Assessment 2 Information
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Subject Code:
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TEC100
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Subject Name:
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Introduction to Information Technology
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Assessment Title:
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Report
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Assessment Type:
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Individual
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Word Count: 1,500 Words (+/-10%)
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Weighting:
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35 %
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Total Marks:
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35
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Submission:
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MyKBS
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Due Date:
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Week 10
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Your Task
This assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will write a report on the emerging technologies covered in Weeks 4 to 8 of TEC100, and their potential impact on the IT industry and society.
Assessment Description
Ensure to include a range of emerging technologies that were covered in Weeks 4 to 8 of TEC100 and apply them to the case study, which is outlined below. The recommended emerging technologies to cover may vary from student to student, however, it is recommended to discuss about four (4) emerging technologies, which you may pick and choose based on the topics covered in Weeks 4 to 8 of TEC100.
Case Study:
You are a technology consultant working for a small IT firm. The firm has been approached by a large organisation that wants to explore the potential of the emerging technologies covered in Weeks 4 to 8 of TEC100. As a consultant, you have been tasked with preparing a report that outlines the potential benefits and risks associated with these emerging technologies.
This assessment aims to achieve the following subject learning outcomes:
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LO1
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Describe basic concepts of emerging technologies.
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Assessment Instructions
• Your report should be submitted in Word Document or PDF format and be approximately 1500 words in length. The report should include the following sections:
1. Introduction: A brief introduction to the emerging technologies covered in Weeks 4 to 8 of TEC100. (Recommended ~100 words)
2. Background: Theoretical underpinnings or business cases for the emerging technologies covered in Weeks 4 to 8 of TEC100. (Recommended ~300 words)
3. Discussion: An in-depth discussion of the emerging technologies covered in Weeks 4 to
8 of TEC100, including their potential impact on the IT industry and society. (Recommended ~1000 words)
4. Conclusion: A summary of the report, including key findings and recommendations for future research. (Recommended ~100 words)
5. Reference: The report should include a minimum of six (6) academic references from credible sources, such as peer-reviewed journal articles, industry reports, or academic books. These references should be cited using KBS Harvard referencing style.
• Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.