Assignment Brief (RQF)
Assignment Brief (RQF)
Higher National Certificate/Diploma in
Nawoda Deshan Balasooriya
Student Name/ID Number:
M19941109004
Unit Number and Title: Unit: 13 Computing Research Project
Academic Year: 2019/2020
Unit Assessor: Mrs. Maduwanthi Uthpala
Pearson Set Assignment: Research Project based on Digital
Assignment Title:
Well being)
Issue Date: 20/3/2020
Submission Date: 27/9/2020
Internal Verifier Name: Buddhini Samarakkody
Date:
Submission Format:
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 and referenced using the Harvard referencing
system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The
recommended word limit is 2,000–2,500 words, although you will not be penalised for
exceeding the total word limit.
Unit Learning Outcomes:
LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the
research process.
LO2 Conduct and analyse research relevant to a computing research project.
LO3 Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders.
LO4 Reflect on the application of research methodologies and concepts.
Assignment Brief and Guidance:
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Scenario
Digital Wellbeing is about fashioning and sustaining a healthy relationship with
technology. As technology plays a big part in our lives we find ourselves spending an
increasing amount of time online and on our devices. Our wellbeing is dependent
upon our mental and physical health and thereby our digital wellbeing is influenced
by our online interactions and the amount of time we spend on our devices. Whilst
technology and the internet can simplify and enhance our lives they can also be
distracting, be a cause of anxiety, and make us feel upset. Being in control of
technology enables us to use its full potential and gain all the benefits of it.
This unit will enable students to explore some of the areas of digital wellbeing from
the standpoint of a prospective computing professional. It will provide the opportunity
for students to investigate digital wellbeing within computing systems and explore the
responsibilities and solutions to the problems presented..
The range of topics discussed could cover the following:
• How to find the balance towards a healthy relationship with devices?
• Are tech companies responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of users?
• What tools and strategies can a company use to develop a system(s) that
addresses digital wellbeing for users?
• What impact will future digital tech have on human wellbeing?
You should refer to these instructions as you complete work for this unit.
• Consider the development of a methodical and valid research proposal as the
foundation for the project.
• Choose a topic of personal interest in a specialism. The topic chosen should allow a
sufficient and suitable degree of research through the existence of adequate
background materials.
• A good project proposal title should meet the following criteria:
○ The proposal is one that has an existing body of literature or source material
that can be
reviewed.
○ The proposal extends a current line of learning that will lend itself to further
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rigorous exploration.
Research Project Brief
1. Define your research problem or question. This can be stated as a research
question, objectives or hypothesis. (LO2)
2. Provide a literature review giving the background and conceptualisation of your
proposed area of study. This would provide existing knowledge and benchmarks
by which your data can be judged. (LO2)
3. Consider and define your research methodology and research process.
Demonstrate understanding of the pitfalls and limitations of the methods
chosen and ethical issues that might arise. (LO1)
4. Draw points (1–3, above) together into a research proposal for agreement with
your tutor. (LO2)
5. Conduct your research as outlined in your proposal. Keep track of your findings
as you work. (LO2)
6. Carry out your research and analyse your findings in relation to your original
research question. Draw conclusions. ( LO2/LO3)
7. Communicate the outcomes of your research project to the identified audience.
(LO3)
8. Reflect on the success of your research project and your performance at the
end of the project with the inclusion of a project evaluation and
recommendations.(LO4)
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Pass Merit Distinction
LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and
approaches as part of the research process
LO1 & 2
P1 Produce a research M1 Evaluate different
D1 Critically evaluate
proposal that clearly defines a research approaches and
research methodologies and
research question or methodology and make
processes in application to a
hypothesis supported by a justifications for the choice of
computing research project
literature review. methods selected based on
to justify chosen research
philosophical/theoretical
methods and analysis.
P2 Examine appropriate frameworks.
research methods and
approaches to primary and
secondary research.
LO2 Conduct and analyse research relevant for a computing
research project
P3 Conduct primary and M2 Discuss merits, limitations
secondary research using and pitfalls of approaches to
appropriate methods for a data collection and analysis.
computing research project
that consider costs, access and
ethical issues.
P4 Apply appropriate analytical
tools, analyse research
findings and data.
LO3 Communicate the outcomes of a research project to
identified stakeholders
D2 Communicate critical
P5 Communicate research M3 Coherently and logically analysis of the outcomes
outcomes in an appropriate communicate outcomes to and make valid, justified
manner for the intended the intended audience recommendations.
audience. demonstrating how outcomes
meet set research objectives.
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Assignment Brief (RQF)
Higher National Certificate/Diploma in
Nawoda Deshan Balasooriya
Student Name/ID Number:
M19941109004
Unit Number and Title: Unit: 13 Computing Research Project
Academic Year: 2019/2020
Unit Assessor: Mrs. Maduwanthi Uthpala
Pearson Set Assignment: Research Project based on Digital
Assignment Title:
Well being)
Issue Date: 20/3/2020
Submission Date: 27/9/2020
Internal Verifier Name: Buddhini Samarakkody
Date:
Submission Format:
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 and referenced using the Harvard referencing
system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The
recommended word limit is 2,000–2,500 words, although you will not be penalised for
exceeding the total word limit.
Unit Learning Outcomes:
LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the
research process.
LO2 Conduct and analyse research relevant to a computing research project.
LO3 Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders.
LO4 Reflect on the application of research methodologies and concepts.
Assignment Brief and Guidance:
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, Assignment Brief (RQF)
Scenario
Digital Wellbeing is about fashioning and sustaining a healthy relationship with
technology. As technology plays a big part in our lives we find ourselves spending an
increasing amount of time online and on our devices. Our wellbeing is dependent
upon our mental and physical health and thereby our digital wellbeing is influenced
by our online interactions and the amount of time we spend on our devices. Whilst
technology and the internet can simplify and enhance our lives they can also be
distracting, be a cause of anxiety, and make us feel upset. Being in control of
technology enables us to use its full potential and gain all the benefits of it.
This unit will enable students to explore some of the areas of digital wellbeing from
the standpoint of a prospective computing professional. It will provide the opportunity
for students to investigate digital wellbeing within computing systems and explore the
responsibilities and solutions to the problems presented..
The range of topics discussed could cover the following:
• How to find the balance towards a healthy relationship with devices?
• Are tech companies responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of users?
• What tools and strategies can a company use to develop a system(s) that
addresses digital wellbeing for users?
• What impact will future digital tech have on human wellbeing?
You should refer to these instructions as you complete work for this unit.
• Consider the development of a methodical and valid research proposal as the
foundation for the project.
• Choose a topic of personal interest in a specialism. The topic chosen should allow a
sufficient and suitable degree of research through the existence of adequate
background materials.
• A good project proposal title should meet the following criteria:
○ The proposal is one that has an existing body of literature or source material
that can be
reviewed.
○ The proposal extends a current line of learning that will lend itself to further
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rigorous exploration.
Research Project Brief
1. Define your research problem or question. This can be stated as a research
question, objectives or hypothesis. (LO2)
2. Provide a literature review giving the background and conceptualisation of your
proposed area of study. This would provide existing knowledge and benchmarks
by which your data can be judged. (LO2)
3. Consider and define your research methodology and research process.
Demonstrate understanding of the pitfalls and limitations of the methods
chosen and ethical issues that might arise. (LO1)
4. Draw points (1–3, above) together into a research proposal for agreement with
your tutor. (LO2)
5. Conduct your research as outlined in your proposal. Keep track of your findings
as you work. (LO2)
6. Carry out your research and analyse your findings in relation to your original
research question. Draw conclusions. ( LO2/LO3)
7. Communicate the outcomes of your research project to the identified audience.
(LO3)
8. Reflect on the success of your research project and your performance at the
end of the project with the inclusion of a project evaluation and
recommendations.(LO4)
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Pass Merit Distinction
LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and
approaches as part of the research process
LO1 & 2
P1 Produce a research M1 Evaluate different
D1 Critically evaluate
proposal that clearly defines a research approaches and
research methodologies and
research question or methodology and make
processes in application to a
hypothesis supported by a justifications for the choice of
computing research project
literature review. methods selected based on
to justify chosen research
philosophical/theoretical
methods and analysis.
P2 Examine appropriate frameworks.
research methods and
approaches to primary and
secondary research.
LO2 Conduct and analyse research relevant for a computing
research project
P3 Conduct primary and M2 Discuss merits, limitations
secondary research using and pitfalls of approaches to
appropriate methods for a data collection and analysis.
computing research project
that consider costs, access and
ethical issues.
P4 Apply appropriate analytical
tools, analyse research
findings and data.
LO3 Communicate the outcomes of a research project to
identified stakeholders
D2 Communicate critical
P5 Communicate research M3 Coherently and logically analysis of the outcomes
outcomes in an appropriate communicate outcomes to and make valid, justified
manner for the intended the intended audience recommendations.
audience. demonstrating how outcomes
meet set research objectives.
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