Related objectives from the Unit Outline

1. identify a variety of information sources;

2. demonstrate skills in the location and selection of information and information resources; 3. demonstrate skills in the written, visual and oral presentation of information;

4. describe the processes involved in the production and communication of information. Student Learning Outcomes

 Describe and demonstrate an understanding of concept mapping as an organisational and thinking tool.  Demonstrate and improve summary writing.

 Develop critical thinking and analysis skills.

 Describe and analyse current trends on the Internet. Due Date: Friday (midnight), end of Week 5.

Assessment Value: 10% of total mark

Assignment 1 topic – Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) You have just been employed as a junior consultant in an IT consultancy. Your boss, the owner of the company, has just

completed a master's degree at ECU so therefore understands the value that solid research adds to his consultancy. The commercial (or non-military) use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV, also known as drones) has many possible applications across many different industries. Your boss wants you to choose and investigate one particular industry, because you will be part of a team providing your boss with a comprehensive overview of the business potential of UAV.

The IT consultancy wishes to position itself in Perth as the lead service provider to companies who want to use UAV as a business solution. Your boss sees UAV as the next big disruptive technology that can be used to gain a competitive advantage. Your boss believes that although UAV technologies have been available for some time, many businesses are unsure of how to take advantage of them. However, there are other areas that must first be addressed such as training client companies to use UAV competently as licensed operators, legal & safety issues, privacy & security issues, potential public relations issues (UAV have been used for some time by the military), and other ethical issues related to using UAV.

Your boss has requested that you do some research on this and produce a concept map that comprehensively covers all aspects (both social and technological) of the business environment in which companies will operate their UAV solution.

You should also highlight the potential advantages and disadvantages to your company and your clients of adopting UAV as a solution. The use of UAV has many possible applications across many different industries. Your boss wants you to investigate one

particular industry, because you will be part of a team providing your boss with a comprehensive overview of UAV business potential.

Assignment Requirements For Assignment 1a, you will need to submit: 1. 1 concept map;

2. a critique of concept mapping (500 words).

This has to be submitted as a single Word document. 3/30/2016 1

CSG1132 A1a The Concept map should demonstrate your understanding of the full nature of the topic and should show full expansion of the topic. You may use concept mapping software such as FreeMind or the drawing facilities within word-processing software such as MS Word.

The Critique (500 words) should contain: 1. a description of concept mapping;

2. why we use concept mapping as a thinking and organisational tool;

3. the strengths and weaknesses of concept mapping;

4. a description of your experiences using concept mapping during this task; i.e. how has concept mapping helped you understand and organise your research topic?

Please refer to the marking key for this assignment as it shows how marks will be earned. Resources

Concept mapping software (free): FreeMind - http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

 Johnston,C. (2010). Concept Mapping, Teaching and Learning Unit, University of Melbourne. Retrieved March 1, 2010 from http://tlu.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/pdfs/concept_maps.pdf

 Landsberger, J.F. (2010). Concept - or mind-mapping: Explanation. Study Guides and Strategies. Retrieved Macrh 1, 2010 from http://www.studygs.net/mapping/

Format and Submission  Your assignment should be word-processed with a title page containing your name, student number, the

assignment title and your tutor's name.  Your assignment should be submitted electronically to your tutor. The file name should be in the following form: CSG1132D_yoursurname_A1a.doc

 Your assignment should reflect current workplace standards and is a working document designed to help you refine both technical report writing skills and evaluative/analytical skills. It should be:

o Wordprocessed, using Times New Roman in size 12 font. o Page layout should have 3cm wide side margins and 2.5cm top and bottom margins.

o Header information containing the unit code and title.

o Footer information containing student name, number and page number.

o All headings should be bold, size 14 Arial, sub-headings bold, size 12 Arial.

 Since this assessment is designed to reflect workplace and academic best practice, marks will be awarded for literacy and presentation and the use of references.