Final Assignment Tips

Structure of an article. Some tips in the links.

Introduction_(writing)

Body

Conclusion

Reading and summary assignment
- if you are given a reading material
- you don't have to read and memorise each page as if it was a text book
  - read to understand the points raised by the author
  - it is just an article by the author
  - it contains points/ opinion by the author
  - you may agree or disagree
    - yes you have the right to disagree with the author
  - don't go too technical
- each author will have a different style of writing
  - some will have more charts
  - some authors will write in words only with no pictures
  - some authors wont use words and may use videos only
  - its important to read any style to understand the variety
- use the points in the article given to compose your own points
  - you cant just state your own points
  - you must base your points on the article
  - for example if the article is about how to prevent bank fraud
    - you may say that you disagree with the author because of reasons (give your reasons)
    - next you need to say “With that I propose the method …..” (give your suggestion
- if you are asked to write a summary
  - make sure you write a summary and not a full article.
  - tips Introduction_(writing)
  - of course the article will be long and may have lots of points here and there
  - you have to summarise it and make it interesting for the person reading your write-up
    - if let's say, I'm in a rush and I don't have time to read 20pages, I will read your summary and get the whole picture
- what are management issues
  - these issues are hidden in between the text
  - maybe the author mentions a specific brand name
  - if the incident is linked to a faulty machine using the parts or software from Company ABC
  - you may infer that the management could consider using parts/software from Company DEF in future to prevent the faulty machine
  - other management issues are discussed in detail in the book which has been recommended for you
  - other examples include human resource, purchasing, supplier selection etc. I have to mention another interesting management issue is Corruption
  - some of it is directly mentioned and some is indirectly mentioned in the article
- All articles contain information needed for you
  - if the points are not directly available, use the keywords or references given by the author
  - sometimes if the task is to write an essay, you have control (with guidelines) to write anything
    - state your points clearly and sharply
    - don't put in long sentences explaining nothing
    - assignment is different from marketing department fillers
      - read here to find out what are fillers –> about fillers
If you are given an article to read
- it is wise not to compare with the article assigned to your friend
- the grass is always greener on the other side
- sometimes you will feel bad thinking about unnecessary things
  - focus on your own article
  - and finish up the assignment
Should we include reference for write-ups
- if you are writing a summary - the main reference will be the main article which you are using to summarise
- this is entirely up to you as a writer
- but when you give other points or additional points which have not been addressed by the author
  - in this case it would be good to add reference
- for example if the article says Product A is the best
  - and if you have had experience using or evaluating Product B
  - you may wish to search for another article which evaluates Product B
  - in this case it would be necessary to include the reference to Product B
What reference style should we use?
- usually for an article, I would recommend APA or IEEE style

Should I advise my friend?
1. finish your own task first and then proceed to provide advise
2. You can advise and guide but not do the assignment for them
  1. your friend may say “I'm sick and admitted to the hospital”
  2. please help to do my assignment
  3. your response should be “Why don't you explain your situation to the lecturer. He/She might understand and make some other arrangements”
    1. all lecturers are not that bad
If you help others(your friend) to do their assignment
1. you will create a person (your friend) who will always assume he/she can get others to do his/her work in the future and go and play golf
2. think about this
3. and the worst part is when the friend twists the story and tells the lecturer that you copied from the person
  1. this has happened
Can i share my answers with my friends?
1. this is similar to allowing your friend to copy from you
2. so it is not allowed
Can I copy from my friend?
1. attempt your best by yourself, by your own effort
2. if you are in a desperate situation
  1. example some personal incident, you can always talk to the lecturer and others
  2. they can always arrange another solution
  3. cheating is not a solution
3. if you are at the last assignment and you feel bad about not attending classes the whole year
4. it is ok- at least you learned that you have to sit for classes in the future
5. try again next year
  1. you don't have to rush through life
  2. real incident : one of my friend was caught cheating in the final exam
    1. he was banned for 1 year
    2. he was actually an A student, we really don't know why he chose this desperate move on the last minute
    3. anyway he came back, completed his studies, graduated and learned an important lesson in life
    4. the rest of us, we were not too far ahead with 1 year difference
    5. so it didn't make a difference
    6. don't worry, you won't get promoted to become the CEO in the first year. so a year doesn't make a difference
    7. but cheating is equivalent to cheating in life
    8. <h3 class=" page-header pb-3 mb-4 mt-5"></h3>
Does it matter if I get an A or B
1. No, in life it doesn't matter
2. Did you question the guy who claims he is good in wiring to change the 240volts fuse in your house? He came and he changed it and you paid him. No discussion about his high school English level. But on the lighter side, maybe that's me, I change my own fuse in my house
3. but then again, you should always strive to be a better 'you'
4. if you got a B last year in Maths, strive for a B+ this year and strive for an A next year
5. life is about improvement
6. Let me relate an incident last week, I met one MC for a ceremony who feels he/she has been the best because of experience for over 20 years
  1. but the funny part was, it was a lousy event by my standards
  2. why?
  3. because the MC never improved over the years
  4. one example was when the VIP walked in, the MC didn't even welcome the VIP,
  5. I had to get up and nudge the MC to welcome the VIP; the VIP was feeling a bit awkward without being welcomed
  6. so life is about improvement; for anyone; if you're a MC for an event or a student studying for an exam
When am i supposed to send the assignment
1. plan earlier
2. attempt to send in before the due date
3. don't wait until the last minute
4. if something unexpected happens, you will be really in a tight spot, so always attempt to finish it earlier
What is the percentage of similarity which will be valid?
1. for essays it will be at 20%
2. for subjective questions
  1. the rate will be determined by the similarity score on a case by case basis by the department
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/06/cheat

— root 2022/12/17 19:45

“I don’t want to fly in an airplane that was programmed by somebody who cheated in this class”

root 2022/12/17 20:03

C. Tips for Questions with general answers

Q: how many scenarios we need for the risk register?
1. A: part of the question → “…for outsourcing ABC and XYZ…”
  1. so minimum 1 for each point i.e. >=1 for ABC & >=1 for XYZ
Q: the scenarios can be anything?
1. A: What scenarios?
2. Possible rephrased Q: The risk analysis can be anything?
3. A: The analysis points is entirely up to the person doing the analysis but would require some logic thinking
4. eg. if we are doing a risk analysis of a person crossing the road, possible analysis would be → using a Pedestrian_crossing, crossing at the traffic light or using a Pedestrian Bridge / Footbridge. Here we don't want to discuss about the type of car collision sensors, Pedestrian_safety_through_vehicle_design etc
Q: Do a risk analysis (risk register table) ….
1. A: A risk register table is a type of risk analysis
2. please follow the instruction and do a table
Q: Summary of the article in terms of ….
1. summarise the article by stating the points given by the author
Q: Evaluation of the ….. explained or used by the authors of the article.
1. evaluate or give your ideas/opinions about the methods/points given by the author
Q: Evaluation of Management Issues
1. evaluate in terms of management issues - refer to the tips above (section A)
Q: article has no info about the computer security principles
1. A All the articles given have info regarding the subject matter
2. the difference would be in the way the author has written the article - this is referred to as the author's style of writing
3. the info given is either Implicit or Explicit
  1. Please refer to the following website for further information
  2. https://writingexplained.org/implicit-vs-explicit-difference
Q: For the section “proposed security solution”
1. Should I write the security solution for the all the issues as a whole or just the isolated issue with solarwinds
2. A : You may select some issues and comment on it
3. When we write a review or summary for an article, it would not be proper to review every single point given by the author
  1. just choose a few which you think is a major, important and relevant point and discuss about it
Q: Do we need to further elaborate our risk analysis table? Is it needed? Or just the risk register table is enough?
1. A : The question is “Do a risk analysis (risk register table)….”
2. The option is entirely up to you to understand the question and to answer it properly
3. Some questions are designed to test your skills in understanding instructions
4. Some of the options available for you
  1. to do a table only
  2. to do a table and some basic explanation about the table
  3. but do not write a 2 page long essay about the table (but then again : read the question if it actually asks you to give an essay about the table)
5. Maybe your next question is “how will the points be calculated?”
  1. this is entirely up to the examiner checking your paper
  2. if table✘ is wrong and explanation✔ is correct, the examiner might give some marks (but this is very subjective)
  3. if table✔ is correct and has no explanation, the examiner will give marks
  4. if table✔ is correct and has correct explanation✔, the examiner will give the same marks
  5. if the table✔ is correct and the explanation✘ is wrong, the examiner will give marks based on the table (please take note : some examiners may want to deduct marks for a wrong explanation)
6. that's how subjective questions are different from objective questions
  1. subjective questions are very subjective
  2. read more here
  3. and some opinion here
  4. my opinion is : i prefer objective Multiple_choice
Q : How to do a table in word processor
1. A : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTjN8_t7co
2. A : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koDeGamrxV4
Q : What must I save the file name as?
1. name_ID_final_assessment.pdf

Final Assignment Tips

A. General Tips

B. FAQ

C. Tips for Questions with general answers