Assessment item 1
Online Quizzes
Value: 15%
Due date: Variable
Return date: -
Length: 15 minutes each
Submission method options
Interact2 Test
Task
There will be five (5) online quizzes on topics 1 - 9. The online quizzes must be attempted by the students individually using the “Test Centre” in the Interact site for ITC513. Each Quiz weighs 3%, thus in total, the online quizzes worth 15% of the subject grade. Students need to attempt and finish the online quizzes within specific time windows, which will be notified by the Subject Coordinator.
The topics of the online quizzes are:
Online Quiz 1: Topics 1 and 2
Online Quiz 2: Topics 3 and 4
Online Quiz 3: Topic 5
Online Quiz 4: Topics 6 and 7
Online Quiz 5: Topics 8 and 9
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The online quizzes are designed to increase students' timely engagements with the subjects.
Especially, the first online quiz will be used to identify disengaged students.
The online quizzes are also designed to allow students to test and demonstrate their ability to understand the topics.
This assessment is aligned to learning outcome 1.
Marking criteria
Most quizzes will involve multiple choice or true/false type questions, although quizzes may include other contents. Marks will be given based on the correctness of the answers. The Test Centre will be marking automatically and you will receive marks according to the following criteria:
HD - At least 85% answers were correct
DI - At least 75% answers were correct
CR - At least 65% answers were correct
PS - At least 50% answers were correct
Assessment item 2
Assignment 1
Value: 16%
Due date: 06-Apr-2018
Return date: 30-Apr-2018
Submission method options
Alternative submission method
Task
1. Why is spread spectrum transmission used. Compare and contrast two common methods used for spread spectrum transmission. [4]
2. List different components of a radio system. What are different mixers? Explain different types of Mixers with diagram? [6]
3. A local engineering group ask you to present your finding of the most recent advanced wireless technologies.
Research these technologies in details and pay specific attention to how they are used as well their strengths and weakness. Provide an opinion regarding which antenna types will become the dominant players in the future. Please submit power point slides in your answer. [6 marks]
Rationale
Your task in this assessment is to prepare a response to each of the questions. Please refer to the marking guide when preparing your response to see what criteria and standards will be used to assess your work and your progress towards Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
Marking criteria
Marks will be given using the following criteria
correctness and completeness of the answers;
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clarity of explanation;
correctness of spelling, grammar, and format of the submission; sufficient references and use of APA referencing style
The following rubrics will be used to mark assignment 1:
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Presentation
Please write the answers in a word document and submit it via Turnitin. Use Times new roman/Palatino Linotype/Calibri/Cambria/Arial fonts using 10 to 12 font size.
Requirements
Question 1 to 3: 300 - 600 words for each question;
APA reference style should be used in the assignment. APA referencing guide can be found in http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu
Assessment item 3
Assignment 2
Value: 19%
Due date: 11-May-2018
Return date: 04-Jun-2018
Submission method options
Alternative submission method
Task
1. Compare and contrast three data encryption standards for WiMAX networks? [4 marks]
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2. How is the traffic coordinated in shared wireless medium? Explain additional methods to reduce collisions in shared wireless medium. [4 marks]
3. Read the two recent research papers on the topic of Internet of Things (IoT) as saved in the resources folder; please give your critical reflection on the topic of Energy Harvest. [4 marks]
4. Telestra is a company that is licensed to provide wired telecommunication services in Australia. The company has contracted Exetel to assist it with the selection and implementation of a new field service system. The goal is to provide service technicians with wireless access to the corporate network and a vast electronic library of technical manuals and schematic diagrams, which would reduce or eliminate the need for staff to carry a large number of books and drawings, especially while servicing equipment underground or when climbing on transmission towers. In addition, this means that the technicians would be able to immediately read and update the records for all the equipment, thereby avoiding massive amounts of paperwork as well as potential errors and omissions. However, the company is having trouble deciding on which technology to adopt- handheld cellular, tables with 3G/4G/5G access, or notebooks equipped with cellular cards. Exetel has asked you to help.
-Create a presentation outlining the advantages for Telestra of using digital cellular handsets or cellular wireless cards. Determine the ability of the smaller cellular handsets (as opposed to notebook computers, which may be difficult to carry everywhere) to display standard PC documents such as Word, Excel, and PDF files, and evaluate how this could help the company. Because the group you will be presenting to is composed of nontechnical manager, be sure your presentation is understandable by both technical and non-technical personnel. Limit yourself to a maximum of 15 PowerPoint slides. [7 marks]
Rationale
Your task in this assessment is to prepare a response to each of the questions. Please refer to the marking guide when preparing your response to see what criteria and standards will be used to assess your work and your progress towards Learning Outcomes 3, 5, 6 and 7.
Marking criteria
For Question 1 and Question 2, the following rubric will be used to mark:
Question 
HD (100%-85%)
The answer is correct, and
Q 1 – Q 2
complete. Comprehensive
Maximum
explanation is provided with
marks
appropriate example.
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Appropriate figures were
Learning
Outcome 3, 5,7 used, if applicable. Appropriate reference style is
used. No grammatical or spelling mistake.
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DI (84%-75%)
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CR (74%-65%)
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PS (64%-50%)
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The answer is correct
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The answer is
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and a detailed
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correct, but the
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not complete and onl
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explanation is
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explanation is not
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adequate explanation
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provided. References
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complete. Very few
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provided. No referenc
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are used. No/only a
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references are used
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are used. There are
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few grammatical or
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and not formatted
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grammatical errors an
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spelling mistakes.
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appropriately.
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spelling mistakes.
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For Question 3, the following rubric will be used to mark:
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HD (100%-85%)
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Study was done in-depth and
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Surface study is performed.
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the beyond the obvious,
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sufficient depth.
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Author presented mainly
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revealing new insights gained.
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Authors identified
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description of different
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Author clearly identified the
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the research
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research and showed the
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Maximum way of the research approaching
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progression, and
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correlations of the research
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marks
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by the other researchers and
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produce speculation
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of the topic. However, the
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PS (64%-50%)
Minimal study i performed. The research consist predominantly o information collection, and making simple
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Outcome clearly predicts in which way
3, 4, 5,7 the research would be going in
future.
DI (84%-75%)
of future research on the topic with lack of confidence
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authors failed to speculate
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correlations of
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the future trends of the
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different researc
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research.
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work on the topi
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In addition, the following rubric will be used to mark Question 4:
Area
Style: Flow, tone, word choice
Maximum marks 3
Quality of the Study Maximum marks 4
Learning Outcome 5, 6
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Slides are smooth,
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skillfull, and coherent.
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sentences may lack
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or underdeveloped
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varied structure.
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variety. The tone is
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expressive with varied
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structure. Consistent and
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tone and word
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word choice, while
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appropriate tone and word choice is
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adequate, could be
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choice is used throughout
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the slides. Sense language fairly good use of
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sense language to
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the reader what is being
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create imagery.
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in creating imagery
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described.
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Study was done in-depth
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sufficient depth.
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performed. Author
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performed. The
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presented mainly
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research consists
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insights gained. Author
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the research
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description of
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different research
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information
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collection, and
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approaching by the other
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making simple
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researchers and clearly
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correlations of
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predicts in which way the lack of confidence.
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topic. However, the
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in future.
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speculate the future
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research.
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Presentation
Please write the answers in a word document and submit it via Turnitin. Use Times new roman/Palatino Linotype/Calibri/Cambria/Arial fonts using 10 to 12 font size.
Assessment item 4
Final Exam
Value: 50%
Date: To be advised
Duration: 2 hrs
Submission method options
N/A - submission not required/applicable
Rationale
This assessment is designed to:
• assess your progress towards meeting subject learning outcomes 1 - 7;
• demonstrate your understanding of all concepts covered in the subject.
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Sample Final Exam
The closed-book examination consists of multiple choice questions and short answers/essay types questions.
Part A has 20 questions, Part B has 10 questions.
The final exam will cover all topics.
To pass the subject, students must pass the final examination.
PART A: Multiple choice questoins:
1. How can VoIP over Wi-Fi help save money?
a) by eliminating the need for a phone
b) by saving on cellular phone bills (answer)
c) by reducing the cost of a smartphone
d) by not requiring an access point
2. What is the typical range for the use of Bluetooth?
a) meters to kilometers
b) yards to miles
c) inches to feet (answer)
d) millimeters to inches
PART B: Short answer /Essay questions:
1. Describe Bluetooth technology and how it can be used in a computing environment. [6 marks]
2. What is a piconet? Describe amplitude modulation. [6 marks]
3. What does a repeater do in a satellite communication system? [6 marks]
4. Discuss the performance of Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology. [6 marks]
5. List three types of RF filters. [6 marks]
Marking criteria
PART A - Multiple choice questions
All questions are worth equal marks; worth 1 mark each.
PART B - Short Answer/Essay Questions
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Demonstrated
an ability to
analysis,
Demonstrated
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reason, apply
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conclusions
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an ability to
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analysis,
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analysis,
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reason, apply
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reason, apply
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reason,
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concepts to
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draw justified
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apply and
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discuss the
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conclusions
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examples and
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logically
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supported by
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conclusions
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ability to
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best practice.
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logically
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supported by
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examples and
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apply the
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supported by
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best practice.
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generally
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understanding
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succinctly
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examples and
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best practice.
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best practice.
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Material provided by the University
University will contact the students regarding the examination venue.
During the examination University will provide
1 General purpose answer sheet (GPAS)
1 x 12 pages Answer Booklet
Material required by the student
Writing implements
Pencil, ruler, and Eraser
Assessment Information
Learning materials
Details of learning materials that support your success in this subject can be found in the Interact2 Subject Site.
Referencing
Referencing is an important component of academic work. All assessment tasks should be appropriately referenced. The specific details of the referencing requirements are included in each assessment task description. Get referencing style guides and help (http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu) to use for your assessments.
Plagiarism
CSU treats plagiarism seriously. We may use Turnitin to check your submitted work for plagiarism.
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(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/integrity/referencing-at-csu/checking) in your assessments before
submission.
How to apply for special consideration
Academic regulations provide for special consideration to be given if you suffer misadventure or extenuating circumstances during the session (including the examination period) which prevents you from meeting acceptable standards or deadlines. Find the form on the Student Portal Special Consideration, Misadventure, Advice and Appeals (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/academic-advice) page.
Extensions
Assessments should be received by the University no later than the due date.
1. Extensions cannot be granted for on-line tests, as these have to be done within a specific time frame, after which the answers are released to the class automatically.
2. Computer problems (such as the speed of your computer and the time it may take you to upload assignments onto Turnitin) and normal work-related pressures and family commitments do not constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions.
3. If it becomes obvious that you are not going to be able to submit an assignment on time because of an unavoidable problem, you must submit your request for an extension, prior to the due date, either by writing (email is acceptable) to your lecturer or via the Request for Special Consideration form. You are encouraged to make requests via email (especially for urgent requests), since the processing time for applications made through the online form can be a few days. Requests for extensions will not be granted on or after the due date so you must make sure that any extension is requested prior to the day on which the assignment is due.You are expected to do all you can to meet assignment deadlines. Work and family-related pressures do not normally constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions or incomplete grades.
4. If you apply for an extension, you may be asked to email your coordinator on what you have done so far on the assignment.
5. You must be able to provide documentary evidence (such as a certificate from a doctor or counsellor) justifying the need for an extension as soon as practicable - but please note that if the circumstances giving rise to the request for an extension arise on a day when you cannot get documentary evidence, you must still apply for the extension before the due date and submit the documentary evidence afterwards.
6. Given the tight deadlines involved in returning assignments to students, the maximum extension granted generally will be seven (7) days from the due date.
7. Assignments received more than 10 days after the due date or extension date will not be marked unless the staff member decides otherwise. Items received late will be penalised at 10% of the mark available for the assessment item per day it is late (see below).
8. Note that for purposes of measuring lateness, the 'day' begins just after 00.00 hrs AEST - so an assignment received after midnight of the due date will be penalised 10% for lateness. This rule will be applied to all students uniformly.
Penalties for Late Submission
The penalty for late submission of an assessment task (without obtaining the Subject Coordinator's approval for an extension) will be:
10% deduction per day, including weekends, of the maximum marks allocated for the assessment task, i.e. 1 day late 10% deduction, or 2 days late 20% deduction.
An example of the calculation would be:
Maximum marks allocated = 20
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Penalty for one day late = 2 marks (so, a score of 18/20 becomes 16/20 and a score of 12/20 becomes 10/20).
If an assignment is due on a Friday but is not submitted until the following Tuesday, then the penalty will be four days (40% deduction or 8 marks in the example above).
Submissions more than 10 days late will be acknowledged as received but will not be marked.
Resubmission
Under normal circumstances resubmission of assessment items will not be accepted for any of the assessments required in this subject.
Online Submission
Assignments should be submitted through TurnItIn. Please meet with your respective lecturer to enroll in the Turnitin (If you do not receive any email from Turnitin).
Assessments such as Blogs, Quizzes and Journals are required to submit in the Interact2.
TurnItIn does not accept Excel files and PDF files.
Assignment/s must be submitted through Turnitin by midnight (AEST) according to the date mentioned in the subject outline.
Assessment/s submitted in the respective FINAL FOLDER will only be considered for marking
Postal Submission
Under normal circumstances postal submissions will not be accepted for any of the assessments required.
Hand Delivered Submission
Under normal circumstances hand delivered submissions will not be accepted for any of the assessments required.
Feedback
Feedback for assessment items will be provided by subject lecturer/s.
Assignment Return
You should normally expect your marked assignment to be returned to you within 15 working days of the due date, if your assignment was submitted on time. If you submitted your assignment on time but have not returned by the return date, you should make enquiries in the first instance to the subject lecturer. If the subject lecturer is not available, contact Level 1, Reception.
Student Feedback and Learning Analytics
Evaluation of Subjects
CSU values constructive feedback and relies on high response rates to Subject Experience Surveys (SES) to enhance teaching. Responses are fed back anonymously to Subject Coordinators and Heads of Schools to form the basis for subject enhancement and recognition of excellence in teaching. Schools report on their evaluation data; highlighting good practice and documenting how problems have been addressed. You can view a summary of survey results via the Student Portal SES Results (https://student.csu.edu.au/study/subject-experience-survey-results) page.
We strongly encourage you to complete your online Subject Experience Surveys. You will be provided with links to your surveys via email when they open three [3] weeks before the end of session.
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The preparation of this subject has taken into account the feedback provided by the students' Online Evaluations and direct communication with students.
Learning analytics in this subject
Learning Analytics refers to the collection and analysis of student data for the purpose of improving learning and teaching. It enables the University to personalise the support we provide our students. All Learning Analytics activities will take place in accordance with the CSU Learning Analytics Code of Practice. For more information, please visit CSU’s Learning Analytics (http://www.csu.edu.au/division/student-learning/home/analytics-and-evaluations/learning-analytics) website.
Data about your activity in the Interact2 site and other learning technologies for this subject will be recorded and can be reviewed by teaching staff to inform their communication, support and teaching practices. In addition, attendance in class will also be monitored.
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CSU Policies and Regulations
This subject outline should be read in conjunction with all academic policies and regulations, e.g. Student Academic Misconduct Policy, Assessment Policy – Coursework Subjects, Assessment Principles Policy, Special Consideration Policy, Academic Progress Policy, Academic Communication with Students Policy, Student Charter, etc.
Please refer to the collated list of policies and regulations relevant to studying your subject(s) (http://student.csu.edu.au/administration/policies-regulations-subjects) which includes links to the CSU Policy Library (http://www.csu.edu.au/about/policy) – the sole authoritative source of official academic and administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of the University.
Subject Outline as a Reference Document
This Subject Outline is an accurate and historical record of the curriculum and scope of your subject. CSU's Subject Outlines Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00267) requires that you retain a copy of the Subject Outline for future use such as for accreditation purposes.
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