The purpose of this assessment is to enable students to demonstrate a critical awareness of previous research in an IT context within a chosen topic area through a basic understanding of research theory and techniques. Overall goals of this assignment are to help you to:

• Become more knowledgeable about finding and using varied research sources in your chosen area in IT.

• Further develop your critical thinking skills and back up your points with evidence.

• Become more adept at synthesizing information and developing informed views.

• Discipline yourself to follow a scholarly research format to document in-text sources and a references page (bibliography).

Learning Outcomes Assessed

The following course learning outcomes are assessed by completing this assessment:

Knowledge:

K1. Determine the role IT research plays in contributing to organisational innovation, and success. K2 Identify appropriate research philosophies for IT projects, which match organisational approaches.

Skills:

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