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1.3.6 Planned outputs
Describe the key planned outputs of your discovery research.
Note: Supporting guidance covered in week 4 lecture.
1.3.7 Supporting materials - please provide any discussion guides and consent forms in
an appendix or supporting materials section, and refer to it in your research methods
section.
Provide any supporting material you intend on using in your research e.g. discussion guide,
consent form, observation guide etc.
Note: This is briefly discussed in the week 3 lecture and expanded on in week 4 lecture.
1.3.8 References
Please include any references you've used in this section. If you've used textbooks, articles,
webpages or anything, including personal communications, to inform your thinking, please
reference according to Harvard referencing style.
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1.4 Marking rubric – marks out of 100 converted to 10% of overall grade
MARKS /100 Poor (N) Satisfactory (P) Good (C) Superior (D) Exceptional (HD)
Project
background
(/20)
Project
background
missing or
insufficient.
Project background
described, with some
missing or insufficient
information.
Project background described
including the topic chosen, a
review of the topic area and
sets up the research
objectives adequately.
Project background
described clearly including
the topic chosen, a review of
the topic area and sets up the
research objectives well.
Project background described
clearly including the topic
chosen, a review of the topic area
and articulates a compelling case
for the research objectives.
Research
objectives
(/10)
Research
objectives
missing or
insufficient.
Research objectives
are only partially
related to topic choices
given in 1.2.
Research objectives relate to
the topic choices given in 1.2.
Some details may be unclear.
Research objectives relate to
the topic choices given in 1.2
and are clearly stated.
Research objectives relate to the
topic choices given in 1.2, are
clearly stated and justified.
Research
methods
(/30)
Research
methods
missing or
insufficient.
Attempt made to
outline research
methods, with missing
or incomplete
information or
justification.
At least two research methods
outlined and attempt made to
justify these choices. Some
information incomplete or
unclear e.g. feasibility of
choice.
At least two research
methods outlined and
choices justified. Possible
issues with feasibility or
ability to demonstrate
triangulation.
At least two research methods
clearly outlined and choices well
justified. Research methods are
feasible and appropriate for the
context with possibilities for
triangulation.
Participants,
recruitment &
planned outputs
(/20)
Information
missing or
insufficient.
Partial information
relating to participants,
recruitment, timeline
and planned outputs.
Information relating to
participants, recruitment,
timeline and planned outputs
made, with some errors.
Information relating to
participants, recruitment,
timeline and planned outputs
complete and adequate.
Information relating to
participants, recruitment,
timeline and planned outputs
complete and clear.
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Report quality
and
presentation
(/20)
Assessment
brief not
sufficiently
met.
Quality of
written
communication
is poor.
Inadequate or
missing
support
material.
Inadequate or
missing
referencing.
Report does not meet
specifications in brief.
Limited or no
connection to course
material and concepts.
Report structure and
presentation is poor.
Writing is difficult to
understand.
Inadequate support
material.
Inadequate
referencing.
Report mostly meets
specifications. Some
connection to course material
and concepts.
There are some issues or
inconsistencies in the
formatting and visual
presentation. Writing is
unclear or contains major
errors.
Issues with completeness of
support material.
Issues with completeness or
correctness of referencing.
Report meets specifications.
Clear connection to course
materials and concepts.
Mostly well-formatted and
visually appealing with some
areas for improvement.
Writing is clear and easy to
read with few errors.
Support material provided
with some minor issues.
Mostly complete and correct
referencing with some minor
errors.
Report meets specifications.
Clear connection to course
materials and concepts.
Report is professionally
formatted and visually appealing.
Writing is clear and easy to read
with few errors.
Support material provided with
few issues.
Complete and correct
referencing.
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2.1 Part 2: Discovery report
Assessment Type: Individual
Weighting: 30%
Due date: End of week 7 (Friday 22 September 2023)
Submission: PDF submission to the Assessment 1: Discovery report (Turnitin) submission point
on Wattle (available on Wattle from 15 September 2023)
Word limit: 2500 words total maximum
Late submission: Late submission is permitted for this assessment item. Late submission of
assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks
available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted
after 10 working days after the due date.
2.2 Discovery report details
Your discovery report should contain the following details as outlined in 2.2.1 to 2.2.8.
It is recommended that you use the structure and headings outlined below. If you do not follow
the structure below, make sure you cover each of the items listed in 2.2.1 to 2.2.8.
2.2.1 Project background
Describe what topic area you've chosen and provide a high-level background to this area based
on desk research, i.e. the review of secondary data sources. Explain why you've chosen this area
and provide enough background so that your research objectives make sense.
You may use or base this on ‘Project background’, Assessment 1, part 1.
2.2.2 Objectives
Describe what you aimed to learn or understand.
You may use or base this on ‘Research objectives’ from Assessment 1, part 1.
Note: Keep in mind this is design research intended to explore opportunities and ideas for how
digital can support the topic area.
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2.2.3 Methods
Describe the research methods chosen (at least 2) and explain how the use of the two (or more)
research methods enabled you to address your research objectives and triangulate your
findings. Listen to week 3 lecture recording for an explanation of triangulation.
Describe the participants involved (overall, not individuals) in your user research and the
strategies you used to recruit them.
2.2.4 Findings
Describe your findings from your user research, including your analysis approach and outputs.
Outputs may include, but are not limited to, themes and ‘how might we’ statements.
Please include evidence of your analysis in the supporting materials section.
Refer to lecture in week 4 for more information on this.
2.2.5 Recommendations
Share your recommendations based on your user research. Recommendations should include,
but are not limited to, 1-3 prioritised opportunity areas and/or ‘how might we’ statements.
Your prioritisation process should be described.
Refer to lecture in week 4 for more information on this.
2.2.6 Discussion
Discuss the user research process undertaken, including a reflection on the strengths and
limitations of your user research. The discussion should include reflections and limitations on
inclusion, culture, diversity and/or accessibility given your research methods and participants
involved.
Diversity, culture, inclusion and accessibility will be covered in week 5 lecture and week 6
lecture.
2.2.7 References
Please include any references you’ve used in this section. If you’ve used textbooks, articles,
webpages or anything, including personal communications, to inform your thinking, please
reference according to Harvard referencing style.
2.2.8 Supporting materials
Provide any supporting materials you used in your research e.g. discussion guide, consent form
template, observation guide etc.
To maintain confidentiality, you do not need to include completed consent forms.
Note: This is briefly discussed in the week 3 lecture and will be expanded on in week 4.
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MARKS /100 Poor (N) Satisfactory (P) Good (C) Superior (D) Exceptional (HD)
Project
background and
objectives (/10)
Project
background
and/or objectives
missing or
insufficient.
Project background
and objectives
described, with some
missing or insufficient
information.
Project background and
objectives described
including the topic chosen, a
review of the topic area and
research objectives
adequately set up. Some
details may be unclear.
Project background
described clearly including
the topic chosen, a review of
the topic area and sets up
the research objectives well.
Research objectives clearly
stated.
Project background described
clearly including the topic
chosen, a review of the topic
area and articulates a
compelling case for the
research objectives.
Research objectives clearly
stated and justified.
Research
methods
(/10)
Research
methods and/or
participant
recruitment
information
missing or
insufficient.
Attempt made to
outline research
methods, with missing
or incomplete
information.
Partial information
relating to participants
and recruitment.
At least two research
methods outlined and
attempt made to justify these
choices. Some information
incomplete.
Information relating to
participants and recruitment
described.
More detail may be required
or some details unclear.
At least two research
methods outlined and
choices justified.
Possible issues with ability
to demonstrate
triangulation.
Information relating to
participants and recruitment
complete and adequate.
At least two research methods
clearly outlined and choices
well justified. Research
methods are appropriate for the
context with possibilities for
triangulation.
Information relating to
participants and recruitment
complete and clear.
Findings
(/30)
Findings, analysis
and outputs
missing or
insufficient.
Attempt made to share
findings, analysis and
outputs.
Findings, analysis and
outputs shared.
Findings, analysis and
outputs shared and
described clearly.
Findings, analysis and outputs
shared and clearly described
and justified.
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Some information
missing or incomplete.
More detail may be required
or some details unclear.
Minor issues in some areas.
Recommendations
and discussion
(/30)
Recommendations
and discussion
missing or
insufficient.
Attempt made to share
recommendations and
discussion.
Some information
missing or incomplete.
Recommendations and
discussion shared.
More detail may be required
in some or both of these
sections. Some details may
be unclear.
Recommendations and
discussion shared,
described and clearly
justified.
Minor issues in some areas.
Recommendations and
discussion shared, described
clearly and strongly justified.
Report quality
and
presentation
(/20)
Assessment brief
not sufficiently
met.
Quality of written
communication is
poor. Inadequate
or missing support
material.
Inadequate or
missing
referencing.
Report does not meet
specifications in brief.
Limited or no
connection to course
material and concepts.
Report structure and
presentation is poor.
Writing is difficult to
understand.
Inadequate support
material.
Inadequate
referencing.
Report mostly meets
specifications. Some
connection to course
material and concepts.
There are some issues or
inconsistencies in the
formatting and visual
presentation. Writing is
unclear or contains major
issues.
Issues with completeness of
support material.
Issues with completeness or
correctness of referencing.
Report meets specifications.
Clear connection to course
materials and concepts.
Mostly well-formatted and
visually appealing with
some areas for
improvement. Writing is
clear and easy to read with
few errors.
Support material provided
with some minor issues.
Mostly complete and
correct referencing with
some minor errors.
Report meets specifications.
Clear connection to course
materials and concepts.
Report is professionally
formatted and visually
appealing.
Writing is clear and easy to read
with few errors.
Support material provided with
few issues.
Complete and correct
referencing.
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