CT057-3.

5-3-UBCOM

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COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT (100%)

This assignment is to be completed in groups of 3 students.
All the members of the group must contribute for all work in the group section.
Workload matrix MUST be provided for all group component sections. Marks will be
allocated as given below.
SECTION ONE (60%) INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Each student will be assigned ONE of the following topic areas for research:

Topic Area 1 - Intelligence & Meaning In Ubiquitous Computing

Topic Area 2 - Agents & Ubiquitous Computing
Topic Area 3 - Security &/Or Ethics In Ubiquitous Computing

You will do preliminary research for one week on the topic area assigned to you and submit
a proposal for a suitable research paper title which should include background reading,
reason for selection of the title and approach you will take to writing the research paper. You
may also include a synopsis or abstract of your proposed paper. (By week 3)
Once your paper proposal is approved, you will be given three weeks to do research and
write a fully referenced research paper of 2,000 to 2,500 words suitable for submission
to an academic journal. (By week 6)
Specific instruction for your submission are as follows: The paper should be submitted in
two copies, one set should contain the topic area, specific title of your paper and the last 5
digits of your id number, and no other identifying sign such as your name, to be used for peer
evaluation. The other set should contain the same information as above, but must contain
your name. This will be marked by the lecturer.
You will be allocated a paper written by one of your peers, with only id number as given
above and given one week for you to review this based on the research paper evaluation
sheet as provided to you. (By week 7)
Marks will be allocated as follows:
Research Proposal
Research Paper
Review of Peer Paper
TOTAL

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15 Marks
30 Marks
15 Marks
60 Marks

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SECTION TWO (40%) GROUP ASSIGNMENT

This section of the assignment is to be done in groups of 3 members who will be assigned as
a project team, each member having done a different research topic area. Each project team
will be allocated based on your topic area which has been assigned to you for Section One
above. Hence each team will have one member each who has been allocated topic 1, 2 & 3
above.
Following from your individual research paper areas, the team will decide and create a
scenario where an application of Ubiquitous Computing could be applied and prepare a
presentation of about 10 minutes that illustrates and demonstrates their concept by way of
producing and demonstrating a prototype, simulation or by any other suitable means. The
group will also submit a properly researched and written report on this application.
Your work should include:
A 10 minute presentation of your topic area that explores the theme of how
Ubiquitous Computing might be manifested in the current, or reasonably near future (e.g. in
2 or 3 years ahead perhaps), demonstrating a possible prototype or simulation of ubiquitous
applications. Please note you are being assessed on the ideas and the entire ubiquitous
environment and the usage of the applications you have been exposed to in your lectures and
your research.
The submission for this section will also consist of a hard copy of a report that covers the
following areas:
Overview of the groups scenario, issues arising from it and how
ubiquitous computing applications can be applied and implemented in this
scenario.
Critical reflection of each team member of your research and work input
into the team project.
Presentation, slides and screen shots of your presentation and prototype or
simulation etc.
Presentation; Concept & Execution
TOTAL

20 Marks
5 Marks
5 Marks
10 Marks
40 Marks

The final documentation for each group should be bound in a single document with the
following sections:
Group scenario documenting scenario issues discussed, ubiquitous applications that
you decide to apply with technical details, ethical/security and any other human and
implementation issue.
Copies of individual group members research paper proposal, actual research paper
and peer evaluation sheet.
Screen shots or images of prototype or simulation presented
Copies of slides used for the presentation
Any appendices or relevant additional material.
All documentation must include soft-copies in the form of an attached CD-ROM.

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Marking Criteria
Distinction Criteria (75%+)
Distinctive work will exhibit a high level of analysis and outstanding cogency and
clarity in communication and reflection. The supporting report should be
exceptionally well-substantiated in its analysis, reasoning, and conclusions within
each area.
In addition, at the advanced level the student will demonstrate an exceptional ability
to synthesise innovative perspectives of the topic with work from other parts of the
discipline.
Credit Criteria (65 74%)
A student should be able to show further evidence of knowledge, understanding and
application of the module material. The supporting report should be well written
should be supported throughout in its analysis, reasoning and conclusions.
An advanced level will be indicated by the students reference to, and integration of,
material from previous programmes of study.
Pass Criteria (50 64%)
There should be satisfactory evidence of knowledge, understanding and application
of the module material in the supporting report. Generally, the report will be less
effective in conveying meaning
There should be basic evidence of knowledge, understanding and application of the
module material in the supporting report. Generally, the report will be less effective
in conveying meaning.
Work not meeting criteria set for Criteria 50% is unlikely to result in a pass mark.

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