Individual or group: The home exam essay can be written either individually, or in groups of 2 or 3 students.
Weight: The home exam weighs 40% towards the final mark, on the condition of having at least a pass score on the written exam. Similarly, the written exam weighs 60% on the condition of having at least a pass score on the home exam.
Due date for the home exam: 14.05.2014 at 16:00h.
Selection of topic and group: The topic title and group must be specified by 13.03.2014. The topic can be chosen from a list of proposed topics available on the INF3510 wiki, or can be specified by the student/group. Students are welcome to suggest their own topic title and to discuss possible topics with the course lecturer. Every group must choose a different topic title, but it is OK to focus on similar topics as other groups. The topic and group must be specified on the INF3510 wiki.
General guidelines: The report should be in the style of an academic paper. In particular it should contain full references and citations. Use of the Internet for research material is encouraged but any sources must be referenced and care should be taken to avoid reliance on unmoderated or unrefereed material. If you are unfamiliar with the structure of an academic report, or how to reference material, you can get advice from e.g. University of Essex Academic Writing Guide. Be sure to reference your sources when needed, otherwise you are liable to be accused of plagiarism. As a guideline reports should be between 5000 and 10000 words (approximately 10 - 15 pages). Report structure will vary according to the topic selected but should always contain an introduction and conclusion as part of a logical structure. Write in English or Norwegian.
Marking criteria:
Reports will be assessed using the following criteria equally weighted:
- Structure and presentation.
- Scope and depth of content.
- Evidence of independent research and analysis.
- Proper use of references.
As a general principle, reports consisting only of summaries of references will not gain a high score. To gain a high score, reports should contain some independent thought or analysis, for example in the form of: critical comparisons of systems, critical analysis of existing solutions, critical analysis of previous work or proposals, experimental evidence (such as on a computer network), statistical analysis of data, or interviews with experts or lay persons.
How to submit this assignment: A paper copy of the report must be handed in to the IFI Student Reception on Level 4 in OJD by 16:00h on 14.05.2014, or a digital copy can be emailed to the course lecturer Audun J?sang (josang@ifi.uio.no). The cover page must carry the topic title and number, student candidate number(s)(s), and optionally student names(s). Students working together on the same essay only need to submit one essay.
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