Assignment Brief (RQF) Assignment Brief (RQF) Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Computing Student Name/ID Number: Unit Number and Title: Unit: 13 Computing Research Project Academic Year: 2018/2019 Unit Assessor: Buddhini Samarakkody Assignment Title: Pearson Set Assignment: Research Project based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Issue Date: Submission Date: 18th January 2020 Internal Verifier Name: Gajhanan Vettivel Date: 28th August 2019 Submission Format: The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The recommended word limit is 2,000–2,500 words, although you will not be penalised for exceeding the total word limit. Unit Learning Outcomes: LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research process. LO2 Conduct and analyse research relevant to a computing research project. LO3 Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders. LO4 Reflect on the application of research methodologies and concepts. Assignment Brief and Guidance: Scenario Artificial Intelligence covers computer systems which are able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence. These tasks might include visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages and many more. AI impacts on every aspect of society and has the potential to be fully integrated into daily work and social lives in the very near future. Prepared by: Higher Education Qualifications (HEQ) Version 1.0 – November 2017 DCL 1 – Public (Unclassified) Approved by: HEQ, QDAM (HE) 1 Assignment Brief (RQF) This unit will enable students to examine the multi-dimensions and applications of AI within computing systems from the standpoint of a prospective computing professional. This will provide the opportunity for students to investigate the uses and potential innovations within computing systems and explore the solutions to the problems presented. Students are to choose their own research topic for this unit. Strong research projects are those with clear, well focused and defined objectives. A central skill in selecting a research objective is the ability to select a suitable and focused research objective. One of the best ways to do this is to put it in the form of a question. Students should be encouraged by tutors to discuss a variety of topics related to the theme to generate ideas for a good research objective. The range of topics discussed could cover the following: • How does AI aid the in-depth exploration of an environment or system? • What role may AI play in generating content for big brand products and services? • How does AI and machine learning contribute to the innovative use of technology e.g. robotics, automotive transportation? • What impact will the future influences of AI have in our daily lives? You should refer to these instructions as you complete work for this unit. • Consider the development of a methodical and valid research proposal as the foundation for the project. • Choose a topic of personal interest in a specialism. The topic chosen should allow a sufficient and suitable degree of research through the existence of adequate background materials. • A good project proposal title should meet the following criteria: ○ The proposal is one that has an existing body of literature or source material that can be reviewed. ○ The proposal extends a current line of learning that will lend itself to further rigorous exploration. Research Project Brief 1. Define your research problem or question. This can be stated as a research question, objectives or hypothesis. 2. Provide a literature review giving the background and conceptualisation of your proposed area of study. This would provide existing knowledge and benchmarks by which your data can be judged. 3. Consider and define your research methodology and research process. Demonstrate understanding of the pitfalls and limitations of the methods chosen and ethical issues that might arise. 4. Draw points (1–3, above) together into a research proposal for agreement with your tutor. Prepared by: Higher Education Qualifications (HEQ) Version 1.0 – November 2017 DCL 1 – Public (Unclassified) Approved by: HEQ, QDAM (HE) 2 Assignment Brief (RQF) 5. Conduct your research as outlined in your proposal. Keep track of your findings as you work. 6. Carry out your research and analyse your findings in relation to your original research question. Draw conclusions. 7. Communicate the outcomes of your research project to the identified audience. 8. Reflect on the success of your research project and your performance at the end of the project with the inclusion of a project evaluation and recommendations. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Pass Merit Distinction LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research process LO1 & 2 P1 Produce a research proposal that clearly defines a research question or hypothesis supported by a literature review. P2 Examine appropriate research methods and approaches to primary and secondary research. M1 Evaluate different research approaches and methodology and make justifications for the choice of methods selected based on philosophical/theoretical frameworks. LO2 Conduct and analyse research relevant for a computing research project P3 Conduct primary and secondary research using appropriate methods for a computing research project that consider costs, access and ethical issues. M2 Discuss merits, limitations and pitfalls of approaches to data collection and analysis. P4 Apply appropriate analytical tools, analyse research findings and data. LO3 Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders Prepared by: Higher Education Qualifications (HEQ) Version 1.0 – November 2017 DCL 1 – Public (Unclassified) Approved by: HEQ, QDAM (HE) 3 D1 Critically evaluate research methodologies and processes in application to a computing research project to justify chosen research methods and analysis. Assignment Brief (RQF) P5 Communicate research outcomes in an appropriate manner for the intended audience. M3 Coherently and logically communicate outcomes to the intended audience demonstrating how outcomes meet set research objectives. D2 Communicate critical analysis of the outcomes and make valid, justified recommendations. LO4 Reflect on the application of research methodologies and concepts P6 Reflect on the effectiveness of research methods applied for meeting objectives of the business research project. M4 Provide critical reflection and insight that results in recommended actions for improvements and future research considerations. P7 Consider alternative research methodologies and lessons learnt in view of the outcomes. Prepared by: Higher Education Qualifications (HEQ) Version 1.0 – November 2017 DCL 1 – Public (Unclassified) Approved by: HEQ, QDAM (HE) 4 D3 Demonstrate reflection and engagement in the resource process leading to recommended actions for future improvement.
