HIT164 Computing Fundamentals Course Paper
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Description/Paper Instructions
HIT164 Computing Fundamentals Course Paper
HIT164, Computing, Fundamentals, Course, Paper
TASKS
- Research a few issues in use of IT in a discipline of current relevance. You may choose issues from any of the disciplines given in the following pages or a discipline of your choice.
- Prepare an essay about your topic with no more than 1500 words(excluding reference list).
- Your topic of choice must be postedto the Discussion Board titled “Post your essay topic here” by Week 3, Friday 5pm,
- Note that if you have not posted a topic by this time, you may be assigned a topic by your lecturer.
REQUIREMENTS
- The assignment should be word-processed.
- It should include a reference list.
- Use Harvard referencing style.
- Do not include sources in the reference list that are not cited in the document.
- You need to use a minimum of 10 sources and there needs to be at least 3 different types (i.e., websites, book, journal article, etc.).
Option 1: Social Media
GeoCities is a web hosting service which employs the concept/metaphors of “cities” and “neighbourhood” in real-world. For example, computer-related sites are placed in “Silicon Valley” and entertainment sites in “Hollywood”. GeoCities was the third-most visited website at its peak when it was acquired by Yahoo! in 1999.
10 years later as social media had taken over and become mainstream on the Internet, GeoCities was shut down and
deleted. However, the Internet Archive team made a backup of the site just before it was shut down to preserve the effort put in by around 35 million people since it started. The resulting 650GB archive was published online as a remembrance of the glorious days of GeoCities.
Will current social media (i.e., Facebook) eventually face the same fate? Justify your arguments with robust supporting evidence.
Option 2: Li-Fi
Wi-Fi is a popular networking technology that allows electronic devices to connect to the Internet wirelessly using radio frequency. It can be commonly seen from mobile devices to government facility. However, in recent years, researchers have found a way to utilise visible light from light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to transmit data: such technology is called Li-Fi (light fidelity).
Even though Li-Fi is still at its infancy, many universities and researchers are actively studying to reach its potential.
Compare Wi-Fi and Li-Fi critically and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Li-Fi.
Option 3: Wearable Technology
Google Glass is one of the first and most talked about augmented reality wearable computers in 2013. Its usage varies from personal entertainment to surgical practise. Similar to other emerging technologies, Google Glass has also received quite a few negative critical receptions, such as privacy concern.
Critically discuss the pros and cons of ubiquitous wearable computing like Google Glass. Note how you would use a ubiquitous device like Google Glass.
Option 4: Science & Technology
Children with Asperger’s syndrome (or high functioning autism) often exhibit excellent language, memory and technical skills. However, their lack of good social skills and understanding of social interaction often hinder their ability to function in elementary and middle school settings.
Research regarding the use of technology to help children with Asperger’s syndrome or autism have just started to emerge as technology is maturing at a rapid pace.
Research what technology options are available to aid children with Asperger’s syndrome or autism? Support your discussion with robust supporting evidence.
Option 5: Internet Privacy
We share information on the Internet every day, through social media, blog posts, or even apps on your phone. Technology has become so ubiquitous today that we are not as concern about privacy as we used to be.
A recent attack on Snapchat revealed almost all (approx. 4.6 million) usernames and phone numbers on the Internet for anyone to download. However, the majority of Snapchat users were not worried about how such information could be used.
Popular companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Google,
Target (United States) and Sony have been hacked at least once in the past decade. In the most extreme case hackers obtained and sold users’ credit card details. This proves that nothing is safe on the Internet. Who can we trust our information with and how much information can we share?
Critically discuss the assertion.
Option 6: Artificial Intelligence
The movie “Her” demonstrated the possibility of a complex Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) interface with human emotion. In the not-too-distant future our computer systems will be able to display all the characteristics of intelligence we recognise in humans.
Identify existing technologies that can be used to construct “Samantha” and critically discuss if the benefits of such computer intelligence would outweigh the disadvantages.
Option 7: Privilege Escalation
Mobile operating systems nowadays are mostly locked-down platforms with digital rights management (DRM) where users cannot directly interact with the file system and the device’s functionalities are provided by the manufacturer in a sand-boxed environment.
Privilege escalation, or more commonly known as jailbreaking, is the act of removing limitations imposed by the manufacturer, thus enabling the device to gain access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.
Critically discuss why an operating system should and should not be locked-down in the above context, considering the legal context.
Option 8: Big Data
Dr. Eric Horvitz, a computer scientist and co-director of Microsoft Research, who worked with a large urban hospital in Washington was able to use a concentration of anonymous Internet searches in the neighbourhoods in close proximity of the hospital to calculate the probabilities of cardio cases which showed up soon after.
Through the use of Internet searches, Twitter feeds, or in general “Internet as a sensor”, Dr. Horvitz was also able to identify previously unpublished side effect of medicines and track the onset of postpartum depression among new mothers.
Through the use of online information, can we better understand our behaviours, or more importantly overcome various challenges in health and diagnosis?
This is one implementation of the principles of Big Data. Research how principles of Big Data are currently applied in one of the following fields:
- Doing Your Assignment
You may find the following link useful in preparing for your assignment. See “Doing the Assignments” at http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/units/itonline/assignments.html.
- About Essay Writing
CDU Study Guide (http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/studyskills/) has a comprehensive range of study skills information.
You may find the following resources useful in writing academic assignments:
- Introduction to Academic Assignments
http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/studyskills/studyskills/introacademicassignments.html
- Introduction to Academic Writing
http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/studyskills/studyskills/introacademicwriting.html
- What to Avoid in Formal Writing
http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/studyskills/studyskills/aswhattoavoid.html
- Strunk’s “The Elements of Style”is an old book (1918), but a good one, to check for suggestions and conventions on writing style. Some things have changed since 1918, but many of his suggestions are largely intact today.
- You can find the book at http://www.crockford.com/wrrrld/style.html. Thanks to Douglas Crockford for making this available.
- Researching
The CDU Library’s Summon search (http://www.cdu.edu.au/library/) is a good way to start gathering research about your chosen topic. If you have not used Summon before, please watch the video on the Summon Guide webpage (http://libguides.cdu.edu.au/summon).
Alternatively, visit the CDU Library’s help on Summon:
- Referencing 101 (http://libguides.cdu.edu.au/cdureferencing)
- Referencing Style Guide (http://libguides.cdu.edu.au/content.php?pid=100403&sid=753758). We use CDU Harvard style for HIT164.
- iResearch (http://www.library.usyd.edu.au/elearning/learn/referencing/activities/index.php). This is an interactive learning tool, courtesy of University of Sydney.
- CDU’s Information Technology Guide (http://libguides.cdu.edu.au/IT) is very useful for finding academic quality sources via the library.
- Plagiarism – you will be penalised if you plagiarise your work
If you have any doubt about what constitutes plagiarism, then please talk to your lecturer.
You can also find more information about plagiarism at CDU Library Service (http:// libguides.cdu.edu.au/content.php?pid=100403&sid=2587885).
PRESENTATION
Essay should be word processed and include page numbers and student name and number in the footer. It is recommended that you check for plagiarism in your work before you submit.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All students should submit via Learnline:
- Word processed document only, PDF files are not accepted.
- Include an assignment cover sheetwith the plagiarism section signed.
- Ensure that your file is labelled in the format of firstnameLastnameAssign1.doc(e.g., johnAppleseedAssign1.doc).
– Note that there are no spaces or symbols in the file name.
RUBRIC
QUALITY OF RESPONSE |
NO RESPONSE |
POOR / UNSATISFACTORY |
SATISFACTORY |
GOOD |
EXCELLENT |
Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. |
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). |
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. |
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. |
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. |
5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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