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Information Technology Platforms

SWD405
Dr. Kalin Penev
FHEQ 4
ITP Report
AE2
Report
1500 words
Individual
60%
29 September 2014
w/c 27 April 2015
w/c 25 May 2015
On-line
On-line
On-line
1

Assessment Task
You are required to produce a report that investigates specific Information Technology (IT)
Platforms within the context of a wider issue relevant to current industry practice.
The report should address a topic that you will select from a prepared list and agree with
your tutor. You will then be expected to choose one or more IT Platforms, which will
provide the context for your discussion of the wider topic.
The report should include all the following elements relevant to the selected topic:
a. A detailed description of the models, methods, characteristics and parameters
associated with your chosen IT platforms, including an analysis of their relevance
to the broader topic.
b. A detailed assessment of your chosen topic that identifies the key concepts and
issues. This should explore how these apply within the context of the IT
Platform(s) you selected.
c. An Evaluation of your chosen IT platforms in the context of your wider topic focus.
Successful projects will be characterised by:

A logical structure, that includes an effective introduction, breaks discussion into

clearly defined sections and leads to a clear conclusion. You should think about the
most suitable structure for a report on your chosen topic and how to link sections
so that a clear argument emerges.
Your discussion should be based on a wide body of relevant theory, which should be
referenced according to university standards, including formal citations and a
Bibliography.
Gantt chart.

Assessment criteria
(Higher levels of achievement are described on the right hand side of this grid.)
Unclassified
3rd
2.2
2.1
1st
Grades:
Grades: N,S,
Grades: C3,C2,C1
Grades: B3,B2,B1
Grades: A4,A3,A2,A1
D3,D2,D1
F4,F3,F2,F1
0-39%

40-49%

50-59%

60-69%

70+

Presence of
relevant
literature
and
references.

Evidence for use

of relevant
literature sources
and references.

Evidence of
purposeful utilisation
of literature sources
and technical
documentation.

Abstraction of essential
information from various
sources. Comparison,
assessment and applying of
acquired knowledge to meet
project objectives.

Evaluation
relevant to
presented
topic.

Critique relevant
to the reports
objectives.
Discussion on IT
principles
demonstrates a
broad
understanding of
key issues and
their application.

Evidence of the use

of relevant principles
and theories in an
evaluation of IT
Platforms that
demonstrates a sound
grasp of a wide range
of relevant issues and
their application.

Evaluation covers all aspects

of an IT platforms relevance
to a given topic. It is based
on the critical analysis of the
most relevant theories and
principles, a deep
understanding of which
promotes clear and insightful
discussion of key issues.

The report
presents the
outcome of a
minimum of
74 hours of
study.

The report is
clearly written
and appropriately
structured.

Appropriate standards
of academic writing
have been applied.

Fully satisfies the standards

for academic writing, correct
use of vocabulary in the
subject area, attractive style
of writing.

Use of literature
Does not
reach the
required
threshold

Evaluation
Does not
reach the
required
threshold

Presentation
Does not
reach the
required
threshold

Learning Outcomes
This assessment will enable students to demonstrate in full or in part the learning
outcomes identified in the unit descriptors.
Knowledge and Understanding
K1
Describe different computer and mobile operating systems and architectures, their
components, characteristics, models, applications, and the factors that influence
system performance within a given context.
Cognitive Skills
C1
Analyse information technology platforms in terms of software and architecture for
a specific solution or application accounting for the changeable environment or
context in which this might arise.

Practical and Professional Skills

P1
Assess various information technology platforms and operating systems with a view
to identifying appropriate applications.
Transferable and Key Skills
T1
Communicate effectively using appropriate terminology in a report format.

Extenuating Circumstances
The Universitys Extenuating Circumstances procedures are in place if there are genuine
circumstances that may have affected your academic performance. Remember however
you need to be fit to study, this means that you can either submit your assessed work or
declare extenuating circumstances, but you cannot do both.
A summary of guidance notes for students is given below:
http://blade2-5.solent.ac.uk/DocMan8/rns?RNSExact=ASQS/PPG/1234570925
Academic Misconduct
Any submissions must be your own work and, where facts or ideas have been used from
other sources, these sources must be appropriately referenced. The Universitys Academic
Handbook, includes the definitions of all practices that will be deemed to constitute
academic misconduct. You should check this link before submitting your work.
Procedures relating to student academic misconduct are given below:
http://blade2-5.solent.ac.uk/DocMan8/rns?RNSExact=ASQS/PPG/1234570157
Ethics Policy
The work being carried out by the student must be in compliance with the Ethics Policy.
Where there is an ethical issue, as specified within the Ethics Policy, then the student will
need an ethics release or an ethical approval prior to the start of the project.

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
ASSESSMENT FORM FOR ITP REPORT
Name of Student:

Course: ............

First Assessor:

Date: _ _ / _ _ / 2015

Second Assessor: ..............................................

Note 1:Marks will be notified after sample 2nd marking.
Assessors Rating
Weighting (refer to notes on SCORE
(nonassessment
of (Rating X
negotiable) projects) 0-100
weighting)

ITP REPORT

Use of literature - Identification &

collection

Evaluation - Aims and Objectives

Options and Strategy for solution

Presentation - Report Structure,

Standards for academic writing,

Project Planning, Specification

Maximum total score = 300

i.
ii.
ii.

Total Score

Percentage

0%

The subject of the project must reflect the degree pathway.

The assessor must make an allowance in the use of the scales for the degree
of difficulty associated with each section of the project
The electronic version of the assessment sheet has formulae built in.
Assessors enter the marks, Ctrl+A to select all, then F9 to calculate.

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT FORMATIVE FEEDBACK SHEET FOR ITP REPORT
Name of Student: .............................................

Course: ............................

Assessor to give indicative grades using the assessment criteria sheet (p5) e.g. 2:1 etc NOT marks in this section
pending 2nd marking.

Sectional comments

Indicative
grade

Use of literature
Identification & collection

Evaluation
Aims and Objectives
Analysis and Assessment

Presentation
Report Structure, Standards for academic writing,
Project Planning

Overall Indicative Grade

General Comments: