Comparison of product 1 and 2 14 All features of both products are compared and contrasted. Shows in-depth critical analysis. Referencing 1 Bibliography and citations are in APA fomat 3 All references in the bibliography and citations are in APA format. All diagrams are referenced Referencing 4 8 peer-reviewed articles are present and cited

Pros & Cons 5 Advantages & 5 Disadvantages 8 5 advantages & disadvantages are identified, described and well-reasoned Product 1 Describe the design features and components of one current product that uses this technology 12 The product identified is directly related to the topic and commonly used in the IT industry. Many important features and components of the product have been described in detail Product 2 (competitor of product 1) Describe the design features and components of another current product that uses this technology 12 The product identified is directly related to the topic and commonly used in the IT industry. All important features and components of the product have been described in detail

Introduction and purpose 5 Introduces the topic in a way that a reader who is not familiar with topic would understand. Contains precise statements regarding the purpose of the technology. Contains a detailed background about how it evolved Conclusion 10 Conclusion contains 3 main points that are well reasoned related closely to the facts discovered in the main body of the report. Well-reasoned recommendations are given as to the context that the technology would most appropriately be used based on the features Description Technology Description, Architecture and Components 15 The architecture and components are described in detail in a way that a reader who is not familiar with the topic can understand. A number of diagrams are used and explained in detail

Criterion Needs improvement (33%) A large number of the requirements have been missed and/or shows limited critical analysis Adequate (66%) Meets most of the requirements(A small number may be missed)Sections are adequately covered but could contain more detail / critical analysis Excellent (100%) Meets all requirements given in this column. The sections are detailed and shows in-depth critical analysis where required Preparation: Theme mapping spreadsheet 2 At least 7 papers and 5 themes were included Articles chosen were peer reviewed. Themes were well chosen and relevant Summaries were written in the students own words and shows understanding and analysis Preparation: draft 3 Contains detailed descriptions and analysis in all section of the report specified in this marking rubric. (Grammar, spelling and referencing is not assessed at this stage) Abstract 2 Brief summary of the topic and a clear overview of all the main points covered in the main body of the report