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Charles Sturt University Subject Outline

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ITC571 - Emerging Technologies and InnovationSession 2 2014Faculty of BusinessSchool of Computing and MathematicsCSU Study Centre MelbourneInternal ModeSubject Coordinator Rajasekaran Lakshmiganthan

Subject OverviewWelcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University This subject outline is accessiblethrough mobile devices from httpmcsueduau

This subject provides for an in-depth study at an advanced level of a topic in Information Technologyor Computational Modelling selected by a student

IntroductionThis subject requires research and project work at an advanced level on a topic whole of courserelated to emerging technologies and innovation In the context of professional practice students willdraw upon prior learning in their Masters course to execute an on aIndependent Capstone Projectselected topic

will guide and act as a scaffold orITC571 syllabus Study Schedule and Modules Study Guideframework for the in-depth capstone study The capstone experience will involve a blend of researchand project work as defined by the nature of the topic Each topic will offer an authentic or real-lifelearning experience Here is a snapshot of the Topics in the Modules tool via the Interact sidebarmenu

Students will select a topic from a given list or may have a topic approved on the latest Emerging



The linked from the Module sidebar menu inTechnologies and Innovation Module Study GuideInteract in ITC571 will also work on how to locate and extract sources of information build your ownlibrary of readings for analysis and evaluation as part of a critical analysis process that builds a reviewof the literature and identifies gaps in what is known about your topic

While individual capstone topics are recommended there is scope to allow for group work via adetailed work breakdown structure (WBS) and a rubric of criteria for individual assessment Eachtopic will be an open-ended problem-based or project-based learning experience Continuous weeklyreporting is done by editing individual and attending any online or classroom meetingsProject Blogsin the schedule

ITC571 has many beyond the subject profile at the end of a Mastersbroad educational objectivescourse in Information Technology These include

integrating knowledge and skills developed from doing other subjects in the course as awhole - with initiative and creativitydemonstrating competencies and graduate attributes developed in the core subjectsdesign and completion of a project on time and reporting in professional standard in a writtenreport and seminar presentationpreparing you for a professional future in the workplace andor further study for a higherdegree (Doctorate)

This in ITC571 will also enable you to show how toCapstone Project Experience

interpret and evaluate an overview of recent trends in emerging technologies and innovationperform literature searches and critically analyse the literature in the chosen topiccritically reflect on and synthesize complex information problems concepts and theories inthe chosen topicapply project management and ICT tools to plan execute record and present their research and project work as a capstone experiencedemonstrate advanced communication skills in transmitting their capstone experiences and ideas

Your subject coordinatorRajasekaran Lakshmiganthan

Teaching staffLecturer Rajasekaran Lakshmiganthan

Email (mailtocngstudygroupcom)rlakshmiganthanstudygroupcom

Academic biographyRajasekaran LAKSHMIGANTHAN has been a Lecturer at Charles Sturt University Study CentreMelbourne for the IT Degrees He has a Master in Computer Applications amp A Bachelor degree inComputer Science from University of Madras Chennai He also has a Diploma of VocationalEducation and Training Diploma of Training Design and Development and Certificate IV in Trainingand Assessment

He has 15 years of teaching experience in Higher Education primarily at the undergraduate andpostgraduate levels He has taught at universities in Australia Malaysia and India He has also heldpositions in (Head of School Course Coordinator Lecturer Trainer andThe Education IndustryAssessor) as well as various positions in (Web DeveloperInformation Technology IndustryDatabase Administrator and Senior Test Analyst) since 1998



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Other teaching staffStudy Centre Campus (Melbourne) Raja Lakshmiganthan Study Centre Campus (Sydney) Abeer Alsadoon

Subject preparation (Guide Only for Subject preparation) Suggested Areas of ResearchProject Work

Software Development and Online Systems

Web applications developmentMobile Device applicationsComputer VisionMultimedia Systems social media interactive systems game development e-learningsystems

Network Design and Implementation

Wireless Networks (WiFi)Near Field Communication (NFC)RFID applications (supply chain management - asset tracking)Wireless sensor network technology sensor nodes and sensor webs

ICT Security and ICT Management

Alignment of IT Management and Enterprise Architecture with the business goals ethics andstrategic planningInformation Security analysis planning and implementationBusiness Intelligence and Dashboard Reporting

Sample Capstone Topics

Social media and Mobile applications innovation in the tourism industrySensor Networks in agriculture from virtual fencing to monitoring soil moisture and nutrientcontentThe alignment of ICT security procedures with ethics in an organization

Learning outcomesOn successful completion of this subject students will

- be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the technical and theoretical aspectsof the area studied and - be able to evaluate the technical and theoretical knowledge and identify its potential for applicationto research or practical use

Contact Procedures

Academic enquiriesAny questions concerning the teaching of this subject can be made by contacting your subjectcoordinator

Subject Coordinator Rajasekaran Lakshmiganthan Email rlakshmiganthanstudygroupcom Phone To be advised Fax To be advised



Campus To be advised BuildingRoom number To be advised

Consultation proceduresThe Faculty of Business is committed to staff engaging with their students and students receivingadequate support so that they have the best possible chance of succeeding in their studies Thereforestudents who are not completing assignments or sitting for tests or who are not engaging with thesubject may be contacted by the subject coordinator to discuss their circumstances

Minimum standards of consultationAccording to the Academic Communication with Students Policy(httpspolicycsueduauviewcurrentphpid=00139s3) (clause 8 in section 3) when a studentdirectly contacts a teaching staff member for information advice andor support (except in onlineteaching spaces) the teaching staff member will respond to the request within 3 working days Clauses19-21 Use of Online Discussion and Communication Technologies states that for each subject theSubject Coordinator will be expected to set up andor activate an appropriate asynchronouscommunication technology and respond at least once a week to student messages that requestinformation and advice

The Higher Degree by Research Candidates Policy - Academic Communication(httpspolicycsueduauviewcurrentphpid=00283) states that a Communication Plan adocumented agreement between a HDR candidate and hisher supervisory team that establishescommon understandings and expectations of how and when communication will occur during thecandidature will be developed The Plan should then be reviewed regularly throughout candidature

Contact proceduresPlease feel free to email you lecturer if you have any questions however please mention the followingdetails clearly in your emails to avoid your email being treated as SPAM

1 Your full name 2 Your Student ID and 3 Subject Code

I may not be able to answer an email if I do not have the above information simply because I maynot understand the content well enough

Please send a brief message regarding the issue Include your phone number so a staff member cancontact you via phone if that is more appropriate

Email rlakshmiganthanstudygroupcom

Subject Delivery

Classtutorial times and locationL1T1 Thursdays 900 AM - 1200 PM

Important It is essential that you keep checking the notice boards for the latest class information Thetimetable may change due to unavoidable circumstances and it is important to monitor the timetablenotice boards regularly



Learning teaching and support strategiesThe study guide for this subject has been written specifically to guide you through the sections (andquestions) of the prescribed textbook relevant to each topic

You should check the Interact Site at least weekly for postings announcements lecture informationand other resources that will assist your studies or additional information and resources vital to yoursuccess in the subject Studying at university does not mean studying alone Take advantage of collective wisdom and postyour questions to the subject forum Use the subject schedule to plan your studies over the session The first assessment task in this subject is designed to identify students who are not engaged inthe subject and are therefore at risk of failure or withdrawal Information on effective time management is available on the CSU Learning Skills website via thefollowing link studentcsueduau Visit the Learning Skills website for advice about assignment preparation academic reading and notetaking referencing effective time management and preparing for exams at studentcsueduau You can also contact an adviser through Student Central on the following number

(or from outside Australia)1800 275 278 +61 2 6933 7507 FREE Queries regarding the content of this subject should be directed to your Subject Coordinator Library servicesYou can find on the Library Services web site full details of how we can help you find books articlesAustralian and international databases full-text newspapers and journals electronic referencecollections as well as links to other libraries and their catalogues The Library website provides access to print and online material such as books reports journalsarticles dissertations newspapers and other reference tools You will also find guides and assistanceto help you use the Librarys resourceshttpwwwcsueduaudivisionlibrary You can find Library Services on both the CSU website and the SGA library catalogue websiteincluding access to a wide range of electronic books electronic journals as well as textbooks availablefor loan in the Darlinghurst campus library You can also access reports journals articlesdissertations full text newspapers and online reference resources (eg ABS statistics Australianstandards encyclopaedias dictionaries) as well as links to other libraries and their catalogues

- SGA Darlinghurst library catalogue including electronic books and httpalephunilinceduausgaelectronic journals online

- CSU Library Services catalogue including online tutorialshttpwwwcsueduaudivisionlibraryand video tutorials in research skills finding articles for assignments APA referencing and otherstyles topic analysis Endnote referencing program and many other online library services to help yousuccessfully complete your assignments for all CSU courses

- Powerful search engine from National Library of Australia to access manyhttptrovenlagovaudifferent online resources on any subject from one search Interlibrary Loans are also available to all students from the network of CSU libraries as well asrenewing and extending loans



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Contact Details for renewing loans locating books and other information SGA Melbourne LibraryMarian Lees ndash Director Library ServicesPh (03) 9935 7921Email (mailtoMLeesstudygroupcom) MLeesstudygroupcom Library HelpAnswers to your frequently asked questions about Library services and resources are available athttpwwwcsueduaudivisionlibraryhow-tofaq Library skills tutorialsSmartSkills is a self-paced interactive online tutorial which teaches core research skills such as usinglibrary databases and the library catalogue It incorporates a number of exercises and quizzes to testyour understanding It is modular and can be done in any order at any time SmartSkills is located onthe Library website (go to How to use the library and Library skills tutorial) or can be accesseddirectly at httpwwwweb-ezycomcsuweb-ezy Academic learning skills assistanceVisit the learning skills website for advice about assignment preparation academic reading andnote-taking referencing and preparing for exams at httpstudentcsueduaustudy You may also contactSofia AlbertEmail (mailtosalbertstudygroupcom) salbertstudygroupcomPhone (03) 9935 7919 For appointments please see ReceptionQueries regarding the content of this subject should be directed to your subject lecturer

Student WorkloadCSU Academic Senate policy states that a standard 8 point subject should require you to spend a totalof 140-160 hours engaged in the learning and teaching activities This means an average of 10 to 12hours each week This subject complies with this policy

Subject ContentIntroduction and selecting a capstone topic area to reviewProject design planning execution and reportingResearch Skills locating and evaluating information credibility of sources and referencingExtracting information from readings for critical analysisPreparing and writing a literature review or capstone reportPresenting your project

Schedule 201460 Session

SessionWeek

WeekCommencing

Modules Notes

1 28-Jul-2014 Topic 1 How to findtrends with emergingtechnologies andinnovation

Selecting a topic and setup Interact Projectsite andor use blog for documentation ofprogress

2 04-Augl-2014 Topic 1 continued Capstone Research Topic is finalised andposted to forum

3 amp 4 11-Aug-2014 Topic 2 Project Planning Use software to develop a project planwith WBS milestones and Gantt chart



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eg Microsoft Project(httpofficemicrosoftcomen-auproject)or open source tools like ( GanttProject

) or httpwwwganttprojectbiz ( OpenProj

)httpsourceforgenetprojectsopenprojor

( OpenProject)httpswwwopenprojectorgabout

Topic 3 Research Skills Assessment Item 1 Due 18 Aug 2014 (5-6 pages)1000-1200 words

5 18-Aug-2014 Topic 4 Extractinginformation fromreadings for criticalanalysis

6 25-Aug-2014 Topics 3 and 4 continued 01-Sep-2014 Mid Session Break Continue to work with Modules and your

capstone project work7 08-Sep-2014 Topic 5 Preparing and

writing a literaturereview or capstonereport

8 15-Sep-2014 Topic 5 continued

Assessment Item 2 Due 08 Sep 2014 (10-12 pages)2000 words

9 22-Sep-2014 Topic 6 Presenting aseminar

PrepareEdit Final Project Report thatdocuments all of the Capstone Project

10 29-Sep-2014 Topic 6 continued Edit Final Capstone Project Report andSeminar Notes

11 06-Oct-2014 Capstone Report andSeminar

Assessment Item 3 Due 29 Sep 2014 Project Report and Seminar

(15-25 pages)3000-5000 words12 13-Oct-2014 Labour Day Monday

NSW

20-Oct-2014 EXAMINATIONSBEGIN

No exam for this subject

27-Oct-2014 EXAMINATIONS Week2

Residential schoolThere is no residential school for this subject

Text and Learning Materials

Prescribed text(s)There is NO prescribed text for this subject What you read and how much you read will depend onyour chosen emerging and innovative technology

Recommended reading resourcesProject Management Software

The following project management software and the skills you have acquired from previous studies inIT Project Management can be used to develop a with milestones and Capstone Project Plan WBS

etcGantt chart

( )Microsoft Project Pro httpofficemicrosoftcomen-auproject



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Open source tools like ( )GanttProject httpwwwganttprojectbiz

( )OpenProj httpsourceforgenetprojectsopenproj ( )OpenProject httpswwwopenprojectorgabout

Bibiographic Software

EndNoteYou can download the software for computer or iPad and with the Web version ofEndNote syncEndNote as well as learn about its use via the links to resources at httplibguidescsueduauendnote

Assessment Information

Pass RequirementsTo pass this subject you must achieve a mark of in both the and 50 Overall Mark Assessment Item

(final report and seminar)3

GradesFinal grades for this subject are awarded by the Business Faculty Assessment Committee inaccordance with the Universitys Assessment Regulations (See current Academic Regulations via

)httpwwwcsueduauacad_secacademic-manualdocsg1pdf

Grading Scale

Your final grade for the subject as a whole will be based on the grading scale outlined in the CSUAssessment Regulations

HD High Distinction 85 - 100 An outstanding level of achievement in relation to the assessment process

DI Distinction 75 - 84 A high level of achievement in relation to the assessment process

CR Credit 65 - 74 A better than satisfactory level of achievement in relation to the assessment process

PS Pass 50 - 64 A satisfactory level of achievement in relation to the assessment process

FL Fail 0 - 49 An unsatisfactory level of achievement

The percentages specified above should be viewed only as guidelines for the award of final grades

The Faculty has an obligation to ensure that grades are equitable across different cohorts of the samesubject offering and will undertake appropriate moderation processes to ensure that grades areawarded consistently in accordance with the Universitys Moderation Policy

For further information please consult the Academic Regulations of the Academic Manual httpwwwcsueduauacad_secacademic-manualgcontmhtm

Assessment RequirementsAssessment at CSU is criterion-referenced and standards-based where students work is assessedagainst stated criteria that reflect the expected learning outcomes of the course and subject Subjectsthat use a satisfactoryunsatisfactory grading scale will have this clearly identified within the SubjectOutline



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For further information please consult the Universitys Assessment Policy Coursework Subjects(httpspolicycsueduauviewcurrentphpid=00301)

PresentationAll the assessments should be academically written and well presented Specific presentationinformation (if any) will be posted on the Subject Interact site

PlagiarismCharles Sturt University expects that the work of its students and staff will uphold the values ofacademic honesty and integrity The Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism is located at

This is an important resource that will help you understandhttpstudentcsueduaustudyplagiarismthese values and apply them in practice You should familiarise yourself with these requirements andensure that all assessments submitted by you are your own work have not been submitted elsewhereand comply with the Universitys requirements for academic integrity

The University has purchased Turnitin software This software has two functions a pre-emptiveeducation function which students may use to check their own work prior to submission and aplagiarism detection function which academics may use to check the studentrsquos work for impropercitation or potential plagiarism Use by students is optional and is not a prerequisite for submission

You are encouraged to check your work for originality prior to submission You can register withTurnitin to create a Student Account under the CSU Turnitin Licence at

Further information on how to use Turnitin is providedhttpwwwturnitincomlogin_pageaspwithin the Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism httpstudentcsueduaustudyplagiarismchecking

ExtensionsIn order to ensure that students who hand their assignments in on time are not disadvantaged and toenable the lecturer to comply with the requirement to return assignments to the class within 21 daysthe following rules about extensions will be strictly enforced

Extensions be granted for online tests as these have to be done within a specific timecannotframe after which the answers are released to the class automatically Computer problems (such as the speed of your computer and the time it may take you toupload assignments onto EASTS) and normal work-related pressures and familycommitments do not constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions If it becomes obvious that you are not going to be able to submit an assignment on timebecause of an unavoidable problem you must submit your request for an extension to theSubject Coordinator in writing (email or post) to the due dateprior

Requests for extensions will not be granted on or after the due date so you must make surethat any extension is requested prior to the day on which the assignment is due

You are expected to do all you can to meet assignment deadlines Work and family relatedpressures do not normally constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions orincomplete grades If you apply for an extension you may be asked to email your lecturer on what you havedone so far on the assignment You must be able to provide (such as a certificate from a doctor ordocumentary evidencecounsellor) justifying the need for an extension as soon as practicable - but please note that ifthe circumstances giving rise to the request for an extension arise on a day when you cannotget documentary evidence you must still apply for the extension andbefore the due datesubmit the documentary evidence afterwards Given the tight deadlines involved in returning assignments to students and putting feedback



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on Interact the maximum extension granted generally will be seven (7) days from the due date

Assignments received more than 10 days after the due date or extension date will not bemarked unless the staff member decides otherwise Items received late will be penalised at10 of the mark available for the assessment item per day it is late (see below) Note that for purposes of measuring lateness the day begins just after 0000 hrs AEST - soan assignment received after midnight of the due date will be penalised 10 for latenessThis rule will be applied to all students uniformly

Online SubmissionAssignments should be submitted through Turnitin Turnitin password details for this subject will beprovided on the campus noticeboard and via CSU Interact announcement

Postal SubmissionUnder normal circumstances postal submissions will not be accepted for any of the assessmentsrequired

Hand Delivered SubmissionUnder normal circumstances hand delivered submissions will not be accepted for any of theassessments required

Faxed Emailed AssignmentsFaxed or emailed assessment tasks will not be accepted under normal circumstances

Penalties for Late SubmissionThe Faculty of Business has determined that the penalty for the late submission of an assessment task(without obtaining the Subject Coordinators approval for an extension) will be

of the maximum marks allocated for the assessment10 deduction per day including weekendstask ie 1 day late 10 deduction or 2 days late 20 deduction

An example of the calculation would be

Maximum marks allocated = 20 Penalty for one day late = 2 marks (so a score of 1820 becomes 1620 and a score of 1220 becomes1020)

If an assignment is due on a Friday but is not submitted until the following Tuesday then the penaltywill be four days (40 deduction or 8 marks in the example above)

Submissions more than 10 days late will be acknowledged as received but will not be marked

ResubmissionUnder normal circumstances resubmission of assessment items will not be accepted for any of theassessments required in this subject

Assignment ReturnYou should normally expect your marked assignment to be despatchedreturned to you within threeweeks of the due date if your assignment was submitted on time If an assignment is submitted ontime but not returned by the return date you should make enquiries in the first instance to the subjectlecturer If the subject lecturer is not available contact Reception

FeedbackYour lecturer will give you feedback on your assignments in class



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Assessment ItemsItem number Title Type Value Due date Return date

1 Capstone Project Proposal and Plan Assignment 20 18-Aug-2014 08-Sep-2014

2 Literature Review Assignment 20 08-Sep-2014 29-Sep-2014

3 Capstone Project Report and Seminar Assignment 60 29-Sep-2014 20-Oct-2014

due date is the last date for assessment items to be received at the University

applies only to assessment items submitted by the due date

Assessment item 1Capstone Project Proposal and Plan

Value 20 Due date 18-Aug-2014

Return date 08-Sep-2014 Length 1000-1200 words (5-6 pages)

Submission method optionsAlternative submission method

Task

WHAT TO DO

Follow the and work with the in Interact as they provide a Study Schedule Modules tool for your learning in this subject scaffold

Develop a detailed and using Capstone Project Proposal Plan project management

(as listed in the Study Schedule) and the skills you have acquired from IT Project softwareManagement to develop a project plan with WBS milestones and Gantt chart eg Microsoft

(httpofficemicrosoftcomen-auproject)Project Pro(httpofficemicrosoftcomen-auproject) or open source tools like GanttProject(httpwwwganttprojectbiz) (httpwwwganttprojectbiz)or OpenProj(httpsourceforgenetprojectsopenproj)(httpsourceforgenetprojectsopenproj) or

(httpswwwopenprojectorgabout) (httpswwwopenprojectorgabout) OpenProject Begin a for your chosen emerging technology topic or setup an Interactproject blogproject site as your cloud for storing project files and links to objects Wordpress Googles

(httpswwwbloggercomhome) are common blogging systems but you may haveBloggeryour own favourite site to use

Choose and develop a limited blogger profile and enter a suitable TITLE for your blog(eg ) ndash not your full nameChrisrsquos Capstone Joersquos Wireless Technology ProjectFor WEB ADDRESS - use your student number as your account name (URL) or otherunique identifierMake a first post - a short introduction about you and the project - remember to save thenPublish the blog entry Check with a friend or family member to ensure that heshe cansee your first posting This is also to check you have the right URL to include in thisproposal and plan for your projectThe blog is ideally updated each week with 3 or 4 entries at a minimum standard and willbecome a valuable tool for and as the foundation fordocumenting your project notesediting and writing the Captsone Project Report An ideal blog entry will have around50-150 words (150-600 words a week)

The blog will NOT be assessed again after this task but you are to include the Web addressor of your blog on the cover page for your URL Capstone Project Proposal and Plan



Rationale

The allows for a broad range of project areas like systemsCapstone Topic Project Planadministration database systems IT security mobile technology etc Often the project has a sponsorand is linked to your interest or workplace needs The proposal has a ( research component

) so in some cases you may need to find a supervisor willing toAssessment Item 2 Literature Reviewaccept you as a candidate

The being assessed in this item include how you interpret and evaluate anLearning Outcomesoverview of recent trends in emerging technologies and innovation and begin to to plan executerecord and present your research and project work as a capstone experience

Marking criteria

Your and will be evaluated with a series of questionsCapstone Project Proposal Plan

Is the capstone topic area appropriateHas the been setupProject BlogHas there been sufficient justification of the choice of the topicIs there enough scope for a sufficiently deepcomplex analysisIs the scope appropriate for what might be reasonably expected in the capstone projectsubjectIs the methodology proposed clearAre the deliverables clearly set outAre the deliverables sufficiently complex to justify a pass in this activityIs it likely that the proposed activities can be reasonably carried outIs it likely that the student will have access to the necessary resources to do a satisfactoryjobIs the time line proposed realistic

20 (Marks 100 maximum with Criteria)Value



The ITC571 Capstone Project Proposal and Plan Assessment Criteria

Criteria =gt 85HD 75-84DI 65-74CR 50-64PSProject Blog is createdand functional and of thetopic area is appropriateand has been justified bystudent andsupervisorsponsor1000

The rationale andrecommendations by the supervisoror sponsor of the projectdemonstrate that an evaluation ofrecent trends in emergingtechnologies and innovation has ledto an appropriate topic selection The Project Blog contains justification of the topic andinformation and facts about theproblem and purpose of theinvestigation850 to 1000

The rationale and recommendationsby the supervisor or sponsor of theproject demonstrate that anevaluation of recent trends inemerging technologies andinnovation has led to an appropriatetopic selection The Project Blog containsjustification of the topic and someinformation and a few facts aboutthe problem and purpose of theinvestigation750 to 849

The rationale and recommendationsby the supervisor or sponsor of theproject do not necessarilydemonstrate that an evaluation ofrecent trends in emergingtechnologies and innovation has ledto an appropriate topic selection The Project Blog containsjustification of the topic is donebriefly with a few with informationand facts but very little or nopurpose of the investigation650 to 749

The rationale is not clear and theproject has no clearrecommendations by any sponsor orsupervisor Incomplete Project Blog or noneexists Topic selection has not beenfully justified by inclusion ofinformation and facts about theproblem and purpose of theinvestigation500 to 649

Project scopemethodology presentationand project managementtools and techniques used3000

Proposal is well written with nogrammatical or spelling errors hasevidence that is has been reviewedat least once Project ScopeMethodology and all projectmanagement tools and techniquesare included such as timelineWBS Gantt chart All sections inthe proposal and plan are clearlyset our for the reader 2550 to 3000

Proposal is well written with only afew grammatical or spelling errorsand has evidence that is has beenreviewed at least once ProjectScope Methodology and all projectmanagement tools and techniquesare mostly included such astimeline WBS Gantt chart Theproposal and plan overall areclearly set our for the reader2250 to 2549

Proposal is well written withseveral grammatical or spellingerrors but has no evidence that ishas been reviewed Project ScopeMethodology and all projectmanagement tools and techniquesare mostly included such astimeline WBS Gantt chart Mostsections in the proposal and planare clearly set our for the reader1950 to 2249

Proposal is not well written withmany grammatical or spelling errorsand no evidence that is has beenreviewed Project ScopeMethodology and a projectmanagement tool was used but notall techniques are complete such thetimeline WBS or Gantt chartFurther refinement of the proposaland plan are expected 1500 to 1949

Practicality of theresources a realistictimeline and thedeliverables in theproposed solution2000

Proposed solution demonstratesfull understanding of real-worldconstraints and the timeline inWBS and Gantt chart specifies duedates for required deliverablesMaterials list is reasonable givenresources Proposal clearly linksthe problem to the proposedsolution1700 to 2000

Proposed solution demonstrates agood understanding of real-worldconstraints and the timeline in WBSand Gantt chart specifies most duedates for required deliverablesMaterials list is mostly reasonablegiven resources Proposal does linkto the problem to the proposedsolution1500 to 1699

Proposed solution demonstrates apoor understanding of real-worldconstraints and the timeline in WBSand Gantt chart is breif and onlyspecifies some of the due dates forrequired deliverables Materials listis lacking details given resourcesProposal makes very littleconnection between the proposedsolution and the problem1300 to 1499

Proposed solution is too general orincomplete in places anddemonstrates a lack ofunderstanding of real-worldconstraints The WBS and Ganttchart are too generic or missing andonly specifies some of the due datesfor required deliverables Materialslist is not given Proposal makes no connection between the proposedsolution and the problem1000 to 1299

Critical Thinking and Identifies strengths and weaknesses Identifies strengths and weaknesses Identifies some personal Identifies some personal



understanding of theproblem and considerationof users3000

in own thinking recognizespersonal assumptions values andperspectives compares to othersrsquoand evaluates them in the contextof alternate points of view2550 to 3000

in own thinking recognizespersonal assumptions values andperspectives compares to othersrsquowith some comparisons of alternatepoints of view2250 to 2549

assumptions values andperspectives recognizes some assumptionsvalues and perspectives of othersshallow comparisons of alternatepoints of view1950 to 2249

assumptions values andperspectives does not consider alternate points ofview1500 to 1949

Timeliness andcompletion of projectproposal and plan 1000

All required elements of the projectproposal and plan are completedand produced on time

850 to 1000

Most of required elements of theproject proposal and plan areproduced on time

750 to 849

Only a few required elements of theproject proposal and plan arecompleted and produced on time

650 to 749

Not all required elements of theproject proposal and plan arecompleted or produced on time

500 to 649



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Presentation

Capstone Project Plan sample format(subject to change or modified to include systems development projects)

Title Emerging Technology and Innovation TopicProject Blog ( provided)Web address

RationaleProblem domainPurpose and justification

Sponsor or Supervisor recommendation (if applicable) Research Questions

Conceptual or Theoretical FrameworkMethodology

and method(s)Research Systems DevelopmentData collection or systems design methodsEthical IssuesCompliance Requirements (Workplace Industry or Government regulations)Analysis of data

Project PlanDeliverables (Conclusions Recommendations Software code etc)Work breakdown structure (WBS)Risk AnalysisDurationGantt chart

References (if required)Appendix

Assessment item 2Literature Review

Value 20 Due date 08-Sep-2014

Return date 29-Sep-2014 Length 2000 words (10-12 pages)


Task

WHAT TO DO

Write a following a set structure TheLiterature Review for your Capstone TopicLiterature Review is a critical examination of the most relevant recent and scholarlyresearch on the topic area that is not just a summary of the articles you have read You can get help in from the and otherWriting a Literature Review ITC571 Modules toolstudy advices and tips from

(PDF files to download) Study Resources httpstudentcsueduaustudyresources from APA style Referencing httpstudentcsueduaustudyreferencing-at-csu

The CSU Library website for in Information Technology Computing and LibGuidesMathematics at httplibguidescsueduaucatphpcid=66969

Bibliographic software and tutorials at EndNote LibGuidehttplibguidescsueduauendnote

Review the emerging technology (use internet magazines news articles online databases



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eBooks) and submit a on your topic 2000-word review of the literature A good place to start a collection of articles in your review of the literature is via the

search tool located on the at PRIMO CSU Library website httpwwwcsueduaudivisionlibrary

As an example the Capstone Topic search on a topic like PRIMO near field

returned the following list of very recent journals bookscommunication applicationsconference proceedings and eBooks related to the Topic

Library Resources



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Information Technology Journal Databases httpwwwcsueduaudivisionlibraryfind-infodatabasessubjectinfotech

Information Technology amp Computing (http LibGuides httplibguidescsueduauitchttplibguidescsueduauitc)

The following questions may be useful while reviewing the topic

What is the new technologyWhat does it do and what are the special features it hasWhen is it coming out in the market and how much will it costWhat industry will the new technology affect (Medical agricultural computer businessetchellip)In your opinion will the new technology be beneficial to society Why or why notWhat did you learn from a critical analysis of your sources of information on this newtechnology

Rationale

The rationale of this assessment is to test your ability to review evaluate critique and support othersopinions as well as existing literature using a scholarly writing style You will also demonstrate yourability to carry out independently research and locate information from various sources such asjournals conference proceedings online databases eBooks and industry magazines

The being assessed in this second task include your ability to perform literatureLearning Outcomessearches and critically analyse the literature in the chosen topic and then to critically reflect on andsynthesize complex information problems concepts and theories in the chosen topic As the LiteratureReview develops so will also be demonstrating your advanced communication and academic writingskills in transmitting your capstone experiences and ideas to others

What does a well written literature review contain

That is a research topic on its own however I recommend the list of SIX structural elements below arefound in most well written literature reviews

Interpretation and evaluation of an overview of recent trends in emerging technologies andinnovationEvidence of literature searches and critical analysis of the literature in the chosen capstonetopicCritical reflection and synthesis of complex information problems concepts and theories inthe chosen topicOriginal opinion on the benefits of your capstone project to othersReflective comments on what was learnt from a review of the literatureUse of correct citations and referencing conforming to recognised referencing format

The for the literature review elements can be used as a quality check as you writeChecklist

Content ElementsCoverage of topic Depth of discussion Development of argument and reasoning Selection of literature

Writing Style ElementsStructure of review



Technical competence Use of citations and quotations Referencing

Marking criteria



Literature ReviewValue 20 (50 marks)

Criteria =gt 85HD 75-84DI 65-74CR 50-64PS Articles search andextraction of information1000

Information is gathered frommultiple research-based sourcesEvidence of literature searches andcritical analysis of the literature inthe chosen capstone topic isapparent850 to 1000

Information is gathered frommultiple sources Evidence of severalliterature searches and some criticalanalysis of the literature in thechosen capstone topic is provided750 to 849

Information is gathered from alimited number of sourcesLimited evidence of literaturesearches and very little criticalanalysis of the literature in thechosen capstone topic isprovided650 to 749

Information is gathered from avery small number of sources orrelies heavily upon a single sourceof information No evidence ofliterature searches or criticalanalysis of the literature in thechosen capstone topic500 to 649

Theme and logical flowarguments and issues inthe narrative1000

Well organized and demonstrateslogical sequencing and structure ofargumentsThe topic is introducedand the direction of the capstone project is fully explained Writingstyle is narrative and demonstratesactive voice clarity and use oftechnical terms 850 to 1000

Well organized and demonstratesquite logical sequencing or structureof arguments Readers are aware ofthe overall problem challenge ortopic of the capstone project Writingstyle is loosely narrative anddemonstrates active voice clarity anduse of technical terms750 to 849

Well organized but demonstratesillogical sequencing or lack ofarguments in places Readers areaware of most of the overallproblem challenge or topic ofthe capstone project Writing style demonstrates a mixactivepassive voice and use oftechnical terms 650 to 749

Organization sequencing orstructure of the arguments needsrefinement The topic is introducedbut very little reference is made tothe topic or purpose of thecapstone project Writing style demonstrates ismixed voice lack of clarity due toomission or explanation of sometechnical terms 500 to 649

Background foundationsFindings and Conclusions1000

Detailed findings and conclusionsare reached from the evidenceoffered All facts and informationpresented was accurate amp opinionsinformative850 to 1000

Findings and conclusions are reachedfrom the evidence offered Most factsand information presented wasaccurate amp opinions informative750 to 849

There is some indication ofconclusions from the evidenceand the findings offered Somefacts and information presentedwas accurate amp some opinionswere useful to consider650 to 749

No findings or fromal conclusionsare made from the evidenceoffered Few facts and informationpresented was accurate amp verylittle or no opinions wereexpressed500 to 649

Critical Thinking andQuestions formed aboutthe direction anddevelopment of theCapstone Project 1000

Identifies strengths and weaknessesin own thinking recognizes personalassumptions values andperspectives compares to othersrsquoand evaluates them in the context ofalternate points of view850 to 1000

Identifies strengths and weaknessesin own thinking recognizes personalassumptions values andperspectives compares to othersrsquowith some comparisons of alternatepoints of view750 to 849

Identifies some personalassumptions values andperspectives recognizes some assumptionsvalues and perspectives of othersshallow comparisons of alternatepoints of view650 to 749

Identifies some personalassumptions values andperspectives does not consider alternate pointsof view500 to 649

Length FormatReferences and writing

Adheres to word or page lengthcriteria font spacing and APA or

Exceed word or page limit criteria byless than 1 page font or spacing and

Exceed word or page limit criteriaby 1 page Font spacing or APA

Exceed word or page limit criteriaby over 1 page Font spacing and



style 1000

similar citation format are correct 850 to 1000

APA are correct 750 to 849

format is mostly correct 650 to 749

citation format are incorrect orneeds refinement 500 to 649



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The Literature Review should be presented in form of an academically written report with citationsreferencing and use of tables and diagrams conforming to a recognised format

submit your literature review as a PDF fileuse A4-sized pagesinclude a References appendix in APA styleindent long quotations (eg three lines or more) and make them single spaceduse italics for book titles and journal namesnumber the pagesinclude a title page with your name student number the name of the subject and the title ofyour literature review

Assessment item 3Capstone Project Report and Seminar


Return date 20-Oct-2014 Length 3500-5000 words (20-25 pages)


Task

WHAT TO DO

Write a well researched academic t between 3500 and 5000 wordsCapstone Project Reporon the chosen capstone experience and its application in your chosen organisation ( ) 40

The purpose of this assessment is to produce a discussion that will be supported by andinclude your literature review with references from respected sources from Assessment

Item 2 The Capstone Project Design should demonstrate project management skills and includeexperience in other areas of study where applicable The Capstone Project Report may also have a systems development project included inthe Report The section below has a using six (6) main headingRequirements suggested formatlevels to use for the layout and organisation of the report You should demonstrate academic writing skills critical and reflective thinking (

) and include academic journals conferencehttpstudentcsueduaustudyresourcesproceedings eBooks theses industry magazines and well respected resources from theInternet among your references in APA style (

)httpstudentcsueduaustudyreferencing-at-csuPresent a ( ) Capstone Project Seminar 20

The time has been deliberately limited to 10 minutes to force you into selecting the mostappropriate subset of information to present for this situation and you will be heavilypenalised if you take more than 15 minutes

If doing a video presentation (YouTube Vimeo etc) then try to halve the time forNOTEthe online audience (Question time does not count as part of the presentation time)



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This seminar can be to a of peers or online as a outlining thelive class video presentationresults of your Capstone Project The seminar should be accompanied by appropriate audiovisual tools such as a set ofpresentation slides or examples of hardwaresoftwaresystems that are necessary for theaudience to understand and follow your presentation You may be asked questions from the audience after your presentation Please ask your local supervisor for the date time or the URL of the Online Video youwill be presenting Presenting a seminar also demonstrates that you have understood theproject work that has been carried out

Rationale

After studying something quite intensely such as the Capstone Topic that you have chosen in thissubject you are expected to become relatively expert in that area As such you need to be able topresent that knowledge as a Capstone Project Report to a variety of groups including a group of peersmanagement or at other times inexperienced users This is an extremely important part of the ITindustry

The time has been deliberately limited to 10 minutes to force you into selecting the most appropriatesubset of information to present for this situation and you will be heavily penalised if you take morethan 15 minutes (Question time does not count as part of the presentation time) Presenting a seminaralso allows for the opportunity to check how well you have understood the investigation that has been carried out

The being assessed in this final two tasks include your ability to apply projectLearning Outcomesmanagement and ICT tools to plan execute record and present their research and project work as acapstone experience both in written and oral communications to others

Marking criteria

Capstone Project Report Rubric (40 of 60)

The marking criteria for this assessment depend on how correctly you have addressed the requirementsof the assessment item tasks The Capstone Project Report should be an academically written andscholarly presented report with in-text citation of all the references listed using APA referencing style



Criteria =gt 85HD 75-84DI 65-74CR 50-64PSAbility to apply andintegrate different areas ofstudy to examine emergingtechnologies and innovation1000

Report demonstrates how thecapstone project examinesintegrates and applies key conceptsfrom the area(s) of study inmeaningful and purposefulapplication to the workplace850 to 1000

Report demonstrates how thecapstone project applies keyconcepts from the area(s) of studyin meaningful and purposefulapplication to the workplace750 to 849

Report demonstrates how thecapstone project applies keyconcepts from the area(s) of studyfor application to the workplace650 to 749

Report applies very few conceptsfrom the area(s) of study and theapplication of the capstone to theworkplace needed refinement500 to 649

Able to apply the skills andtools needed in projectmanagement and understandwhy the literature review isincluded in the report1000

Demonstrated high level skills to doproject management and sets theliterature review in context beforeimplementing the capstone projectand writing the report 850 to 1000

Demonstration of competency withthe skills to do project managementand to include the literature reviewbefore implementing the capstoneproject and writing the report750 to 849

Demonstration of the skills to doproject management and toinclude the literature reviewbefore implementing the capstoneproject and writing the report650 to 749

Project management skills needrefinement andor needed toinclude the literature review beforeimplementing the capstone projectand writing the report 500 to 649

Ability to use academicwriting skills and in-textcitation of all the referenceslisted using APA referencingstyle1000

Demonstrates high level ofscholarly communication andwriting skills with the use of factsanalysis and personal opinions andin-text citation of all the referenceslisted using APA referencing style850 to 1000

Demonstrates competent scholarlycommunication and writing skillswith the use of facts analysis andpersonal opinions and in-textcitation of all the references listedusing APA referencing style750 to 849

Demonstrates scholarlycommunication and writing skillswith the use of facts and in-textcitation of all the references listedusing APA referencing style650 to 749

Scholarly communication andwriting skills need refinement withthe use of facts analysis andpersonal opinions and some of thereferences listed using APAreferencing style are incomplete500 to 649

Capstone project designinvolves experience ininformation technologycritical thinking andreflection 1000

The capstone project design servesas the culmination of studentrsquosexperience in informationtechnology critical thinking andreflection850 to 1000

The capstone project designincludes many other experiences ininformation technology with manyinstances of critical thinking andreflection750 to 849

The capstone project designincludes other experiences ininformation technology withmany instances of criticalthinking and reflection650 to 749

The capstone project designincudes some other experiences ininformation technology but hasvery few or no instances of criticalthinking and reflection500 to 649



Capstone Project Seminar Rubric (20 of 60)



Criteria =gt 85HD 75-84DI 65-74CR 50-64PSSubject selection from thereport for audience interestuse of available time andoverall organisation of theseminar500

Presents information in logical interesting sequence thatthe audience can follow anddelivered on time Goal orobjective of the seminar presentedat the beginning425 to 500

Presents information in logical sequence that the audiencecan follow and delivered close totime given The goal or objective ofthe report may not be apparent inthe beginning segments375 to 424

Audience has difficulty followingpresentation because student jumps around butis close to being on time The goalor objective of the report was notclearly stated but inferred325 to 374

Audience cannot understand some of the presentation because there is no sequence of information and eitherfalls short or goes over the timelimit The goal or objective of thereport and seemed to lack aspecific focus250 to 324

Expertise shown with thecapstone project and audienceengagement 5 00

Demonstrates full knowledge(more than required) with explanations and elaboration of theproject Maintains eye contact with audience or the camera seldomreturning to notes Student uses a clear voice andcorrect precise pronunciation of terms so that allaudience members or viewers canhear the presentation 425 to 500

Demonstrates ease withexplanations and willing toelaborate at timesStudent maintains eye contact mostof the time but frequently returns tonotesStudents voice is clear Studentpronounces most words correctly Most audiencemembers or viewers can hear thepresentation375 to 424

Demonstrates comfort withexplanations but fails to elaborate at timesStudent occasionally uses eye contact but still reads most ofreport from notes or the screenStudents voice is low Student incorrectly pronounces terms Audience members or viewershave difficulty hearing all thepresentation325 to 374

Demonstrattes just a basic doesgrasp of information about the projectStudent reads all of report with noeye contact or the video soundslike a prepared speechStudent mumbles or incorrectlypronounces terms and speaks too quietly audiencemembers or viewers to hear250 to 324

How well the points weremade using facts and personalopinions expressed500

All facts and informationpresented was accurate amp opinionsinformative425 to 500

Most facts and informationpresented was accurate amp opinionsinformative375 to 424

Some facts and informationpresented was accurate amp someopinions were useful to consider325 to 374

Few facts and informationpresented was accurate amp verylittle or no opinions wereexpressed250 to 324

How well the questions werehandled in the live seminarORHow well the technology wasused for impact in the onlinevideo seminar eg slidescontent audio video focusquality 500

Answers all questions withdetailed explanations and elaborationORThe video demonstrated hightechnical skill with special effectsediting and visual design ofcontentThe audio and focus were loud andclear at all times425 to 500

Answers to all questions but fails toelaborate at timesORThe video demonstrated competenttechnical skill with special effectsediting and visual design of content

The audio and focus were loud andclear at all times375 to 424

Able to answer only rudimentaryquestions from the audienceORThe video demonstrated sometechnical skill with special effectsediting and visual design ofcontent The audio and focus were mostlyloud and clear325 to 374

Cannot answer all questions about subjectORThe video demonstrated basictechnical skill with camera slidesand screen recording The audio and focus weresufficiently lacking quality attimes250 to 324



The will be marked using the following criteria which are all weighted equallySeminar Presentationusing a scale of 0 to 5 where the values indicate that the particular criterion was assessed as

0 = totally unsatisfactory 1 = not met very well 2 = could be improved 3 = satisfactorily addressed 4 = met quite well 5 = excellent

It is expected that in most cases a satisfactory mark will be awarded Higher marks will need to beearned by producing genuinely better than satisfactory performance in that criterion The expectedsatisfactory standard is described below

Presentation

The should be an academically written and scholarly presented report andCapstone Project Reportprovide in-text citation of all the references listed using APA referencing style The Requirementssection below has a suggested format using six (6) main heading levels

The will achieve a satisfactory rating if using this as a checklist Capstone Project Seminar

How well the key points were madehighlight the most important aspects of your presentation or leave the audience with a clear impression of any message that you are trying to convey

Ability to communicatetalk in a clear and easily understood manner use language that is appropriate for the audience and vary the intonation and pace to emphasise particular aspects

Selection of appropriate aspects from the Capstone Report for the audiencechoose the aspects of your investigations that are most relevant for this audience - choose a depth oftreatment that is appropriate for this audience

Keeping to the point of the presentationstick to the point of the presentation and not introduce digressions that you may think of during the presentation

Use of the available timeconclude your presentation close to the allocated 10 minutes and try not cram too much into the presentation so that it is too rushed or runs too far over time - also alter the pace or planned depth of treatment of some parts to remain on schedule

How well resources were used to support the presentationuse resources such as PowerPoint slides handouts etc to effectively support your presentation and manage the resources so that the audience is not distracted by them from the points you are trying to make

Organization of the presentationarrange the components of your presentation in a logical sequence present information in an appropriate way

Degree to which the speaker appeared to be expert in that topicdemonstrate a degree of confidence in the subject matter to convince the audience that you know what you are talking about

Audience engagement



look at the whole audience not just a small section make eye contact with different parts of the audience and recognize when your audience is not understanding what you are trying to say and do something about it

How well the the video was made or the questions were handled in the live seminarunderstand the question and if necessary engage in a dialogue to clarify the question - provide an answer that satisfies the questioner

Requirements

Suggested Template for the Capstone Project Report (3500-5000 words)

The following format with six (6) main heading levels covers all aspects as required in the CapstoneProject Report

Please insert the (2000 words) as part of the report Literature ReviewYou can adapt or modify it to suit the style of Capstone Project that you are doing or add otherheading such as an Appendix

1 Introductiona A definition and description of your chosen emerging technology b A description of your chosen organisation its characteristics and the industry it is part of Clearlymention the number of employees and URL of the organisation c A general overview of the organisation including technology adoption overall and how emergingtechnology is predominantly used within the organisation d A one paragraph overview of what you intend to write in the rest of your report e Project Blog Web Address

2 (2000-words) Literature Review NOTE Include an updated version here of your Literature Review from Assessment Item 2 as the

report writing process may uncover more for you to add by the time you finish this report

3 Reasons and benefits for the use of the emerging technologya Identify the business drivers and main reasons for the use of the emerging technology within theorganisation What drove the organisation to adopt the technology what does technology do how isthe organisation benefiting from the technology b Impact of technology on early adopters What have they learned from the technology and howshould your organisation proceed knowing that c Discuss the impact of the emerging technology on this organisation including issues such asorganisational growth

4 Barriers to the emerging technologya Identify some of the barriers and challenges in adoption of the technology that the organisation mustdeal with b Outline the business challenges of introducing emerging technology within the industry organisationbelongs

5 Conclusiona Where do you see your organisation going with the emerging technology in future do you believethe organisation will be implementing more of the emerging technologies b Summarise and evaluate the emerging technology initiatives of the organisation its success orfailure cost benefit and other factors c Summarise your report in one paragraph

6 References

Use references not older than three yearsOnly list references that you have cited within your report



Be sure to cite (in the text) any references that you have usedUse APA referencing styleFull marks will be awarded for high accuracy and excellent descriptionsSatisfactory answers will score up to 75 of the allocated marksDeductions will be made for major omissions errors and over use of quotesPoor referencing will result in deductions to the total assignment mark

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The linked from the Module sidebar menu inTechnologies and Innovation Module Study GuideInteract in ITC571 will also work on how to locate and extract sources of information build your ownlibrary of readings for analysis and evaluation as part of a critical analysis process that builds a reviewof the literature and identifies gaps in what is known about your topic

While individual capstone topics are recommended there is scope to allow for group work via adetailed work breakdown structure (WBS) and a rubric of criteria for individual assessment Eachtopic will be an open-ended problem-based or project-based learning experience Continuous weeklyreporting is done by editing individual and attending any online or classroom meetingsProject Blogsin the schedule

ITC571 has many beyond the subject profile at the end of a Mastersbroad educational objectivescourse in Information Technology These include

integrating knowledge and skills developed from doing other subjects in the course as awhole - with initiative and creativitydemonstrating competencies and graduate attributes developed in the core subjectsdesign and completion of a project on time and reporting in professional standard in a writtenreport and seminar presentationpreparing you for a professional future in the workplace andor further study for a higherdegree (Doctorate)

This in ITC571 will also enable you to show how toCapstone Project Experience

interpret and evaluate an overview of recent trends in emerging technologies and innovationperform literature searches and critically analyse the literature in the chosen topiccritically reflect on and synthesize complex information problems concepts and theories inthe chosen topicapply project management and ICT tools to plan execute record and present their research and project work as a capstone experiencedemonstrate advanced communication skills in transmitting their capstone experiences and ideas

Your subject coordinatorRajasekaran Lakshmiganthan

Teaching staffLecturer Rajasekaran Lakshmiganthan

Email (mailtocngstudygroupcom)rlakshmiganthanstudygroupcom

Academic biographyRajasekaran LAKSHMIGANTHAN has been a Lecturer at Charles Sturt University Study CentreMelbourne for the IT Degrees He has a Master in Computer Applications amp A Bachelor degree inComputer Science from University of Madras Chennai He also has a Diploma of VocationalEducation and Training Diploma of Training Design and Development and Certificate IV in Trainingand Assessment

He has 15 years of teaching experience in Higher Education primarily at the undergraduate andpostgraduate levels He has taught at universities in Australia Malaysia and India He has also heldpositions in (Head of School Course Coordinator Lecturer Trainer andThe Education IndustryAssessor) as well as various positions in (Web DeveloperInformation Technology IndustryDatabase Administrator and Senior Test Analyst) since 1998



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