MITS5004

IT Security

Assignment 2
Research Report
MITS5004 Assignment 2

NOTE: This Document is used in conjunction with Assessment 1 [Case Studies & Presentation]
and Assessment 2 [Research Study] in the Unit Guide [MITS5004 IT Security-Unit Guide]

Objective(s)
This assessment item relates to the unit learning outcomes as in the unit descriptor. This
assessment is designed to improve student presentation skills and to give students experience in
researching a topic and writing a report relevant to the Unit of Study subject matter.

INSTRUCTIONS

Assignment 2 - Research Study - 10% (Due Session 9) Individual Assignment

For this component you will write a report or critique on the paper you chose from
Assignment 1.

Your report should be limited to approx. 1500 words (not including references). Use 1.5 spacing
with a 12 point Times New Roman font. Though your paper will largely be based on the chosen
article, you should use other sources to support your discussion or the chosen papers premises.
Citation of sources is mandatory and must be in the IEEE style.

Your report or critique must include:

Title Page: The title of the assessment, the name of the paper you are reporting on and its
authors, and your name and student ID.

Introduction: Identification of the paper you are critiquing/ reviewing, a statement of the
purpose for your report and a brief outline of how you will discuss the selected article (one or
two paragraphs).

Body of Report: Describe the intention and content of the article. If it is a research report, discuss
the research method (survey, case study, observation, experiment, or other method) and
findings. Comment on problems or issues highlighted by the authors. Report on results discussed
and discuss the conclusions of the article and how they are relevant to the topics of this Unit of
Study.

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Conclusion: A summary of the points you have made in the body of the paper. The conclusion
should not introduce any ‘new’ material that was not discussed in the body of the paper. (One or
two paragraphs)

References: A list of sources used in your text. They should be listed alphabetically by (first)
author’s family name. Follow the IEEE style.

The footer must include your name, student ID, and page number.

Note: reports submitted on papers which are not approved or not the approved paper registered
for the student will not be graded and attract a zero (0) grade.

What to Submit

Submit your report to the Moodle drop-box for Assignment 2. Note that this will be a
turn-it-in drop box and as such you will be provided with a similarity score. This will be
taken into account when grading the assignment. Note that incidents of plagiarism will
be penalized. If your similarity score is high you can re-submit your report, but re-
submissions are only allowed up to the due date. If you submit your assignment after the
due date and time re-submissions will not be allowed.

Please Note: All work is due by the due date and time. Late submissions will be penalized
at the rate of 10% per day including weekends.

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