Contemporary Issues in IT

Assessment TASK - ESSAY

Topic

Discuss the positive and negative impacts of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) upon business, society and culture since the invention of the Internet and the role computer professionals have in ensuring ethical use of emerging ICT uses in the future.

Word Count: 1400

Due Date: 20 December 2020

Assessment TYPE: ESSAY

Assessment Criteria for the Essay

This essay is worth 35 marks for the unit.

The criteria used to assess the essay are:

6 marks = Research

�     Evidence of appropriate breadth and depth of research for the question

�     Relationship and relevance of articles to the question

�     Appropriate referencing of articles.

22 marks = Content and Analysis

�     Clear and appropriate understanding of the question

�     Critical discussion of the question  

�     Logical argument demonstrated through referenced articles.

7 marks = Clarity

�     Suitable structure and organisation

�     Clarity of writing style for readability

�     Appropriate expression, grammar and spelling.