INS3702 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2026 - Due 28 August 2026

INS3702 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2026 - Due 28 August 2026 To answer the following questions, you must consult and cite at least three credible information sources and use relevant practical examples to support your discussion. QUESTION 1 [25] Read the following scenario attentively and answer the questions and statements that follow. A university collects large volumes of student data through registration systems, online learning platforms, library services and assessment activities, including demographic details, course participation, library-resource usage, assessment results and engagement with online learning materials. The university processes and analyses these data to identify academic performance patterns and students who may require additional support. Lecturers, librarians and student-support departments then interpret the resulting information using their professional knowledge and experience to design appropriate interventions. However, concerns may arise regarding who controls the data, how the information is interpreted and used, whether students’ privacy is protected, and whether the resulting interventions benefit all students fairly. Based on the above scenario: • Discuss the relationship between data, information, knowledge and wisdom. Rubric Criteria Mark allocation Introduction 1 Discuss the relationship between data, information, knowledge and wisdom. In your discussion: • Explain how raw student data are processed and interpreted to become meaningful information • How this information is combined with professional experience and understanding to develop knowledge • How knowledge is applied through ethical judgement and careful decision-making to demonstrate wisdom when designing studentsupport interventions. 6 7 7 Conclusion 1 Citation (acknowledging sources) 3 Total 25 Page 2 of 5 QUESTION 2 [25] Read the following scenario attentively and answer the questions and statements that follow. A university library uses social media to advertise its services, introduce new informationresources, announce training sessions and respond to students’ enquiries. Studentsinteract with the library’s posts by commenting, sharing content and submitting feedback.The social media platform stores the content and collects information about users’ profiles,interests and online behaviour. Library policies and platform rules determine whatinformation may be published, distributed, retained, removed or used for advertising. Based on the above scenario: • Discuss how the five elements of the information circuit operate within the university library’s social media environment. Rubric Criteria Mark allocation Introduction 1 Discuss how the five elements of the information circuit operate within the university library’s social media environment. • Production • Storage • Distribution • Consumption • Regulation 4 4 4 4 4 Conclusion 1 Citation (acknowledging sources) 3 Total 25