Reference no: EM132923673 , Length: word count:15000
Assessment Description
Topic - An evaluation of the opportunities of industry 4.0 technologies like IoT and IIoT on decision making and productivity in SMEs.
Written Dissertation of 15,000 words articulating AQA Level 7 criteria of critical analysis and synthesis following systematic research and collection and analysis of data.
Intended Learning Outcomes for the Assessment
The Learning Outcomes are described in the Module Definition Form provided in the left hand menu. These are set at the outset of the module design and have been ratified by an independent panel of academics from ARU and external institutions. As such, they cannot be changed without application to the Academic Registry.
• Establish a method for investigation / exploration of key concepts, models and principles with reference to a chosen significant and complex area for enquiry.
• Evaluate complex issues critically and from a variety of viewpoints.
• Develop effective arguments for relevant conclusions or create alternative syntheses.
• Critically justify and rigorously apply appropriate methodologies, techniques and practical strategies; being sensitive to the context.
• Where appropriate, formulate solutions to potential ethical dilemmas in discussion with peers, clients, mentors and others.
• Reflect critically on the process and outcomes of the investigation/enquiry.
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Marking Scheme
1 Statement of research, aim, hypothesis and sub-objectives.
2 Methodology and research methods.
3 Theoretical underpinning, context and rationale
4 Scope and quality of the information and data collected.
5 Presentation and analysis of results.
6 Conclusions and recommendations.
7 Quality of the structure, presentation and referencing.
Other skills and competencies
You should also be able to communicate effectively through a well-presented effective document.
Links to Supporting Materials
Your specific reading list is presented in the menu on the left hand side of this Canvas site.
Assessment Literacy
The dissertation is a vehicle to convey your ability to contextualise an original research topic, gather and critically original data and present your findings in a succinct, well informed professional report.
You should aim to produce a report that you are proud to put on the table at your next job interview or promotion board - it is a vehicle to demonstrate your ability to identify and resolve challenge pertinent to your industry or profession.
Assessment Detail
The Principal Element - The Dissertation (in report format)
Here are some compulsory and recommended sections for your dissertation. Whilst the compulsory sections must be included, the actual structure and content are at your academic discretion. You must discuss the structure and content of your dissertation with your supervisor who may agree that the following is appropriate, or may advise a different approach! No two dissertations are the same so please be guided by your supervisor for what is appropriate for your topic and your proposed content.
Attachment:- Dissertation _Details.rar