Students will undertake two, timed, multiple-choice quizzes administered via iLearn. Each quiz is worth 10% of the unit grade. The content of the quiz will relate to readings, lectures, and tutorial discussions undertaken in the unit. The quizzes must be taken individually and requires students to complete all MAS110 material, including lectures and readings. Quiz 1 covers content from weeks 1 through 5. Quiz 2 covers content from weeks 6 through 11. 

This assignment should be completed in a timely fashion and the quiz will close automatically at the stated deadline. Late attempts will only be allowed if a Special Consideration application has been approved. 

Assessment criteria: 

• Number of multiple-choice questions answered correctly

Pick a specific topic and case study to research, which relates explicitly to one or more of the areas covered in MAS110. Complete an annotated bibliography for your topic/case study, including the following: 

• An introduction to your topic/case study 
• A discussion ('annotation') of 4 academic sources, including an evaluation of each text, explanation of each text's relevance to your topic/case study, and its relevance to other texts 
• A conclusion evaluating the literature, including strengths/weaknesses and gaps 
• In-text references and bibliography in APA style 

The annotated bibliography should be 1000 words in length (+/- 10%) and fully referenced in APA style. End-text references are not included in this limit. 

The annotated bibliography should include 2 academic sources from MAS110 (set readings, suggested readings, or texts mentioned in lectures) and 2 academic sources that you have found through your own independent research. It should include 4 academic sources in total. 

You may cite further sources if required. 

Submission: 

The Annotated Bibliography will be submitted via the Turnitin link on iLearn as a PDF or Word document. 

Assessment Criteria: 

• Suitability of topic/case study and texts 
• Engagement with literature (2 from MAS110, 2 independently sourced) 
• Writing style and presentation 
• Accuracy of APA referencing

Students will undertake a research project relating academic theory or theories of their choice to a topic/case study of their choice. This assignment includes two parts: 1) a video, and 2) a fully referenced transcript/script of the video, which includes a hyperlink to the video. Workshops concerning the Major Assignment will be held during tutorials in the second half of the session, and should be used to ask your tutor specific questions regarding your own project. 

Content: 

• This assignment should critically analyse the selected topic/case study using the chosen theory or theories. It should not just give a technological description, nor a historical narrative of the case study. It must explore the cultural, social and political dimensions and impacts of the technology, and make a specific argument. 
• This assignment must demonstrate the student's ability to apply the chosen academic theory or theories to the chosen technological case study. 
• Assignments should show an understanding of key concepts discussed in MAS110, build upon ideas from the required readings, and demonstrate explicit evidence of self-directed academic research 
• The assignment transcript should demonstrate academic referencing practices as well as correct attribution for any third-party audiovisual materials used in the video. 
• A minimum of 5 suitable academic sources should be used, including at least 2 from MAS110 and at least 3 independently researched sources. You may cite further sources if required. 

Length: 

• The video should be between 3 and 4 minutes in length. 
• There is no word limit on the transcript, but it must accurately include all spoken content and text included in the video as well as references (both academic and Creative Commons/media referencing). 

Form: 

• The video should present your research project clearly and effectively. You may choose to present your project as a video essay, a vlog, a short film, a presentation to camera, animation, or other creative approach. 
• The video will be assessed on effective communication, not technical production. Communication includes the effectiveness and clarity of your presentation. Consider the best way to convey your message, using editing, staging, visuals, scripting, annotations, music, and so on. If you are unsure whether your approach is suitable, discuss it with your tutor. 
• The transcript must accurately include all spoken content and text included in the video. The transcript should be fully referenced in APA style. Any non-original content used in the video (such as music, photographs, images, etc.) must also be attributed in the transcript, using Creative Commons referencing (if applicable) or APA style. 

Note 1: You may not use any audiovisual materials in your video to which you do not have the appropriate rights (e.g. embedding someone else's video in your own), as this breaches the policies of video hosting services. You may use self-created material, public domain material, or (appropriately cited and licensed) Creative Commons material. If the service detects that you are using copyrighted material in your creative work, it may remove your work, thus preventing your tutor from marking it. Ensuring that your work does not breach copyright and these websites' terms and conditions is your own responsibility. 

Note 2: Students are responsible for the production and correct submission/upload of both the video and the transcript. Teaching staff are unable to give technical support relating to the production of this assignment. Students are responsible for ensuring that they have the technical ability to complete and submit/upload the video and transcript component of this assignment. Transcripts and videos which have not been correctly submitted/uploaded and are not accessible for marking are liable to receive a mark of zero. 

Submission: 

• The video will be uploaded to an online video service which is accessible via URL. The video should be uploaded as an unlisted video (i.e. accessible only via clicking the link directly). 
• The transcript, including a URL/hyperlink to the video, will be submitted to the Turnitin link on MAS110 iLearn as a PDF or Word document. 
• Both components must be submitted before the due date, or a lateness penalty will be incurred. 

Assessment Criteria: 

• Suitability of topic/case study 
• Engagement with suitable academic theory/content, including MAS110 resources and original sources 
• Effectiveness of video presentation 
• Writing style, presentation, and referencing in transcript 

Attendance and contribution in tutorials based on effective preparation, including reading and watching lectures online is essential to successfully meet the learning outcomes. Tutors will keep records of your attendance at tutorials and evaluate your active participation, preparedness, and contributions to tutorial exercises and discussion. 

Assessment criteria: 

• Evidence of preparation for tutorials (reading and watching lectures) 
• Informed contributions to tutorial discussions 
• Participation in informal tutorial exercises 
• Evidence of reflection on your own understandings and perspectives 
• Regular attendance at tutorials