Learning outcomes:
LO1
Specify, analyse, design, implement, test and document a medium to
large scale project in the chosen area of specialisation under the
supervision of a project co-ordinator
LO2
Explain and justify the use and application of technology for a
project
LO3
Develop and enhance communication and presentation skills
Please read, sign, add date, and submit this document using the upload point on Moodle, by
Saturday, 8 June 2024 @11.55pm (week 3), along with your Project Proposal and the NCI Ethics Approval Form
You are tasked with co-ordinating and delivering a showcase project which demonstrates your ability as a software/web developer or cyber security specialist. This project presents an opportunity for you to implement the skill set which you have acquired. The project you are required to produce will be a combination of a wide variety of skills which include:
§ Conception – You must identify a project which displays innovation relating to the integration of technologies deployed to achieve your goal
§ Project Management – You must take the concept identified and use project management skills to bring the concept to completion aiming to develop a commercially viable software tool. Ensuring that you meet each deadline and deliverable date is a crucial element of this process
§ Development – You must use your skillset to develop a Software or Web application that is of excellent standard and comprises of a high level of complexity affording users both practicality and a quality user experience. Cyber-security students must enforce a strict adherence to secure programming principles throughout. For this you must implement a complex server-side functionality and integrate client-side scripting which will provide a rich internet application interface for the user
§ Testing – Throughout the process you must maintain a detailed log of test plans and results. Details should include functionality tests, unit tests, integration testing, security testing, malicious intent testing, etc.
§ Pitching – Once the project is complete you must pitch the idea through a presentation which showcases the innovation and functionality of the application. This presentation will be a perfect opportunity to show your talents and achievements
The project
The project which you are about to undertake is entirely based upon concepts identified by yourself. The elements contained in the project will be of your own consideration and the underpinning concept will stem from an area of interest to you.
However, there are certain criteria which must be met:
§ You must use a server-side programming language to maintain a complex persistent data storage pertaining to the application functionality
§ You must use a client-side programming language to present a graphical user interface for the application
§ You must produce detailed academic documentation of exceptional quality with academic references, correct structure, and precise formatting suitable for the level you are studying at
Once you stick to the details outlined in this brief, then you will be free to choose the application concept and develop a software tool which interests you.
This module is assessed with 100% Continuous Assessment, and it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure all project deadlines are adhered to!
Start with…
8 June February 2024 @11.55pm (week 3)
1. Signed Project Brief (this document)
2. Project Proposal
3. NCI Ethics Approval Form
As you go…
22 June 2024 @11.55pm (week 5)
1. Project Requirements Specification
Interim report…
29 June 2024 @11.55pm (week 6)
1. Interim progress report
N.B. This will be in the form of a written report, weighting 20% of the overall grade
Continue with…
20 July 2024 @11.55pm (week 9)
1. Project Analysis & Design Documentation
Live presentations *
31 July 2024 (Week 11) and 7 August 2024 (week 12), during class (6pm – 10pm)
1. Live presentations of your project via Teams. Duration: 5 min. max. each (subject to change), including any Q&A session.
Final submission *
10 August 2024 @11.55pm (week 12)
1. Video of the final and complete project
2. Project Final Report, including the Declaration Project Cover Sheet
3. Project Code
* weighting 80% of the overall grade
Marking rubric (next 2 pages)
H1
H2.1
H2.2
Pass
Fail
Communication (10%)
The presentation comprehensively
outlined the project. The speaker was poised and enthusiastic.
Questions were excellently answered.
The presentation outlined the project in
detail. The speaker was poised and enthusiastic. Questions were very well
answered.
The presentation outlined the project. The
speaker was poised and enthusiastic. Questions were answered.
The presentation somewhat outlined the
project. The speaker was poised and enthusiastic. Questions were reasonably
well answered.
The presentation is unorganised and
unclear. Questions were unanswered/poorly answered.
Writing & Presentation of Results (20%)
The dissertation is written in a formal
academic style; with very clear statements and conclusions and discussion of
the project findings and implication, and use proper Harvard Referencing
Style (HRS).
Excellent statements and clear
presentation of results. Excellent use of illustrations, code samples, etc.
Conclusions are clearly supported by the results.
The dissertation is written in a formal
academic style with clear statements and conclusions, and use proper HRS;
Very good statements and clear
presentation of achievements. For some results more appropriate means of
presentation could have been utilised. Conclusions are clearly supported by
the results.
The dissertation is written in a formal
academic style but missing in conclusions and discussions not perfect HRS
Good statements and clear presentation
of achievements. For some results more appropriate means of presentation
could have been utilised. Conclusions drawn could be more clearly supported
by the results.
The dissertation is not well structured
and does not use proper academic style; there are very few references and
proper HRS is not used
There is a statement and presentation of
results (perhaps incomplete), however, there is a lack of clarity and less
effective use of illustrations, code samples, etc. Conclusions are not
clearly supported by the results.
The dissertation is poorly written and
the statements are unclear and lacks conclusions and discussions and proper referencing
style (HRS).
Grossly inaccurate or incomplete
presentation and statement of results. Lack of clarity and usage
illustrations, code samples, etc. Conclusions are not supported by results.
Complexity / Coding Skills (10%)
A project
that addresses complex issues, using sophisticated software development.
A project that
partially addresses some complex issues.
Wide scopes
of issues are addressed, but the implementation lacks depth.
A project
that does not implement effectively or bypasses some of the more difficult
aspects of the proposal.
A project with very
little innovative software development.
Innovation (10%)
An
innovative solution based on novel research to produce a commercially viable
software tool.
An innovative
concept or a novel extension of existing software applications.
An idea that
merges ideas from a number of existing sources
A project
with limited functionality but with some innovative features
A project that
reproduces, without extension, ideas of existing sources
Technology (20%)
Exploits
leading edge features of new or emerging technologies or exploits chosen
technologies to the fullest extent possible appropriate to the application.
A project that uses
complex or difficult features of technology appropriately.
Exploits many
features of the chosen technology
A project
that uses less complex technology to a high standard or Integrates a number
of technologies
The project
uses standard technologies with little innovation
The project uses a
standard technology in a very basic and rudimentary manner.
Completeness (10%)
Project is
close to commercial implementation.
Project is excellent
but would need more work to attain commercial implementation.
Project
demonstrates a good deal of work by the learner, but where the project
contains few innovative features.
Functionality
is partly complete or obvious extensions are not implemented.
The learner does not
understand aspects of the functionality or the implementation.
Testing/ Evaluation
(10%)
End user
testing/ Evidence of Evaluation/ System testing
Demonstration of
System testing.
Demonstration
of testing a main component of the solution.
Demonstration
of testing part of a main component of the solution.
No evidence of
testing or evaluation.
Project Management
(10%)
Clear,
concise and detailed project planning throughout the life of the project.
Reference to document trail for revisions to the project scope. Evidence of
contingency plans activated in response to pre-planned triggers. Response to
scope changes demonstrated clear prioritisation of project goals.
Good evidence of
planning, management of risks and reporting procedures, with a nearly
complete document trail and evidence of contingency planning and
prioritisation. Outcome of project is
close to planned outcome
Documentary
evidence of realistic and useful planning and continuous monitoring and
reporting risks and changes to project scope. Limited prioritisation and use
of contingency planning in responding to issues and problems affecting the
scope of the project.
Brief
Commentary on management process but limited references to documentation
trail evidencing project planning, management of risks or management and
reporting changes to project scope.
No documentary
evidence that project was subject to any serious planning, management of
risks or management and reporting of changes to project.
