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Computing Research Project on Remote Working, Lecture notes of Programming Abstractions

A btec hnd in computing research project focused on the topic of remote working. It provides guidelines and requirements for the research proposal, including defining a research question or hypothesis, examining appropriate research methodologies, and conducting primary and secondary research. The learning outcomes, grading criteria, and a research proposal form template that covers the project title, objectives, literature sources, activities and timescales, research approach and methodologies, and ethical considerations. The research project aims to explore the impact of the sudden shift to remote working during the global pandemic, the enabling technologies and platforms, and the challenges faced by businesses and employees. Students are required to choose a relevant research topic and develop their own research questions within the suggested scope.

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Higher Nationals
Internal verification of assessment decisions – BTEC (RQF)
INTERNAL VERIFICATION – ASSESSMENT DECISIONS
Programme title BTEC HND in Computing
Assessor Internal Verifier
Unit(s)
Unit 13: Computing Research Project
Assignment title
Final Research Project Proposal - Remote working
Student’s name
List which assessment criteria
the Assessor has awarded.
Pass Merit Distinction
INTERNAL VERIFIER CHECKLIST
Do the assessment criteria awarded match
those shown in the assignment brief? Y/N
Is the Pass/Merit/Distinction grade awarded
justified by the assessor’s comments on the
student work?
Y/N
Has the work been assessed
accurately? Y/N
Is the feedback to the student:
Give details:
Constructive?
Linked to relevant assessment criteria?
Identifying opportunities for
improved performance?
Agreeing actions?
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Does the assessment decision need
amending? Y/N
Assessor signature Date
Internal Verifier signature Date
Programme Leader signature (if required)
Date
Confirm action completed
Remedial action taken
Give details:
Assessor signature Date
CRP/2021/22/Remote working
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Higher Nationals

Internal verification of assessment decisions – BTEC (RQF)

INTERNAL VERIFICATION – ASSESSMENT DECISIONS

Programme title BTEC^ HND in Computing Assessor Internal Verifier Unit(s) Unit 13: Computing Research Project Assignment title Final Research Project Proposal - Remote working Student’s name List which assessment criteria the Assessor has awarded. Pass Merit Distinction INTERNAL VERIFIER CHECKLIST Do the assessment criteria awarded match those shown in the assignment brief? (^) Y/N Is the Pass/Merit/Distinction grade awarded justified by the assessor’s comments on the student work? Y/N Has the work been assessed accurately? Y/N Is the feedback to the student: Give details:

  • Constructive?
  • Linked to relevant assessment criteria?
  • Identifying opportunities for improved performance?
  • Agreeing actions? Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Does the assessment decision need amending? Y/N Assessor signature Date Internal Verifier signature Date Programme Leader signature (if required) Date Confirm action completed Remedial action taken Give details: Assessor signature Date

Internal Verifier signature Date Programme Leader signature (if required) Date

Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Action Plan

Summative feedback

Feedback: Student to Assessor

Assessor

signature

Date

Student signature Date

Pearson

Higher Nationals in

Computing

Unit 13: Computing Research Project

Project Proposal

Student Declaration I hereby, declare that I know what plagiarism entails, namely to use another’s work and to present it as my own without attributing the sources in the correct form. I further understand what it means to copy another’s work.

  1. I know that plagiarism is a punishable offence because it constitutes theft.
  2. I understand the plagiarism and copying policy of Edexcel UK.
  3. I know what the consequences will be if I plagiarise or copy another’s work in any of the assignments for this program.
  4. I declare therefore that all work presented by me for every aspect of my program, will be my own, and where I have made use of another’s work, I will attribute the source in the correct way.
  5. I acknowledge that the attachment of this document signed or not, constitutes a binding agreement between myself and Pearson , UK.
  6. I understand that my assignment will not be considered as submitted if this document is not attached to the assignment. Student’s Signature: Date: ( Provide E-mail ID ) ( Provide Submission Date )

Higher National Diploma in Computing

Assignment Brief

Student Name /ID Number

Unit Number and Title Unit 13 – Computing Research Project

Academic Year 2021/

Unit Tutor Assignment Title Issue Date Submission Date IV Name & Date

Submission format

Research Project Proposal

 The submission is in the form of an individual written report.

 This should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font

size 12.

 You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate,

and all work must be supported with research

 Reference using the Harvard referencing system.

 Please provide a referencing list using the Harvard referencing system.

The recommended word limit is minimum 2000 words.

Unit Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research

process.

Assignment Brief and Guidance:

Remote Working

form template formats)

Project Proposal should cover following areas.

1. Definition of research problem or question. (This can be stated as a research question,

objectives or hypothesis)

2. Provide a literature review giving the background and conceptualisation of the proposed

area of study. (This would provide existing knowledge and benchmarks by which the data

can be judged)

3. Critically evaluate research process /different research methodologies by demonstrating an

understanding of the pitfalls, ethical issues, and limitations. choose a suitable research

methodology and Justify the selection.

Draw points (1–3, above) together into a research proposal by getting agreement with your

tutor.

Research Proposal Form

Student Name Student number Date Centre Name Unit Tutor Proposed title Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities Title or working title of research project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis): Research project objectives (e.g. what is the question you want to answer? What do you want to learn how to do? What do you want to find out?): Introduction, Objective, Sub Objective(s), Research Questions and/or Hypothesis Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project Reasons for choosing the project (e.g. links to other subjects you are studying, personal interest, future plans, knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important): Motivation, Research gap Section Three: Literature sources searched Use of key literature sources to support your objective, Sub Objective, research question and/or hypothesis: Can include the Conceptual Framework

Section Four: Activities and timescales Activities to be carried out during the research project (e.g. research, development, analysis of ideas, writing, data collection, numerical analysis, tutor meetings, production of final outcome, evaluation, writing the report) and How long this will take: Milestone Propose completion data Section Five: Research approach and methodologies Type of research approach and methodologies you are likely to use, and reasons for your choice: What your areas of research will cover: Research Onion; Sample Strategy/Method; Sample Size Reference List Comments and agreement from tutor Comments (optional): I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another qualification and is appropriate. AgreedYes ☐ No ☐ Name Date Comments and agreement from project proposal checker (if applicable) Comments (optional): I confirm that the project is appropriate. AgreedYes ☐ No Name Date

Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed consent to be observed. Yes ☐ No ☐ Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e. give them a brief explanation of the study)? Yes ☐ No ☐ Will participants be given information about the findings of your study? (This could be a brief summary of your findings in general) Yes ☐ No ☐ Section 4: Data Storage and Security Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998) Yes ☐ No ☐ Who will have access to the data and personal information? During the research: Where will the data be stored? Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used? Yes ☐ No ☐ If “YES” , please provide further details: After the research: Where will the data be stored? How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format? Will data be kept for use by other researchers? Yes ☐ No ☐ If “YES” , please provide further details: Section 5: Ethical Issues Are there any particular features of your proposed work which may raise ethical concerns? If so, please outline how you will deal with these: Section 6: Declaration I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and Ethics Policy:

Yes ☐ No ☐ I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor: Yes ☐ No ☐ I confirm that to the best of my knowledge: The above information is correct and that this is a full description of the ethics issues that may arise in the course of my research. Name: Date: Please submit your completed form to: ESOFT Learning Management System (ELMS)