(CRITERIA)

(300-400 words) ** 􀀍 Have you identified a problem that requires an IT solution? 􀀍 Have you described the problem in a social context? 􀀍 Have you explained the shortcomings of the current situation? 􀀍 What could be the benefits or outcomes of an IT solution in this situation? 􀀍 Have you identified the end-users who will benefit from the IT solution? 􀀍 Has the need been determined through discussion with those involved? 􀀍 Have you mentioned creating any particular IT solution (for example, web site, database, published document)? If yes, it is ** not ** appropriate for this criterion. || ** 10/2 ** || 􀀍 Have you considered two distinct IT approaches that address the problem identified in criterion G?  􀀍 Have you compared the advantages and disadvantages of each of the IT approaches? Have you justified which IT approach you are taking with reference to its feasibility? 􀀍 Have you explained how the IT approach solves the problem? || ** 10/17 ** || 􀀍 Will the product provide an IT solution for the problem described in criterion G? 􀀍 Is there a realistic plan and time line for managing the project that includes the gathering of necessary information, the making of the product and the testing process? 􀀍 Have all of the beta testers and end-user testers been identified? Is there a complete design (for example, storyboard, sketches, layout) for the product? 􀀍 Have you included sketches, diagrams, charts, screenshots and other evidence in  your report that support your account of the development of the product? 􀀍 Is there a complete description of all the software (company, title and version) you have used in the making of the product? 􀀍 Is there a complete description of all the hardware (model and specifications) you have used in the making of the product? 􀀍 Is there a full description of how all of the data used in making the product was collected, including all relevant sources? || ** 11/14 ** || 􀀍 Were the technical aspects and the content of the product formally tested with written questionnaires for the testers to complete? 􀀍 Did you follow the beta test/refine/beta test/refine/end-user test/refine process? 􀀍 Was the product on completion formally tested by the end-user(s) specified in  criterion G?  􀀍 Have you provided a complete description of the testers’ evaluations of the product and the refinements that were made? 􀀍 Have you included before and after screenshots in order to document the changes you made? 􀀍 Has evidence from the questionnaires been included in the appendix of the project report? || ** 1/9 ** || 􀀍 Have you considered the possible social effects of the product if it was available on a  wider scale or to a wider audience? || ** 1/23 ** || 􀀍 Is the product a solution for the need identified in criterion G?  􀀍 Is the product technically fully functional? 􀀍 Is the content accurate and complete? 􀀍 Is the product a comprehensive solution for a complex task? || ** 2/13 ** || 􀀍 Was the log book started on the same day as the project? 􀀍 Does the log book contain regular, dated entries? 􀀍 Does the log book contain entries that cover the complete period of the project (analysing, planning, testing and evaluating)? 􀀍 Have you included a discussion of the informal testing and modification that you have carried out during the development phase? || ** 2/26 ** || 􀀍 Did you include a bibliography? (see pink resource book) 􀀍 Does your project include appendices (screen shots, questionnaires, any documentation showing the development of your project)? ||  ||
 * Project Checklist **
 * Project Proposal Due: 9/19 **
 * ** Criterion ** || ** DUE ** ||
 * Criterion G: Identifying the Problem within a Social Context 3 marks
 * Criterion G: Identifying the Problem within a Social Context 3 marks
 * ** Criterion H: Analysis and Feasibility Study 4 marks **
 * (400-500 words) **
 * ** Criterion I: Planning the Chosen IT Solution 10 marks **
 * (600-700 words) **
 * ** Criterion J: Testing and Evaluating the Solution 6 marks **
 * (400-500 words) **
 * ** Criterion K: Assessing the Social Significance of the Product 3 marks **
 * (300-400 words) **
 * ** Criterion L: The Product 6 marks **
 * ** Criterion M: The Log Book 3 marks **
 * ** Other **
 * ** Final Project Due ** || ** 3/2 ** ||
 * Project = 35 marks (20% of your grade)