301005 Professional Practice and Communication Aut15 LG_AH Review.pdf

301005

Professional Practice and Communication

School of Computing, Engineering & Mathematics│Learning Guide

Autumn Session 2015

UNIT DETAILS

Unit Code: 301005 Unit Name: Professional Practice and Communication

Level: 7 Contact hours per

week: 3 Credit Points: 10

Assumed

Background:

STAFF

Unit

Coordinator,

point of first

contact and

Lecturer/Tutor

Anupama Ginige

ER.1.13 Parramatta campus

Phone: (02) 9685 9439 Email: [email protected]

Consultation Arrangements:

Tuesdays: 11-12PM Parramatta CBD Campus (HOT OFFICE)

Thursdays: 5-6PM Parramatta South Campus (ER.1.13)

Fridays: 1-2PM Parramatta South Campus (ER.1.13)

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 1

1 About Professional Practice and Communication 1

1.1 An Introduction to this Unit 1

1.2 What is Expected of You 1

1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback 1

2 Assessment Information 2

2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes 2

2.2 Approach to Learning 2

2.3 UWS Graduate Attributes 2

2.4 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes 3

2.5 Assessment Summary 6

2.6 Assessment Details 8 Assessment 1: Reflection Essays 8 Assessment 2: Class Participation 10 Assessment 3: Management Report 11 Assessment 4: Presentation 13 Assessment 5: Ethical and/or Sustainability Report 15

2.7 General Submission Requirements 17

3 Teaching and Learning Activities 19

4 Learning Resources 22

4.1 Recommended Readings 22

4.2 Overview of Learning Resources 22

4.3 Other Resources 23

5 Important Information 24

5.1 Student responsibilities and code of conduct 24

5.2 Staff responsibilities and code of conduct 24

5.3 Links to Policies 25

5.4 Raising concerns 25

3 0 1 0 0 5 P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E A N D C O M M U N I C A T I O N

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1 About Professional Practice and Communication

1.1 An Introduction to this Unit

This unit introduces some of the concepts, standards and techniques associated with the current professional practice

for engineering and information technology students. These include the various elements of engineering and IT

practice, basic knowledge of law of contracts and legal responsibility, competence in verbal communication and

presentations and in reading and writing reports, and an understanding of ethical considerations.

1.2 What is Expected of You

Study Load

For a 10-credit point unit, you are expected to invest 10 hours per week for 14 weeks in this unit. This comprise of 3

hrs. of face-to-face lecture tutorial time and 7 hrs. in assessment activities and preparation.

Attendance

Student’s attendance is essential for this unit as they need to provide written and oral progress report on a weekly

basis.

Online Learning Requirements

Unit materials will be made available on the unit’s vUWS (E-Learning) site.

You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all unit announcements will be made via vUWS.

Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online.

Special Requirements for the Unit

Only for Postgraduate Students

1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback

Student feedback pays a vital role in improving the quality and educational effectiveness of UWS units and in ensuring

academic staff keep in touch with student needs. You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching

of this unit. At the end of the semester you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Unit

(SFU) questionnaire to assess the unit. If requested by your unit coordinator, you may also have the opportunity to

complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for individual teaching staff.


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2 Assessment Information

2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing this unit, students will be able to:

1 Display skills in all aspects of communication, including for technical and non-technical, and academic

and public audiences

2 Search for and evaluate information relevant to IT and engineering topics, using the full range of

information-searching tools

3 Describe and model ethical and professional codes of conduct for IT and engineering professions

4 Articulate the concepts related to security, privacy and freedom of information as it relates to electronic

data

5 Explain legal, social and environmental issues related to computing, IT and engineering

6 Explain project management principles and recognise their impact in the leveraging of professional

practice in IT and engineering

7 Work effectively as both leader and member of a team, to resolve conflicts and design, manage and

complete a number of projects conflict resolution and in designing managing and completing a number of

projects

2.2 Approach to Learning

Weekly combined Lecture/Tutorial sessions are designed to provide students hands on skills in a workshop style

setting.

2.3 UWS Graduate Attributes

As a graduate from UWS, students should be able to demonstrate all of the subsets of the major attributes which are:

1 Command multiple skills and literacies to enable adaptable lifelong learning;

2 Demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous Australia through cultural competency and professional capacity;

3 Demonstrate comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge

4 Apply knowledge through intellectual inquiry in professional or applied contexts

5 Bring knowledge to life through responsible engagement and appreciation of diversity in an evolving world


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2.4 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes

This is unit in the course/s of Graduate Certificate in ICT, Graduate Diploma in ICT, Master in ICT and Master in ICT-Advanced courses. This unit is responsible for

developing a comprehensive knowledge of communication and professional practice in Australian context.

Graduate Certificate in ICT (3701)

CLO

No. CLO Statement ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5 ULO 6 ULO 7

1

Demonstrate knowledge of core concepts related to ICT, including established theories and

recent developments, with an understanding of the both local and international

perspectives.

Developed Developed Developed Developed Developed

2 Identify, analyse and communicate problems related to ICT, and respond to stakeholder

needs and goals, within the framework of professional and ethical practice. Developed Developed Developed Developed Developed

Graduate Diploma in ICT (3700)

CLO


1

Develop an advanced understanding of core concepts related to ICT body of knowledge,

including established theories and recent developments with an understanding of the both

local and international perspectives. Developed Developed Developed Developed Developed

2

Identify, analyse and communicate problems and issues related to ICT and articulate

appropriate solutions in order to respond to stakeholder needs and goals, within the

framework of professional and ethical practice. Developed Developed Developed Developed Developed

3

Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in acquisition and

application of knowledge and skills. Developed Developed Developed Assured


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Master in ICT (3699)

CLO


1

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of core and

specialised concepts related to ICT body of knowledge,

including established theories and recent developments

with an understanding of the both local and international

perspectives.


2

Identify and analyse problems and issues related to ICT

and articulate appropriate solutions and justify

propositions in order to respond to stakeholder needs and

goals, within the framework of professional and ethical

practice.


3

Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and

accountability, in acquisition and application of knowledge

and skills and in problem solving in professional context. Developed Developed Assured Assured

4

Apply enquiry-based learning, investigate and synthesise

complex ideas and concepts, and develop ways of

learning by exploring new knowledge within ICT

discipline.

Assured Assured Assured Assured Developed Developed

5

Develop skills in scholarly research and communicate

complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse

audiences. Developed


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Master in ICT-Advanced (3698)

CLO


1

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of core concepts

related to ICT body of knowledge, including established

theories and recent developments with an understanding

of the both local and international perspectives.


2

Further develop knowledge and skills in specialised areas

that are closely applicable to ICT profession.

3

Identify and analyse problems and issues related to ICT

and articulate appropriate solutions and justify

propositions in order to respond to stakeholder needs and

goals, within the framework of professional and ethical

practice.


4

Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and

accountability in acquisition and application of knowledge

and skills and in problem solving in professional context. Developed Developed Assured Assured

5

Apply enquiry-based learning, investigate and synthesise

complex ideas and concepts, and develop ways of

learning in exploring new knowledge within ICT discipline. Assured Assured Assured Assured Developed Developed

6

Develop skills in scholarly research, critically evaluate

contemporary literatures in ICT field and communicate

complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse

audiences.

Developed


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2.5 Assessment Summary

There are five assessment items in this unit, designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the unit

learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or

compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade.

To pass this unit you must:

- achieve of at least 50% OVERALL mark,

- submit the REFLECTIONS ESSAYS, the MANAGEMENT REPORT and the ETHICAL AND/OR

SUSTAINBILITY REPORT,

- attend the PRESENTATION, and

- attend at least 80% of the Lecture/Tutorial sessions

Assessment Item

Value

% Due Date

ULO’s

Assessed Threshold

1 Reflection Essays x 4 30%

Checkpoints in class as follows:

Week 3- Reflections essay 1 (3%)




Final collated reflection essays due:

Week 14- vUWS Submission by 5:00pm Friday

(18%)

1,3 No

2 Class Participation 10%

Marks awarded for class participation in following weeks

(see detailed schedule):

Weeks 2-7 (1% each week- total 6%)

Weeks 9-11 (1% each week- total 3%)

Week 13 (1%)

1,3-6 No

3 Management Report 25% Management Report Due:


(25%)

2-7 No

4 Presentation 15% Presentations take place:

Week 12- during the scheduled class time (15%) 1,3-5,7 No

5 Ethical and/or

Sustainability Report 20%

Ethical and/or Sustainability Report Due:


(20%)

2-3,5 No

Note: Results may be moderated before you receive your results. Moderation is a process whereby the unit

coordinator regulates the marking of individual markers to achieve consistency in the application of unit objectives,

performance standards and marking criteria. Marks for an individual piece of assessment will not be changed after you

have your results. You should note that, consistent with the Assessment Policy - Criteria and Standards-Based

Assessment, the final marks for the cohort may also be adjusted if marks are very high or low or there are

inconsistencies between groups.

http://policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00227



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Feedback on assessment

Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning

outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment

task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer and may be

given to individually or to a group of students. As a UWS student, it is your responsibility to seek out and act on

feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.


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2.6 Assessment Details

Assessment 1: Reflection Essays

Weighting: 30% Due:

Checkpoints in class as follows:





Students need to be in class for the checkpoint assessment. Emailed reflections essays

will not be marked, as students are required to verbally answer some questions.

Final collated reflection essays due:

Week 14 by 5:00pm Friday (18%)

Submission:

Checkpoints are to be shown to the lecturer in class

Final collated reflections essays are to be submitted via Turnit-In on

vUWS

Type of Collaboration: Individual

Format: Approximately 3 Pages per each essay

Instructions

The reflections reports are given you to summarise the activities carried out in the Workshops and reflect back on

improvement of your knowledge and skills covered in the workshops. There are four reflections essays and these

cover the workshop contens as follows:

- Refelections Essay 1 – Workshops 1 and 2


- Refelections Essay 3 – Workshops 5, 6 and 7


Each report should have the following:

Summary of content covered in each worshop (This should be in the paragrah format of approximately 300-

350 words for each workshop)

Your assessment of knowledge and skills you had prior to the workshop (you could include details on

where you had developped knowledge and skills before, your level (expert, novice, not skilled, etc.), etc.-

You may use appropriate tools (tables, lists, etc.) to present information in this sestion.

Your knowledge and skills on the topics after you have completed the workshop (improved, same, etc.).

You may use appropriate tools (tables, lists, etc.) to present information in this section.

Areas you see that further development is needed to be a succefull ICT/Engineering Professional in

Australia. You may use appropriate tools (paragraphs, tables, lists, etc.) to present information in this

sestion.


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Answers to you tutorial questions in each of the workshop. In the formats required.

Each essay should have a proper introduction and conclusion.

Resources:

- Refer the workshop material and any internet resoruces required to complete the tutorial questions.

Marking Criteria and Standards: Reflection Essays

Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction

Checkpoint (3% per each essay- Total 12%)

Verbal

Communication

(2.5%)

Does not answer the

question directly.

Answers the

question/s, yet

language articulation

is not accurate.

Answers the

question/s but

articulation is not

needs to be improved.

Answers the

question/s but the

articulation can be

improved.

Clearly articulate the

answers that directly

answers the

question/s.

Content (0.5%) Not complete and major

improvements are

required.

Somewhat compete

yet many

improvements can be

done.

Mostly complete, yet a

few improvements

can be done.

Almost complete yet

minor improvements

can be done.

100% complete, no

improvements

required.

Final Submission (18%)

Content (5%) Not complete and major

improvements are

required.

Somewhat compete

yet many

improvements can be

done.


few improvements

can be done.

Almost complete yet

minor improvements

can be done.

100% complete, no

improvements

required.

Accuracy (4%) Not accurate and have

not understood the task

appropriately.

Somewhat accurate

but needs

improvements for the

final submission.

Mostly accurate but

some minor

improvements are

required.

Almost accurate but

some minor issues.

100% accurate.

Content

Presentation

(4%)

Does not use

appropriate tools (text,

tables, diagrams, charts,

etc..) to present the

content.

Does not convey the

message sufficiently and

major improvements are

required to gain a pass.

Uses only a few


tables, diagrams,

charts, etc.) to present

the content.

Conveys the message

sufficiently, yet many

improvements can be

done.

Uses some


tables, diagrams,


the content.

Conveys the message

adequately, yet a few

improvements can be

done.

Uses some


tables, diagrams,


the content.

Conveys the message

satisfactorily, yet

minor improvements

can be done.

Uses appropriate

tools (text, tables,

diagrams, charts,

etc.) to present the

content.

Conveys the

message flawlessly.

Professionalism

(5%)

Many errors (grammar,

spelling, etc.) and needs

re-writing.

Some errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

A few errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

Minor errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

No errors (grammar,

spelling, etc.).


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Assessment 2: Class Participation

Weighting: 10% (1% per each

class)

Due:

Assessed in Weeks 2-7, 9-11 and 13

in the class.

Submission:

In-Class

Type of Collaboration: Individual

Format: No submision of files

Instructions

Class participation is assessed based on the proactive participation in class discussions and activities. Students are

required to show their verbal communication skills in asking questions, answering questions and engaging in

discussions.

Students will not get ZERO marks if they are absent for the class at all or don’t trun up in the first hour or leaves the

class prior to the last hour. Partial marks may be awarded based on the quality of the participation.

Resources:

- Refer web and recomdeded readings

Marking Criteria and Standards: Class Participation


Quantity (0.5%) No participation Shows participation in

1 occasion during the

class

Shows participation in

2 occasions during

the class


3 occasions during

the class


4 or more occasions

during the class

Quality (0.5%) Does not add value to

the discussion at all

and disrupts the

discussion

Most content is

repeated or does not

add much value to the

discussion

Adds value to the

discussion, yet

unimportant things are

discussed

Adds some value to

the discussion but

repeats what was

already said

Adds new value to the

discussion


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Assessment 3: Management Report

Weighting: 25% Due:

Group Formulation – To be completed by class time in Week 3

Topic Selection – To be finalised by class time in Week 4

Final Submission - On or before 5:00pm Friday of Week 10

Submission:

via Turnit-In on vUWS

Type of Collaboration: Group of 3 Students

Format: 15 – 20 Pages

Instructions

Steps associated with this assessment:

1. Step 1 - Formulating your group –

You are required to form a group with 2 other students in your class. When you are making the group

please make sure you consider the following:

o Mix of males and females

o Mix of students from various cultural backgrounds and countries

o Mix of student who speaks different langualges and from different countries

2. Step 2 – Finalise your topic.

You will be required to select a topic that this Management Report is written on. Some topic ideas will be

made avaiale on vUWS and your group may chose one of those topics or suggest one of your own.

3. Step 3 – Produce a professional level report.

You may want to consider having the following in your report.

o Introduction to the group

o Project details (Background, Benefits, Objectives, Constriants, Key Assumptions, Costs, Expected

Outcome, Tasks, etc.)

o Schedule and Major Milestones

o Risk Analysis

Please note the above ordering does not suggest the structure of the document. The report should also have an

Executive Summary, TOC, Introduction, Conclusion, References and Appendices as needed.

Resources:

- Refer the workshop material and web for more information


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Marking Criteria and Standards: Management Report


Collaboration in

Group Activities (5%)

Did not work as a

group. Individuals

attempted to

outshine/degrade

others due to issues.

Needed constant

interaction with staff to

resolve issues.

Worked as a group,

but needed extensive

help from staff to

resolve issues.

Worked as a group,

but resolving some

issues needed help

from staff.

Worked as a group

and resolved any

issues in a good way.

Worked as a group

very well and resolved

any issues in a

professional manner.

Content (4%) Not complete and

major improvements

are required.

Somewhat compete

yet many

improvements can be

done.


few improvements

can be done.

Almost complete yet

minor improvements

can be done.

100% complete, no

improvements

required.

Feasibility and

Accuracy (4%)

Not accurate and

cannot be executed.

Somewhat accurate

but design may not be

feasible.

Mostly accurate but

design may have

some feasibility

issues.

Almost accurate but

some minor issues

with feasibility.

100% accurate and

very feasible design.

Content Presentation

(4%)

Does not use


tables, diagrams,

charts, etc..) to

present the content.

This does not convey

the message

sufficiently and

improvements are

required.

Uses only a few


tables, diagrams,

charts, etc..) to


This conveys the

message sufficiently,

yet many

improvements can be

done.

Uses some


tables, diagrams,

charts, etc..) to


This conveys the

message adequately,

yet a few

improvements can be

done.

Uses some


tables, diagrams,

charts, etc..) to


This conveys the

message

satisfactorily, yet

minor improvements

can be done.

Uses appropriate


diagrams, charts,


content.

This conveys the

message flawlessly.

Content Organisation

(4%)

Not at all organised in

a logical manner

Some content

organisation is

required.

Reasonably organised

yet improvements can

increase the quality.

Somewhat logical

organisation, yet

some improvements

can be done.

Very well thought

logical organisation.

Professionalism in

documentation (4%)

Many errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

Some errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

A few errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

Minor errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

No errors (grammar,

spelling, etc.).


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Assessment 4: Presentation

Weighting: 15% Due:

Week 12 during the class time. Schdule will be notified to students via vUWS.

Submission:

No Submissions.

Type of Collaboration:

Group of 3 Students who were involved in creating the Mangement Report

Format: 15 Minutes

Instructions

The objective of the presentation is to report the major findings in the management report. Students are expected

to do a professional level presentation, that is well organised as a group. Get ideas of what needs to be included in

the presentation based on your Management Report.

Resources:

- Refer web or recommended readings for more information.

- Workshop material


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Marking Criteria and Standards: Presentation


Collaboration as

a group (3%)

Collaborative and

equal participation is

not evident in the

presentation.

Collaborative and


slightly evident in the

presentation.

Collaborative and


sufficiently evident in

the presentation.

Collaborative and


reasonably evident in

the presentation.

Collaborative and equal

participation is clearly

evident in the

presentation.

Delivery of the

Content (4%)

Details on problem,

solution and technical

aspects of the project

are not adequately

covered.

Details on problem,



are covered giving

audience some idea of

the project.

Details on problem,



are covered giving

audience reasonable

idea of the project.

Details on problem,



are covered giving

audience a good idea

of the project.

Details on problem,



are covered giving

audience a clear

understanding of the

project.

Organisation

and Quality

(4%)

Not well organised as

a group and material

used is not at an

acceptable level.

Somewhat organised

as a group and some

good material used.

Organised as a group

and good material

used.

Well organised as a

group and professional

level material used.

Very well organised as

a group and excellent

professional level

material used.

Clarity of the

communication

(4%)

Communication is not

at an acceptable

level, e.g. mainly

reads from slides or

cue cards.

Acceptable level

communication with

use of cue cards, etc.

Good level

communication with

some use of cue cards,

etc.

Professional level

communication with

little use of cue cards,

etc.

Professional level

communication with no

(or minimum) use of

cue cards, etc.


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Assessment 5: Ethical and/or Sustainability Report

Weighting: 20% Due:

On or before 5:00pm Friday of Week 14.

Submission:

via Turnit-In on vUWS

Type of Collaboration:

Individual

Format: 10 Pages

Instructions

Steps associated with this assessment:

1. Step 1: Select a suitbale case study

Students are required to look research for an industry-based case reported in Australia with the following

charatertistics:

o Related to ICT or Engieering sector

o Reported because it discusses an ethics, sustainability or both related issue/s

2. Step 2: Research and write a report

When reseaching.

- Read and collect al reported information related to the case you are working on

- Find similar cases reported in other industry sectors, other countries, etc.

- Find the outcome and compare it with the professional code of conduct of the relevant industry

sector

- Your analysis/judgement on the case and outcome/s

Include your findings into a well structured report. You are to decide on the approriate structure for the

document and organise the content appropriately. Marks will be given for this.

Resources:

- Refer web and relevant workshop material


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Marking Criteria and Standards: Ethical and/or Sustainability Report


Content (4%) Not complete and

major improvements

are required.

Somewhat compete

yet many

improvements can be

done.


few improvements

can be done.

Almost complete yet

minor improvements

can be done.

100% complete, no

improvements

required.

Analysis (4%) Very poor analysis

and have not

considered all

aspects.

Analyses considering

all aspects/parties that

are involved in the

case, but

improvements are

required.

Reasonable analysis

considering all

aspects/parties that

are involved in the

case, yet

improvements can be

done.

Good analysis

considering all

aspects/parties that

are involved in the

case.

Excellent logical

analysis considering

all aspects/parties that

are involved in the

case.

Content Presentation

(4%)

Does not use


tables, diagrams,

charts, etc..) to


This does not convey

the message

sufficiently and

improvements are

required.

Uses only a few


tables, diagrams,

charts, etc..) to


This conveys the

message sufficiently,

yet many

improvements can be

done.

Uses some


tables, diagrams,

charts, etc..) to


This conveys the

message adequately,

yet a few

improvements can be

done.

Uses some


tables, diagrams,

charts, etc..) to


This conveys the

message

satisfactorily, yet

minor improvements

can be done.

Uses appropriate


diagrams, charts,


content.

This conveys the

message flawlessly.

Content Organisation

(4%)

Not at all organised in

a logical manner

Some content

organisation is

required.

Reasonably organised

yet improvements can

increase the quality.

Somewhat logical

organisation, yet

some improvements

can be done.

Very well thought

logical organisation.

Professionalism in

documentation (4%)

Many errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

Some errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

A few errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

Minor errors

(grammar, spelling,

etc.).

No errors (grammar,

spelling, etc.).


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2.7 General Submission Requirements

Submission

– All assignments must be submitted by the specified due date and time, using a completed and signed

Assignment Cover Sheet provided in the last page of this document.

– Complete your assignment, attach a completed and signed Assignment Cover Sheet, and follow the individual

assessment items instructions on how to submit.

Turnitin

– The Turnitin plagiarism prevention system may be used within this unit. Turnitin is accessed via logging into

vUWS for the unit. If Turnitin is being used with this unit, this means that your assignments have to be

submitted through the Turnitin system.

– Turnitin from iParadigms is a web-based text-matching software that identifies and reports on similarities

between documents. It is also widely utilised as a tool to improve academic writing skills.

– Turnitin compares electronically submitted papers against the following:

o Current and archived web: Turnitin currently contains over 24 billion web pages including archived

pages

o Student papers: including UWS student submissions since 2007

o Scholarly literature: Turnitin has partnered with leading content publishers, including library

databases, text-book publishers, digital reference collections and subscription-based publications

(e.g. Gale, Proquest, Emerald and Sage)

– Turnitin is used by over 30 universities in Australia and is increasingly seen as an industry standard. It is an

important tool to assist students with their academic writing by promoting awareness of plagiarism

Self-Plagiarising

– You are to ensure that no part of any submitted assignment for this unit or product has been submitted by

yourself in another (previous or current) assessment from any unit, except where appropriately referenced,

and with prior permission form the Lecturer/Tutor/Unit Co-ordinator of this unit.

Late Submission

– If you submit a late assessment, without receiving approval for an extension of time, (see next item), you will

be penalised by 10% per day for up to 10 days. In other words, marks equal to 10% of the assignment’s

weight will be deducted from the mark awarded.

– For example, if the highest mark possible is 50, 5 marks will be deducted from your awarded mark for each

late day.

– Saturday and Sunday are counted as one calendar day each.

– Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.

– This is consistent with Clause 51 of the University of Western Sydney’s Assessment Policy – Criteria and

Standards-Based Assessment.




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Extension of Due Date for Submission

– It is expected that you submit your assignments on time. You are expected to manage the balance between

your studies and other activities (employment, family life, etc.). Extensions are only granted in EXCEPTIONAL

CIRCUMSTANCES.

– If circumstances prevent you from meeting the due date, and you have relevant supporting documentary

evidence, you may request an extension for an assignment. To apply for an extension of time:

o Locate an application form via the UWS homepage or copy the following link:

http://www.uws.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/118273/ARO_00205_1214_Request_for_Extension_WEB.pdf

o Application forms must be submitted to the Coordinator.

o A request for an assignment extension may be submitted before the due date of the assignment and

no later than 5:00pm two working days after the due date.

o Appropriate, supporting documentation must be submitted with the application.

o Submit the Request for Extension form as early as you can, because it may not be granted. If it is not

granted, and you submit your assignment after the due date, penalties will apply.

– An application for an extension does not automatically mean that an extension will be approved

– Your unit coordinator will advise the outcome of your request for an extension via your UWS student email

address, as soon as is practicable. The unit coordinator may contact you to discuss the matter further, if

necessary.

– If your Request for Extension is not granted you will have to submit the assignment on time and, if you do not,

you will be penalised by losing marks for each calendar day that the assignment is overdue

Resubmission

Resubmission of assessment items will not normally be granted if requested.

Application for Special Consideration

It is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning. If you have

suffered misadventure, illness, or you have experienced exceptional circumstances that have prevented your

attendance at class or your completion and submission of assessment tasks, you may need to apply for Special

Consideration via the UWS website.

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/special_consideration2 or the Student

Centre. Special Consideration is not automatically granted. It is your responsibility to ensure that any missed content

has been covered. Your lecturer will give you more information on how this must be done.

http://www.uws.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/118273/ARO_00205_1214_Request_for_Extension_WEB.pdf

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/special_consideration2


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3 Teaching and Learning Activities

Wk Topic

Face to Face Online Assessments

Lecture/ Tutorial Independent Reading &

Activities Assessment items

1

23/02/2015 Introduction to the Unit Workshop 1: Australian Context

Intorduction to unit

Workshop activities

Read the Learning Guide

Work on following:

Reflections Essay 1

2

02/03/2015 Workshop 2: Workplace Communication and Conduct

Workshop activities

Organise the Group for

Management Report and

Presentation

Work on following:

Reflections Essay 1

Look for suitable topics for

Management Rerpot

In Class Assessment:

Class Participation (1%)

3

09/03/2005

Workshop 3: IT in Communication-1

Workshop activities

Checking Reflections Eassay 1 (30

mins)

Finalise the Group for Management

Report and Presentation

Work on following:

Reflections Essay 2

Look for suitable topics for

Management Rerpot



Checkpoint Reflections essay 1

(covers workshop 1 and 2) – (3%)

4

16/03/2015 Workshop 4: IT in Communication-2

Workshop activities

Discuss the Management Report

Topics to unit cooridnator (30 mins)

Work on following:

Reflections Essay 2

Fianlise the Management

Rerpot Topic



5

23/03/2015 Workshop 5: Project Management

Workshop activities


mins)

Submit the Management

Rerpot Topic on vUWS

Work on following:

Reflections Essay 3





6

30/03/2015 Workshop 6: Australian Legal Context

Friday 3rd April Public Holiday

Workshop activities Work on following:

Reflections Essay 3

Management Report




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Wk Topic




7

07/04/2015 Workshop 7: Ethics and Professional Code of Conduct

Monday 6th April Public Holiday

Workshop activities Work on following:

Reflections Essay 3

Management Report



8

13/04/2015 Intra Session Break

9

20/04/2015 Workshop 8: Professional Business Writing-1

Workshop activities


mins)

Work on following:

Reflections Essay 4

Management Report




(covers workshop 5, 6 and 7) – (3%)

10

27/04/2015 Workshop 9: Public Speaking and Spoken Presentations

Workshop activities

Work on following:

Reflections Essay 4

Management Report

Presentation



vUWS Submission by 5:00pm Friday:

Management Report (25%)

11

04/05/2015

Workshop 10: Professional Academic Writing-2

Workshop activities


mins)

Work on following:

Presentation

Ethical and/or Sustainability

report

Reflections Essays 1-4





12

11/05/2015 In Class Assessment Presentaiton

Work on the Ethical and/or

Sustainability report



Presentation (15%)

13

18/05/2015 Workshop 11: Professional Development

Workshop activities







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Wk Topic




14

25/05/2015

Workshop 12: Placing yourself in industry Workshop activities




vUWS Submission by 5:00pm Friday:

Collected Reflections Essay

submission (18%)

Ethical and/or Sustainability Report

(20%)

15

01/06/2015 Stuvac

16

09/06/2015 Formal Exam Period

*The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is ubject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known.


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4 Learning Resources

4.1 Recommended Readings

Textbook No prescribed textbook

Essential

Reading List

Carlopio, J. R. (2012). Developing management skills : a comprehensive guide for leaders (5th ed.). Frenchs

Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Australia.

Finkelstein, L. (2008). Pocket book of technical writing for engineers and scientists. Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher

Education.

Fleddermann, C. B. (2012). Engineering ethics (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Maylor, H. (2010). Project management (3rd ed.). Harlow, England: Financial Times Prentice Hall.

McDermid, D. (Ed.). (2008). Ethics in ICT : an Australian perspective. Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson Education

Australia.

Shukla, S. (2010). Professional communication. Luckn Spinello, R. A. (2005).

Intellectual property rights in a networked world : theory and practice. Hershey, PA: Information Science Pub. ow,

India: Word-press.

Online Resources Will be notified in the relevant workshops

Literacy and/or

numeracy

resources

Will be notified in the relevant workshops

4.2 Overview of Learning Resources

Resources How to Engage with the Resources

Lectures/Textbooks/Re

ading List

– Read the recommended chapters and lecture notes relevant to the topics.

– Ensure the theory match your assumptions.

– Summarise the contents of each topic and incorporate material from lectures and tutorials.

Teaching team – Attend the tutorials and be prepared to participate.

– Attend the lectures so you understand the topic of the week and any additional materials not

covered in the textbook.

– If you have any questions about the unit, please check with the tutor, lecturer or unit

coordinator.

– Consultation session times and locations are on the inside front page of this learning guide.

– You may also ask questions on the unit vUWS discussion board.

vUWS – All unit materials (lectures, pre-readings and assessment) are available on vUWS. Check

vUWS regularly to find information on unit updates, Discussion Board, links to useful websites,

audio files and interesting seminars.

– Maintain contact on the discussion board as a way of sharing ideas and clarifying any

concepts and theories that are important to your understanding.

– Review the discussion board to see if messages have been posted about the assessment or

feedback from the assessment.


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Library – See the library home page to get help from a librarian http://library.uws.edu.au

– The Library Search Box is a great search engine that will help you to find references for

accomplishing the assignments for this unit. Please note that internet sources are discouraged

and are generally not acceptable as a reference source. You should only use the online journal

database available through UWS library website.

– You must use APA referencing style for this unit. If you have questions about referencing, on-

line librarians can provide instant assistance http://library.uws.edu.au/citing.php.

Mathematics Education

Support Hub

– MESH provides UWS students at all stages in their courses of study, with mathematics and

statistics support. This website provides online resources to students who want to:

- revise or ‘brush-up’ on their basic mathematical skills

- understand and practice the mathematical calculations underpinning their discipline area/s

- gain statistical skills for their industry

– Build your confidence in using mathematics by engaging in the activities provided by MESH.

The link to their web site is http://www.uws.edu.au/mesh.

PASS – Whether you are a top performer or could use some improvement, you will benefit from the

skills and understanding gained from attending PASS. PASS sessions are facilitated by senior

students who have excelled in this unit. Many students each year find this unit challenging,

and PASS has a strong record of helping those students to get through the subject. To see the

PASS timetable visit the website: www.uws.edu.au/pass.

– Any students with an AIP attending PASS sessions should contact the PASS Coordinator on

[email protected] to ensure necessary adjustments are in place.

4.3 Other Resources

University life Find out about life outside the lecture theatre – news and events, services and facilities, career information

and more!

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities

E-Learning Check your vUWS sites regularly for unit announcements and to keep up with online discussions. If you do not

have access to vUWS please contact e-learning on https://vuws.uws.edu.au/

Disability Service Students with a disability should visit:

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/getting_help/disability_services

Course and unit

rules

This site provides information on pre-requisites, co-requisites and other matters concerning how your

course is structured.

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/managing_your_study/enrolment/course_and_unit_

rules

Policies This site includes the full details of policies that apply to you as a UWS student.

http://www.uws.edu.au/policies/a-z

http://library.uws.edu.au/

http://library.uws.edu.au/citing.php

http://www.uws.edu.au/mesh

http://www.uws.edu.au/pass

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities

https://vuws.uws.edu.au/

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/getting_help/disability_services

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/managing_your_study/enrolment/course_and_unit_rules

http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/managing_your_study/enrolment/course_and_unit_rules

http://www.uws.edu.au/policies/a-z


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5 Important Information

5.1 Student responsibilities and code of conduct

Student

responsibilities

Familiarise yourself with university policies on assessment and examinations. More information,

including links to the policies, can be found at section 5.3 of this Learning Guide

Ensure that you understand the requirements, including timetables, for examinations and other

assessments tasks.

Ensure you read and understand the assessment requirements and note the submission dates,

and seek assistance from the lecturer and/or unit coordinator when needed.

Notify relevant staff (e.g. lecturer, unit coordinator, disability adviser) as soon as possible prior

to, or at the beginning of, the semester to have special requirements accommodated.

Submit your own individual and unassisted assessment work, except as otherwise permitted.

Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data will be severely dealt with as per policy.

Behave ethically and appropriately, avoiding any action or behaviour which would unfairly

disadvantage or advantage another student. Where group work is assigned, ensure that every

group member has the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to the assignment.

Student conduct

and behaviour

Attend all lectures, tutorials, practicals and workshops – not attending these classes is often the

main cause of failure and low grades.

Respect the needs of other students who are participating in any class activities.

Pay attention in lectures, tutorials, practicals and workshops for key information on examinable material.

Do not use mobile phones during the lectures, tutorials, practicals and workshops and do not have ongoing conversations with fellow students during the lecture or if another student/tutor is presenting work in any of the classes.

Please use electronic devices for taking notes and other class activities, not surfing the net or checking email.

5.2 Staff responsibilities and code of conduct

Academic staff carry out their teaching responsibilities under the authority of the Dean of the School of Computing,

Engineering and Mathematics. The responsibilities of staff are outlined in the following table.

Staff responsibilities Assess students' work fairly, objectively and consistently and when in doubt consult with the

unit coordinator or the discipline Director of Academic Programs.

Provide students with appropriate, helpful and explanatory feedback on all work submitted for

assessment.

Make reasonable accommodation (e.g. length of time to complete) in assessment tasks and

examinations for students with special requirements and to seek assistance from the Disability

Advisor and Counsellor where appropriate and needed.

Ensure deadlines for the submission of examination papers to the Academic Registrar are met.

Immediately report any issues or concerns related to student academic and non-academic

misconduct to the Director of Academic Programs.


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5.3 Links to Policies

The University has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. Important policies affecting students

include:

Assessment Policy

Bullying Prevention Policy and Guidelines

Enrolment Policy (includes a section on the UWS Student Email Account)

Examinations Policy

Misconduct – Student Academic Misconduct Policy (see extract below)

Misconduct – Student Non-academic Misconduct Policy (see extract below)

Review of Grade Policy

Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

Special Consideration Policy

Teaching and Learning – Fundamental Code

There are two policies that relate to misconduct – academic and non-academic misconduct. Breaches of these

policies can have very serious consequences. It is essential that you are familiar with these policies and how to avoid

misconduct of any type.

What is academic misconduct?

Academic misconduct may involve plagiarism, collusion or cheating. Plagiarism involves submitting or presenting work

in a unit as if it were the student's own work when, in fact, it was not. Collusion includes inciting, assisting, facilitating,

concealing or being involved in plagiarism, cheating or other academic misconduct with others. Cheating includes

dishonest conduct (or attempted dishonest conduct) in exams.

For the full definition of academic misconduct and the consequences of such behaviour, you are advised to read the

Misconduct – Student Academic Misconduct Policy.

There are many resources to help you avoid academic misconduct. Library staff can help you with referencing and the

Student Learning Unit can assist with academic writing and plagiarism. If you are unsure about any of your work you

should also ask your tutor or lecturer for advice and feedback.

What is non-academic misconduct?

Non-academic misconduct includes unlawful activities and crimes, falsifying documents (like a medical certificate or

academic records), harassing other students (or staff), stealing or damaging university property (like library books or

computers) and disrupting other students or staff. These are just some of the types of non-academic misconduct and

while these things are rare they do happen. If you believe you have been the victim of non-academic misconduct or

you are aware of any academic misconduct it is very important that you report it.

You should report all matters of non-academic misconduct directly to the School of Computing, Engineering and

Mathematics or Campus Security.

5.4 Raising concerns If you have a concern about this unit, please contact your lecturer or tutor in the first instance. If the matter is not

resolved, then you may contact the unit coordinator (see inside front cover). If you would prefer to speak to someone

else, you are advised to contact the Director of Academic Program responsible for this unit. Please note the Director

of Academic Program may refer your concern to a delegate to investigate and to respond to you.

The University also has a confidential Complaints Resolution Unit (see link below). You may contact this unit of the

University at any time; however, we would appreciate the opportunity to resolve the complaint in the first instance.

http://www.uws.edu.au/about_uws/uws/governance/complaints_management_and_resolution












http://www.uws.edu.au/about_uws/uws/governance/complaints_management_and_resolution

School of Computing Engineering & Mathematics

ASSIGNMENT / REPORT COVER SHEET This sheet must be attached to all material being submitted for marking.

Student name:

Student number:

Unit name and number:

Tutorial day and time:

Lecturer/Tutor:

Title of Assignment:

Length: (optional)

Date due:

Date submitted:

Student Declaration (must be signed) Declaration:

I hold a copy of this assignment if the original is lost or damaged. I hereby certify that no part of this assignment or product has been copied from any other student’s work or from any

other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment. No part of the assignment/product has been written / produced for me by any other person except where collaboration

has been authorised by the subject lecturer/tutor concerned I am aware that this work may be reproduced and submitted to plagiarism detection software programs for the purpose

of detecting possible plagiarism (which may retain a copy on its database for future plagiarism checking)) I hereby certify that no part of this assignment or product has been submitted by me in another (previous or current)

assessment, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission from the Lecturer/Tutor/ Unit Co-ordinator for this unit.

Student signature and date:

Note: An examiner or lecturer/tutor has the right to not mark this assignment if the above declaration has not been signed.

Student Receipt

Student Number and Name:

Unit Number and Name:


ASSIGNMENTS TO BE HANDED IN AT RECEPTION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOON

School of Computing Engineering & Mathematics

GROUP ASSIGNMENT / REPORT COVER SHEET

This sheet MUST BE attached to all material being submitted for marking.

Student name: Student number:






Unit name & number:

Tutorial group:

Tutorial day and time:

Lecturer/Tutor:


Length: (optional)

Date due:

Date submitted:

Student Declaration (must be signed) Declaration:

I hold a copy of this assignment if the original is lost or damaged. I hereby certify that no part of this assignment or product has been copied from any other student’s work or from any

other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment. No part of the assignment/product has been written / produced for me by any other person except where

collaboration has been authorised by the subject lecturer/tutor concerned I am aware that this work may be reproduced and submitted to plagiarism detection software programs for the

purpose of detecting possible plagiarism (which may retain a copy on its database for future plagiarism checking)

I hereby certify that no part of this assignment or product has been submitted by me in another (previous or current) assessment, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission from the Lecturer/Tutor/ Unit Co-ordinator for this unit.

Student signature and date:

(Submitting for group)

Note: An examiner or lecturer / tutor has the right to not mark this assignment if the above declaration has not been signed.

Student Receipt.

Student Number and Name:

Unit Number and Name:


ASSIGNMENTS TO BE HANDED IN AT RECEPTION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12 NOON

Documents

301005 Professional Practice and Communication Aut15 LG_AH Review.pdf