CMS052 Abstract Data Types & Dynamic Data Structures Assessment 1
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CMP3060M Project – Assignment 2
Learning Outcome Criterion Pass 2:2 2:1 1st
LO2 – conduct a
comprehensive review
and critical appraisal of
relevant academic
literature as justification
and context for the
identified goals and
methods of a project.
The intended project is
evidenced and derived
via a review and critical
assessment of previous
work in the domain of
the intended project.
(15%)
A review of a small
sample of the relevant
literature. The majority
of the review is
descriptive, with only a
small amount of critical
assessment.
A broadly descriptive
review of appropriate
academic literature is
presented. Some critical
assessment is made of
the context of the work
that has been reviewed.
An in-depth review of the
relevant literature in the
domain of interest. A
considerable degree of
critical assessment has
been shown.
A comprehensive and insightful
review of the relevant literature
in the domain of interest. An
impressive degree of critical
analysis and assessment has
been shown in carrying out the
literature review.
LO3 – apply practical and
analytical skills in the
design and
implementation of an
artefact that represents
an output from at least
two stages of the
software development life
cycle.
Using an appropriate,
identified methodology,
design, develop and
implement a project
solution that achieves
the aim of the project.
Document the
processes required in
the design,
development and
implementation of the
project solution and
present them in an
appropriate academic
manner.
(65%)
Methodology chosen
may not be entirely
appropriate, justification
for it may lack detail.
A project solution which
only partially fulfils the
project aim. The
reasons for this are
either not given or may
be unconvincing. A
correctly structured
report which may,
however, struggle to
adequately explain or
fully justify the
processes followed
during the course of the
project.
The methodology used is
justified as best practice,
with reference to
appropriate academic
literature.
A project solution which
may only partially fulfil the
project aim. However, the
reasons for this are
clearly identified and fully
justified. The evaluation
of this solution may be
somewhat brief.
A correctly structured
report which may,
however, struggle to
adequately explain or
fully justify the processes
followed during the
course of the project.
The methodology used is
comprehensively justified
as best practice, with
reference to appropriate
academic literature.
A project solution which
clearly fulfils the aim of the
project, but may lack some
finesse in the way in which
this is done.
A comprehensive
evaluation of this solution
has been given.
A correctly structured
report presented in an
appropriate academic
manner. Good detail,
justification and
explanation are provided at
each stage of the design,
The methodology used in the
project is comprehensively
justified as best practice, with
reference to an in-depth review
of appropriate academic
literature.
A novel or particularly elegant
solution to an ambitious aim set
out in a demanding project. A
comprehensive and considered
evaluation of this solution has
been given. A very well written
and correctly structured report
presented in an appropriate
academic manner. Full detail,
justification and explanation are
provided at each stage of the
design, development and
implementation of the project
solution.
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development and
implementation of the
project solution.
LO4 – prepare a formal
technical report that
describes, justifies,
evaluates and
contextualises work
undertaken in a
significant project.
The Introduction, Aim
and Objectives of the
intended project are
provided. With the
Aims and Objectives
appropriate for the
project and the
Introduction providing
good scope of the
topic.
(10%)
The aim and objectives
presented are related to
the literature review,
but may not be logically
derived from it. The
scope of the project
identified in the
Introduction lacks some
detail.
The aim and objectives
presented relate clearly to
the literature review. The
scope of the project as
identified in the
introduction may not be
particularly challenging
but it does set the outline
for what the context of the
project is about.
The aim and objectives
presented relate clearly to
the literature review. The
introduction identifies the
scope of the project which
is challenging, but realistic.
The introduction makes
clear what the project
domain is.
An impressive degree of critical
analysis and assessment has
been shown, establishing clear
links to the aim and objectives
devised for the project.
The introduction clearly
identifies the scope of the
project which is ambitious, but
fully worthy of a mark at this
level.
LO5 – critically evaluate
and reflect on the process
of undertaking an
individual project.
Critically reflect on the
processes followed and
the decisions made in
the course of this
project.
Reflect on the lessons
identified from any
problems encountered.
(10%)
The critical reflection
dwells on time related
factors and lessons
(where identified) are
primarily about not
establishing (or
adhering to) a realistic
project plan.
A critical reflection which
may focus on mistakes
made or identified skill
gaps. The reflection may
struggle to identify clear
lessons from this.
A detailed critical reflection
of all decisions made and
processes followed.
Lessons have been
identified and discussed in
an academically reflective
manner.
A fully detailed critical reflection
of all the stages of the project
has been presented. This is
presented in an academically
reflective manner and deals
methodically with specific
problems that were
encountered, identifying lessons
learned from each of these.
Weighting All criteria are weighted as shown by the percentages indicated in the relevant criterion box.