below. Work that is submitted inco
ectly may not be accepted or could incur a points penalty.
Before submitting have you…
· Spell-checked and grammar-checked your work? Please make an appointment with the Writing and Learning Centre or speak to your tutor if you are experiencing challenges in this area.
· Formatted your written work to the specification below?
· Referenced all sources of information accurately? Please refer to www.citethemrightonline.com (Harvard) for guidance.
Your work must be submitted via Turnitin. Please adhere to the following method:
· Save your work as a Word document (please do not include your name for the purposes of anonymous marking).
· Log into Minerva, go to the Assessment folder and submit your Word document via the appropriate Turnitin Link.
Format
All written work must conform to university styling and submission guidelines. They must:
· Contain appropriate in-text citation that supplies an accurate list of references.
· Be accurate in referencing. See Bath Spa guidelines and the Harvard system described at www.citethemrightonline.com.
· Be accurate in spelling and paragraphing.  
Word counts
Written assessments must be within a tolerance of +/-10% of the word count stated on
iefs. For example, an assessment with a specified word count of 2,000 words must be in the range of 1,800 to 2,200 words.
Submissions that do not fall within word count limits of +/-10% may be penalized for not meeting the constraints of the assessment. Furthermore, written pieces that fall below the minimum word count (-10%) may lack the detail required by the assessment.
Marking Criteria
Assessment 2: Research Paper will be marked against the following criteria:
1. Quality and balance of Arguments
2. Research and Referencing
3. Writing (structure, flow, precision, spelling, grammar)
    Criteria
    Weighting
    
    Marks
    Quality and Balance of Arguments
    50%
    A very limited piece of work that presents little to no key arguments.
    0 - 19
(Low Fail)
    
    
    A poor balance of arguments across the work, with limited acknowledgement of key thinking in the subject area.
    20 - 39
(Fail)
    
    
    A basic piece of work that presents key arguments yet lacks depth and balance.
    40 - 49
(Third)
    
    
    A fair piece of work that presents key arguments and some sense of balance.
    50 - 59
(2:2)
    
    
    A good piece of work that presents both key and related arguments. Balance of arguments is sound.
    60 - 69
(2:1)
    
    
    A very good piece of work that presents a range of credible arguments. Arguments are neutral in tone and reveal various opinions.
    70 - 79
(First)
    
    
    An excellent piece of work that presents a well considered range of arguments. Arguments are balanced with sophistication and reveal a wide range of opposing positions.
    80 - 89
(High First)
    
    
    Beyond expectations for this level of study.
     XXXXXXXXXX
(Outstanding)
    Research and Referencing
    30%
    No evidence of research or attempt to reference the arguments of others.
    0 - 19
(Low Fail)
    
    
    A poor piece of research with little to no substantiation of arguments. Serious referencing e
ors.
    20 - 39
(Fail)
    
    
    A basic level of research undertaken. Very few sources are drawn on, or credibility of sources is poor. Referencing has major e
ors.
    40 - 49
(Third)
    
    
    A fair piece of research that introduces key sources. Referencing is adequate but lacks attention to detail.
    50 - 59
(2:2)
    
    
    A good piece of research that includes some key references for the topic. Minor referencing e
ors.
    60 - 69
(2:1)
    
    
    A very good piece of research that deploys a range of credible sources. Only the very slightest e
ors in reference formatting.
    70 - 79
(First)
    
    
    An excellent, well substantiated piece with multiple high-quality references. Precise referencing.
    80 - 89
(High First)
    
    
    Beyond expectations for this level of study.
     XXXXXXXXXX
(Outstanding)
    Writing (structure, flow, precision, spelling, grammar)
    20%
    Little to no attention paid to the structure or flow of the essay.
    0 - 19
(Low Fail)
    
    
    A poorly structured piece of research with numerous typographical e
ors. Little attention to the flow of one argument to the next.
    20 - 39
(Fail)
    
    
    A basic piece of writing that has a sense of flow but lacks precision overall. Paragraphing and grammar require attention.
    40 - 49
(Third)
    
    
    A fair piece of writing that deploys an acceptable structure. Grammar and spelling is adequate yet requires development.
    50 - 59
(2:2)
    
    
    A good piece of writing with sound structuring. Spelling and grammar are acceptable.
    60 - 69
(2:1)
    
    
    A very good piece of writing that is soundly structured and flows between arguments well. Only minor mistakes in spelling and grammar.
    70 - 79
(First)
    
    
    An excellent piece of writing that is professionally structured and formatted. Spelling and grammar is transparent to the reader.
    80 - 89
(High First)
    
    
    Beyond expectations for this level of study.
     XXXXXXXXXX
(Outstanding)
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
    ILO
    Assessed
    Knowledge of the core features of contemporary computing systems
    
    Skills in interpreting, manipulating and representing data
    ✓
    Engagement with the key social, ethical, cultural and legal consequences of computing
    ✓
    An ability to locate, assess and consolidate information in the field of computer science from print and online resources
    ✓
Mark penalties may be applied to late submissions without prior approval of an extension. Please ensure that you prepare and submit your work in good time to allow for any issues that may arise.