Subject Code :- ITC571
Title :- Emerging Technology and Innovations Annotated Bibliography
Assessment Type :- Assignment
Length :- 2000 words (10-12 pages)
Group Assessment :- No
ITC571 Emerging Technology and Innovations Annotated Bibliography Assignment
TASK :-
You are required to prepare for this Assessment Item by:
1.READING the Subject outline,
2. COMPLETING Topic 3, 4 and 5 on sections that discuss how to do an Annoatated Bibliography and a Relective Analysis Paper.
WHAT TO DO: Tasks 1 and 2 below
TASK 1 25% Annotated Bibliography:
1.Write an Annotated Bibliography for your Capstone Topic with a collection of 12 articles following a set structure. The Annotated Bibliography is a critical examination of the most relevant and recent scholarly research on the topic area that is not just a summary of the articles you have read.
2. An Annotated Bibliography is a detailed analysis of sources that can be used later in an expanded Literature Review.
3.Use the latest online search tools CSU PRIMO Google Scholar, Online databases and efficient bibliographic organisers – CSU supports the use of EndNote. (available on iPad). EndNote is a bibliographic citation program allowing references and footnotes to be translated into a variety of standard formats.
4. As a CSU student you can download and install EndNote X9 for Windows or Mac OS Platforms
5.Ensure that the Annotated Bibliography submitted by you is your own work and has not been submitted else where and comply with the University’s requirements for academic integrity.
6.You can get help in Building and Writing an Annotated Bibliography from several Topics in the ITC571 Interact 2 site sidebar menu and other study advice and tips from:
1.Study Resources (PDF files to download):
2. APA styles (6 or 7) Referencing
3.The CSU Library website for Lib Guides in Information Technology, Computing and Mathematics
7.Review the emerging technology (use internet for for most recent journal article and international conference papers and submit a 12-article Annotated Bibliography on your topic.
8.A good place to start a collection of articles in your annotated bibliography is via the PRIMO search tool located on the CSU Library website
9.Self-Evaluation Report on Originality
a. Select an 1000-word sample of annotations text only (exclude references) from and submit it for testing at Turnitin
b. Save and append a copy of the originality report obtained.
c. Critically evaluate and interpret the originality report, from your context or point of view as your personal Self-Evaluation Report on Originality
10. NOTE: Tasks 1 and 2 (below) can be appended into the one document and submitted via Turnitin as PDF or other document format
Library Resources
Information Technology Journal Databases:
Information Technology & Computing Lib Guides
The following questions may be useful while reviewing the topic:
1.What is the new technology?
2.What does it do and what are the special features it has?
3.When is it coming out in the market and how much will it cost?
4.What industry will the new technology affect? (Medical, agricultural, computer, business, etc….).
5.In your opinion, will the new technology be beneficial to society? Why or why not.
6.What did you learn from a critical analysis of your sources of information on this new technology?
TASK 2 5 %:
Annotated Bibliography Reflection
Write a reflective narrative on your experience from doing Task 1 as a short Reflective Analysis Paper.
This task will analyse and evaluate the findings you have made from doing the Annotated Bibliography.
This will be an active start to a working thesis or overall idea that you are going to pursue and write about in detail later.
The purpose of this assessment activity is for you to analyse your own annotated bibliography as a whole.
ITC571 Emerging Technology and Innovations Annotated Bibliography Assignment
Use the Five Reflective Analysis Questions below for your 300 word Analysis paper as a guide:
1.Make a list of keywords for later use in your research writing e.g. literature review,concept mapping etc.
2.What patterns or trends does your collection of articles reveal to you about your project topic?
3.Can you reflect holistically on how all of the sources in your Annotated Bibliography relate to any arguments and themes in your project topic?
4.Are you able to “identify a gap in the literature” as an area of research that is missing and may move you to give focus to that gap? Why or Why not? (Either case is fine to explain)
5.What are the next steps to do, in order to expand the current annotated bibliography into a longer literature review on the same topic?
After submission, post a copy to share with your peers on the ITC571 Discussion Forum.
ITC571 Emerging Technology and Innovations Annotated Bibliography Assignment
RATIONALE:
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
• be able to perform literature searches and critically analyse the literature in the chosen topic.
• be able to critically reflect on and synthesize complex information, problems,concepts and theories in the chosen topic.
• be able to apply established research methodologies with autonomy.
• be able to apply project management and information and communication technologies (ICT) tools to plan, execute, record and present their research and project work as a capstone experience.
The rationale of this assessment is to test your ability to review, evaluate, critique and support others opinions as well as existing literature, using a scholarly writing style. You will also demonstrate your ability to carry out independently research and locate information from various sources such as journals, conference proceedings online databases eBooks and industry magazines.
The Learning Outcomes being assessed in task include your ability to perform literature searches and critically analyse the literature in the chosen topic and then to critically reflect on and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the chosen topic.As the Annotated Bibliography develops, so will also be demonstrating your advanced communication and academic writing skills in transmitting your capstone experiences and ideas to others.
What does a well constructed annotated bibliography contain?
That is a research topic on its own however I recommend the list of SIX structural elements below
1.Interpretation and evaluation of an overview of recent trends in emerging technologies and innovation;
2.Evidence of literature searches and critical analysis of the literature in the chosen capstone topic;
3.Critical reflection and synthesis of complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the chosen topic
4.Original opinion on the benefits of your capstone project to others;
5.Reflective comments on what was learnt from a review of the literature;
6.Use of correct citations and referencing conforming to recognised referencing format.
The Checklist for the Annotations elements can be used as a quality check as you write:
Content Elements
• Coverage of topic
• Depth of discussion
• Development of argument and reasoning
• Selection of literature
Writing Style Elements
• Structure of review
• Technical competence
• Use of citations and quotations
• Referencing
ITC571 Emerging Technology and Innovations Annotated Bibliography Assignment
Task 2 Reflection paper of 300 words
After studying something quite intensely in task 1 Annotated Bibliography, you are now an expert in that area of research.
As such you need to be able to do an holistic analysis and reflect upon the Annotated Bibliography experience as a whole as each annotations contains its own individual critique analysis and evaluation. This relates clsoely to the SIX structural elements from 2 to 5 above.
PRESENTATION:
The Annotated Bibliography should be presented in form of:
• submit as a PDF file or other document format
• include a References appendix in APA style
ITC571 Emerging Technology and Innovations Annotated Bibliography Assignment
REQUIREMENTS:
Turnitin is more than a ‘gotcha’ device – it is an effective learning tool:
Because the sophisticated use of sources involves a complex set of research critical thinking and writing skills you should expect to take several years to master them. Turnitin can be a helpful tool in this developmental process. You should use your originality reports as feedback on a first draft so that you can improve your use of sources before submitting the final draft for marking.
Interpreting the Turnitin Originality Report:
After you submit your draft to Turnitin for self-checking, you should look carefully at the originality report so that you can improve on your use of sources. Your essay will be on the left side of the screen and the matching colour-coded sources will be listed on the right. Then you can make the necessary changes to your essay before you submit the final draft for marking.