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Assessment 3 – Report
Task overview
Assessment Name Report
Task Description In groups, you are required to produce a professionally presented and
comprehensive project report that documents the different steps you
have taken in this research, and details the most significant findings (see
below for more instructions on how to organise the report).
Due Date Refer to the Canvas site.
Length 2000 words (+/- 10%).
Weighting 40%
Individual or Group Group (a maximum 4 people per group).
Learning Outcomes
Measured
1. Apply knowledge of digital media and communication theory and
methods to understand and address real-world problems;
2. Apply an understanding of effective professional, ethical, and
socially-responsible communication conduct and practice;
3. Apply existing disciplinary knowledge and professional skills to
produce a real-world project or a series of projects;
4. Work effectively in a collaborative environment, providing support
and advice to fellow team members.
Task Instructions
Task Fundamentals
1. Carefully read the Criterion Reference Assessment (CRA) sheet featured on the
last two pages of this document.
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2. Use the following questions to help you build your project report:
a. What is the current state of your chosen subject matter/topic?
b. What are your initial datasets?
c. What is your research question/s?
d. What methods will you use to study your topic (data collection and
analysis)?
e. What are your main findings?
f. What further research could be done in this area?
3. Support your arguments using academic literature, and other relevant sources of
information.
You will be organised into groups in Week 8 of the semester. Refer to Canvas for
more information on how to join a group.
Presentation
Requirements
A Project Report template can be found on Canvas.
Resources for Task
Completion
• CCB303 unit materials.(available on the Canvas site).
• Independent research.
• QUT Cite|Write APA guide.
Submission Information
Submission
Requirements
This report needs to be an Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word document. Don’t forget to
include your names, student numbers, tutorial time and day, and the name of your
tutor on the cover page.
Please note: On submission, you are declaring that, unless otherwise acknowledged,
this submission is wholly yours and/or the group's work and it has not been used and
already submitted. I/We understand that this work may be submitted for plagiarism
check and consent to this taking place.
Moderation All staff who are assessing your work meet to discuss and compare their judgements
before marks or grades are finalised. Refer to MOPP C/5.1.7.
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Academic Integrity
As a student of the QUT academic community, you are asked to uphold the principles of academic integrity during
your course of study. QUT sets expectations and responsibilities of students specifically stating that students “adopt
an ethical approach to academic work and assessment in accordance with this policy and the Student Code of
Conduct (E/2.1)". Students need to be aware that academic integrity refers to text and non-text sources, i.e.
"copying or adapting non-text based material created by others, such as diagrams, designs, musical score, audio-
visual materials, art work, plans, code or photographs without appropriate acknowledgement" (MOPP C/5.3.6
Academic Integrity). It also includes self-plagiarism, this “involves the re-use by a student of their own work without
appropriate acknowledgement of the source. Students should seek express consent from the unit coordinator prior
to re-using their own work in an assessment submission" (MOPP C/5.3.6 Academic Integrity).
Students are expected to demonstrate their own understanding and thinking using ideas provided by ‘others’ to
support and inform their work, always acknowledging the source. While we encourage peer learning, it is not
appropriate to share assignments with other students unless your assessment piece has been stated as being a
group assignment. If you do share your assignment with another student, and they copy all or part of your
assignment for their submission, this is considered collusion and you may be reported for academic misconduct. If
you are unsure and need more information http://www.mopp.qut.edu.au/C/C_05_03.jsp#C_05_03.03.mdoc.
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CCB303 | Digital Media Project | Report | Assessment 3 | Marking Rubric
The purpose of this qualitative rubric is purely for your feedback. The marker will decide on the grade/mark to put on the assessment.
Criteria + High Distinction - + Distinction - + Credit - + Pass - + Fail - No Evidence
Literature review of the current
topic and methods
Weighting: 30%
Thoughtful, creative, and
comprehensive summary
of the current state of the
subject matter, using a
variety of credible
academic sources and key
unit terms.
Somewhat thoughtful
and comprehensive
summary of the current
state of the subject
matter, using a variety
of credible sources and
key unit terms.
Comprehensive
summary of the current
state of the subject
matter, using some
credible sources and
key unit terms.
Basic summary of the
current state of the
subject matter, using
few credible sources
and key unit terms.
Incomplete summary
and reflections of the
subject matter. No
clear attempt has been
made to use credible
sources and key unit
terms.
No evidence of
meeting this
criterion.
Analysis and evaluation
Weighting: 50%
Thoughtful, creative, and
comprehensive critical
examination of findings
that clearly answers the
research question/s.
Recommendations for
future application of the
research
are thoughtful and
comprehensive, and
demonstrate an
understanding of why the
research is significant and
compelling.
Somewhat thoughtful
and comprehensive
critical examination of
findings that clearly
answers the research
question/s.
Recommendations for
future application of
the research
are comprehensive, and
demonstrate an
understanding of why
the research is
significant and
compelling.
Comprehensive
explanation of critical
examination of findings
that somewhat answers
the research
question/s.
Recommendations for
future application of
the research
are somewhat
comprehensive, and, at
times, demonstrate an
understanding of why
the research is
significant and
compelling.
Basic explanation of
findings that somewhat
answers the research
question/s.
Provides basic
recommendations for
future application of
the research. Surface
level understanding of
why the research is
significant and
compelling.
Incomplete explanation
of findings that fails to
answer the research
question/s.
Provides incomplete
recommendations for
future application of
the research. Evidence
does not demonstrate
a clear understanding
of why the research is
significant and
compelling.
No evidence of
meeting this
criterion.
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Writing
Weighting: 10%
Thorough proofreading is
evident: Spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation are error-
free throughout.
Consistent use of
discipline specific
vocabulary is applied
throughout.
The source of external
ideas is consistently
acknowledged in
thorough and correct
detail in citations and
references, and is done
so in accordance with the
APA style.
Adheres to word limit.
Mostly consistent
proofreading is evident:
Spelling, grammar, and
punctuation are almost
error-free throughout.
Use of discipline
specific vocabulary is
mostly applied
throughout.
The source of external
ideas is consistently
acknowledged with
only a few minor errors
in citations and
references, and is
dones so in accordance
with the APA style.
Adheres to word limit.
Adequate proofreading
is evident: Some minor
errors in the use of
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation. Use of
some discipline specific
vocabulary is applied.
The source of external
ideas is inconsistently
acknowledged in
citations and references
contain a number of
errors in accordance
with the APA style.
Adheres to word limit.
Inadequate
proofreading is evident:
Written expression at
times lacks a clear
structure; werrors in
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation are
present. Limited use of
discipline specific
vocabulary is applied.
Acknowlegdement of
external ideas is largely
inaccurate and/or
inconsistent.
Referencing contains a
significant number of
errors. More attention
to detail is required.
May be slightly under
or over word limit.
Inadequate
proofreading is
evidence: Written
expression is poorly
structured; report is
poorly written and
contains frequent
errors. Discipline
specific vocabulary is
lacking or is incorrectly
used.
Acknowlegdement of
external ideas is
significantly inaccurate,
inconsistent, or
missing. Referencing
contains a significant
number of errors. More
attention to detail is
required.
Significantly over or
under word limit.
No evidence of
meeting this
criterion.
Peer assessment
Weighting: 10%
This will be an individual mark. Your fellow group members will assess your contribution using an assessment tool in
Canvas. Please note that this is a group assessment and that there is an expectation that all members of a group
contribute to the assessment.
No evidence of
meeting this
criterion.
Where + is high in the range and – is low in the range.