EAP111 English Language and Study Skills for Advanced Technology 2024-25
EAP111 Project: Writing Coursework Task Sheet (Summative)
Assignment:
Write a Technical Evaluation Report for a Specific Technology (1200+/-10% words)
Final Submission Deadline:
Semester 2, Semester 2 Week 9 (April 14th), 17:00
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Assessment Details
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• Assessment Type: Individual
• Learning Outcomes assessed: B, D, E
• Percentage of Module Mark: 20%
• Where to submit: Upload to the designated Dropbox on the EAP111 Learning Mall Page (submission in the wrong drop box will receive a score of 0)
• Academic Integrity Offence: Submission of previously submitted work by yourself or others results in a ‘0’ and an Academic Integrity C, D or E penalty.
• Submissions cannot be changed once the deadline has passed. It is a student’s responsibility to check the correct file is submitted and that it can be opened.
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Task description
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In the project section of this module, you will be tasked with demonstrating your in-depth knowledge of a recent technological development by presenting your analysis of one specific example of this development. The writing and research will help you prepare a coherent presentation and enable you to answer interview questions in the speaking coursework assessment.
Below are some of the main technological innovations that have emerged in recent years:
• Use of AI in renewable energy systems
• Humanoid robots
• Embodied artificial intelligence
• Space-based solar power
• AR & VR
• Digital twins
• Software-defined networking
• Brain-inspired (neuromorphic) chips
Choose one of these areas of technology and analyse a specific example (case, model, etc.). You should ask your teacher to approve your selection before you begin writing.
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Key Ideas
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Your report must address the following:
1. Explain why and how this technology was developed, referencing credible academic literature to
support your explanation. This should include the problem it was intended to solve, who developed it and the current state of development.
2. Describe how a specific example of this technology works through a short, written description of an authentic diagram.
3. Identify at least two weaknesses/areas for further development within this example of the technology using criteria from the literature.
4. Provide a conclusion which clearly justifies why this technology is or is not worthy of further development based on your previous analysis, including how difficulties might be overcome
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Other Important Requirements
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Failure to follow these will result in points being deducted:
Portfolios
• Submit all four relevant portfolio tasks on time in Semester 1 and 2 (see below). Structure
• Include 8 sections: the Introduction, Operating Principles, Critical Evaluation and Conclusion (Key Ideas 1-4 above), with the addition of an Abstract, Table of Contents, Reference List and Source Integration Chart (as an Appendix);
• write 1200 +/-10% words excluding Abstract, Table of Contents, Reference List and Source Integration Chart;
Reference and citation
• Use a minimum of 7 English-language sources with at least 5 being academic;
• Cite and reference all sources using the IEEE referencing style.
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Formatting
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All written assessments must use the following formatting requirements:
• File Type: MS Word .DOC or .DOCX
• Filename: EAP111_Technical Report_Student ID (e.g., EAP111_Technical Report_1911111)
• Font Type: Tahoma
• Font Size: 10 - 12
• Line Spacing: 1.5
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Writing Coursework Portfolio:
As part of your writing coursework, you are required to complete a portfolio that includes the following four components. Failure to submit all 4 tasks on time (Late Policy does not apply) will result in a 10-point deduction from your writing grade. Together the four parts make up your Project Writing Coursework submission.
Portfolio Task 1 (Introduction section): An introduction to the technology and specific example must cite previous research to explain its historic development and current state.
This section should:
• explain how and why this technology was developed, what problem it was meant to solve and who was involved in the development;
• outline the specific example you will be analysing and the current state of development (Is the technology in use yet? If so, by whom?);
• cite and reference at least 3 English-language academic sources using the IEEE referencing style;
• have a length of 400 +/-10% words;
• include a detailed Source Integration Chart.
Portfolio Task 2 (Operating Principles section): The specific working principles of this example of the technology should be demonstrated visually and in writing.
This section should:
• demonstrate the technology’s operating principles using authentic diagram(s) or figure(s) with appropriate captions;
• describe the diagram and any technical terms in language that can be understood by a layman (non-expert);
• provide an explanation of any technical terms used;
• cite and reference at least 1 English-language source using the IEEE referencing style;
• have a length of 150 +/-10% words;
• include a detailed Source Integration Chart.
Portfolio Task 3 (Critical Evaluation section): An evaluation of the chosen example of this technology should highlight weaknesses or areas for further development.
This section should:
• identify at least two weaknesses/areas for further development within this example of the technology using criteria from the literature.
• provide an explanation of the criteria and any technical terms used;
• identify specific solutions to the problems, or explain why there are no current solutions available;
• include a topic sentencefor each paragraph.
• cite and reference at least 3 English-language academic sources using the IEEE referencing style;
• have a length of 500 +/-10% words.
• include a detailed Source Integration Chart.
Portfolio Task 4 (First Draft): This is a complete draft of the technical report and should include all required sections from the Abstract to the Reference List.
It should:
• be a complete draft including all 8 sections: Abstract (100 to 150 words), Table of Contents (indicating the page number of each section), Introduction, Operating Principles, Critical Evaluation, Conclusion, Reference List and Source Integration Chart (in Appendix);
• cite and reference a minimum of 7 English-language sources (with a minimum of 5 academic sources) using the IEEE referencing style;
• include a Conclusion of approximately 150 words which clearly justifies why this technology is or is not worthy of further development based on your previous analysis;
• have a total length of 1200 +/- 10% words (excluding Abstract, Table of Contents, Reference List and Source Integration Chart).