FDY3008
Investigation and Innovation Project
(Poster)
Arden University
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Template: V5 Assessment Brief
As part of the formal assessment for the module Investigation and Innovation Project, you
are required to submit the assessment that is described in this assessment brief.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the module, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate good communication skills with appropriate use of digital media.
2. Conduct a defined investigation on a topic relating to the subject area by
selecting, organising and presenting information from a range of good quality
sources.
3. Develop and evidence project management skills, reflecting on the process of
conducting the investigation.
4. Graduate Attribute 2 Contextually Innovative. Solve given and clearly
defined problems, carry out predefined and possibly innovative approaches
and check and understand how the solution has solved the problem, reflecting
on the solution achieved.
All learning outcomes must be met to pass the module.
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Your assignment should include: a title page containing your student number, the module
name, the submission deadline and the exact word count of your submitted document; the
appendices if relevant; and a reference list in (see referencing section for more information).
You should address all the elements of the assignment task listed below. Please note that
tutors will use the assessment criteria set out below in assessing your work.
You must not include your name in your submission because Arden University operates
anonymous marking, which means that markers should not be aware of the identity of the
student. However, please do not forget to include your STU number.
Maximum word count: 800 words
Please refer to the full word count policy which can be found in the Student Policies section
here: Arden University | Regulatory Framework.
Please note the following: Students are required to indicate the exact word count on the
title page of the assessment.
The word count includes everything in the main body of the assessment (including in text
citations and references). The word count excludes numerical data in tables, figures,
diagrams, footnotes, reference list and appendices. ALL other printed words ARE
included in the word count.
Please note that exceeding the word count by over 10% will result in a 10-percentage point
deduction.
Arden University
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including without limitation electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Arden University. To find out more about the
use and distribution of programme materials please see the Arden Student Terms and Conditions. Key information about this module's assessment
In this module, you will complete a project where you will identify and investigate a
problem affecting people that is important to you. You will decide on what you
investigate with guidance from your lecturer, and then you will design an innovative
solution to the problem. We will be exploring the United Nation's Sustainable
Development Goals as part of our research into your chosen problem.
Your project solution will be small-scale - it will be something that you could actually
make happen, within a small budget of £1,000 or €1,200.
This module will encourage you to explore your potential to be a changemaker –
someone who makes a difference.
There are two separate assessment tasks for this module, each with its own
assessment brief, that you will need to complete to pass:
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Assessment 1 - Poster (worth 40%): share your project solution with
others by designing an academic poster.
Assessment 2 - Project (worth 60%): describe, and reflect on, the
process of carrying out your project.
You need to complete all tasks on both assessment briefs to achieve the full range of
marks available. Your work for these assignments must be submitted separately to
the correct iLearn submission portal. If you are unsure which portal to submit your
work to, please check with your module lecturer.
This assessment brief explains what you need to do for Assessment 1 - Poster.
Arden University
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In this assessment task, you will:
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Share your project findings
You will do this by:
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Designing an academic poster of 800 words
Content of your academic poster (800 words)
Posters are used in the academic world to share information in an audience-friendly
way.
Your task is to design a poster that provides key information about your project.
Your academic poster should include the following:
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An informative and interesting title.
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A brief outline of your chosen problem, citing appropriate academic sources
(250 words).
An explanation of how it relates to the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (100 words).
A description of your solution and an evaluation of its likely impact (450
words).
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A reference list in the AU Harvard style (not included in the word count).
Don't forget that the academic poster is a summary of your proposed solution, so
you only need to include key points.
Academic Poster Design Guidance
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Design your poster on ONE Microsoft PowerPoint slide (it is a poster,
NOT a PowerPoint presentation)
You should write in full sentences, but you can use bullet points to
ensure your points are concise
Your poster should be carefully designed to be accessible and
interesting
Use a small number of carefully chosen images and pictures
Examples of posters based on this assignment brief are available on
iLearn to guide you
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Investigation and Innovation Project
(Project)
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[Paper reference] Assessment Brief
As part of the formal assessment for the module Investigation and Innovation Project, you
are required to submit the assessment that is described in this assessment brief.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the module, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate good communication skills with appropriate use of digital media.
2. Conduct a defined investigation on a topic relating to the subject area by selecting,
organising and presenting information from a range of good quality sources.
3. Develop and evidence project management skills, reflecting on the process of
conducting the investigation.
4. Graduate Attribute 2: Contextually Innovative. Solve given and clearly defined
problems, carry out predefined and possibly innovative approaches and check and
understand how the solution has solved the problem, reflecting on the solution
achieved.
All learning outcomes must be met to pass the module.
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[Paper reference] Guidance
Your assignment should include: a utle page containing your student number, the module
name, the submission deadline and the exact word count of your submitted document; the
appendices if relevant; and a reference list in (see referencing section for more information).
You should address all the elements of the assignment task listed below. Please note that
tutors will use the assessment criteria set out below in assessing your work.
You must not include your name in your submission because Arden University operates
anonymous marking, which means that markers should not be aware of the identity of the
student. However, please do not forget to include your STU number.
Maximum word count: 1200 words
Please refer to the full word count policy which can be found in the Student Policies section
here: Arden University | Regulatory Framework.
Please note the following: Students are required to indicate the exact word count on the
title page of the assessment.
The word count includes everything in the main body of the assessment (including in text
citations and references). The word count excludes numerical data in tables, figures,
diagrams, footnotes, reference list and appendices. ALL other printed words ARE
included in the word count.
Please note that exceeding the word count by over 10% will result in a 10-percentage point
deduction.
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UNIVERSITY
Key information about this module's assessment
In this module, you will complete a project where you will identify and investigate a
problem affecting people that is important to you. You will decide on what you
investigate with guidance from your lecturer, and then you will design an innovative
solution to the problem. We will be exploring the United Nation's Sustainable
Development Goals as part of our research into your chosen problem.
Your project solution will be small-scale - it will be something that you could actually
make happen, within a small budget of £1,000 or €1,200.
This module will encourage you to explore your potential to be a changemaker -
someone who makes a difference.
There are two separate assessment tasks for this module, each with its own
assessment brief, that you will need to complete to pass:
•
Assessment 1 - Poster (worth 40%): share your project solution with
others by designing an academic poster.
Assessment 2 - Project (worth 60%): describe, and reflect on, the
process of carrying out your project.
You need to complete all tasks on both assessment briefs to achieve the full range of
marks available. Your work for these assignments must be submitted separately to
the correct iLearn submission portal. If you are unsure which portal to submit your
work to, please check with your module lecturer.
This assessment brief explains what you need to do for Assessment 2 - Project.
Arden University
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materials or this publication may be reproduced, shared (including in private social media groups), stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or means,
including without limitation electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Arden University. To find out more about the
use and distribution of programme materials please see the Arden Student Terms and Conditions. Project assessment brief
In this assessment task, you will:
•
Describe and reflect on the process of carrying out your project. You should
use the notes you have made in your project diary to help you write this
project.
You will do this by:
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Completing a written project of 1200 words
Your preparation for this task will require you to take part in two in-class activities:
In week 4, in class, you will informally present your chosen problem to other students
in your group and to your lecturer. They will give you some feedback on your
problem, which will be useful to you. You will discuss how you used this feedback
for this project.
In week 6, in class, you will informally present your chosen solution to other students
in your group and to your lecturer. They will give you some feedback on your
solution, which will be useful to you. You will discuss how you used this feedback in
this project.
See the next page for what you should include in your project.
Arden University
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materials or this publication may be reproduced, shared (including in private social media groups), stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or means,
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use and distribution of programme materials please see the Arden Student Terms and Conditions./nAssignment 2 (Two PARTS)
Report in 1200 words
Poster And one Slide
Please Refer sample poster
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