Reference no: EM133777431

Database Systems

Assessment Description

Objectives

This assessment item relates to the unit learning outcomes as in the unit descriptor. This assessment is designed to improve student knowledge through further research on recent trends to demonstrate competence in tasks related to modelling, designing, implementing a DBMS, Data Warehousing, Data management, Database Security. Also, to enhance students experience in researching a topic based on the learning outcomes they acquired during lectures, activities, assignment 1 and assignment 2.

Develop a relational database application using data modelling concepts, data definition language, data control language, data manipulation language, with in-depth consideration of database system architecture, data privacy and data security concepts.

Investigate problems to identify data requirements and devise non-relational database solutions.

Requirements
For this assessment you will be required to select a published research article / academic paper(within last 5 years) which must cover one or more of the topics including Database modelling, designing, and implementing a DBMS including Data warehousing, Data Management, DB Security, Data Mining or Data Analysis. The paper you select must be directly relevant to these topics. The paper can be from any academic conference or other relevant Journal or online sources such as IEEE, ACM, Springer, Google Scholar, academic department repositories etc. All students are encouraged to select a different paper.

Report
For this component you will prepare a report or critique on the paper you chose as mentioned above. Your report should be limited to approx. 1500 words (not including references).Use 1.5 spacing with a 12-point Times New Roman font. Though your paper will largely be based on the chosen article, you can use other sources to support your discussion. Citation of sources is mandatory and must be in the Harvard style.

Your report or critique must include:

Title Page: The title of the assessment, the name of the paper you are reviewing and its authors, and your name and student ID.
Introduction: A statement of the purpose for your report and a brief outline of how you will discuss the selected article (one or two paragraphs). Make sure to identify the article being reviewed.

Body of Report: Describe the intention and content of the article. Discuss the research method (survey, case study, observation, experiment, or other method) and findings. Comment on problems or issues highlighted by the authors. Discuss the conclusions of the article and how they are relevant to what you are studying this semester.

Conclusion: A summary of the points you have made in the body of the paper. The conclusion should not introduce any ‘new' material that was not discussed in the body of the paper. (One or two paragraphs)

References: A list of sources used in your text. Follow the IEEE style.