HL+Portfolio+Requirements

Portfolio and extension 20% The portfolio consists of three pieces of work; each is based on a different news item, and is produced as a result of research and discussion. In addition an extension piece is done which consists of further primary research and a written report base on one of the portfolio pieces. //The use of a news item as the basis of the piece of work is to encourage students to examine the impact of IT on everyday events at the local, national and global level.// The emphasis is on the social and ethical considerations arising from the widespread use of IT in society. Students must produce: • ** three ** pieces of written work on social and ethical issues based on three different areas of impact, each 800–1,000 words • an extension to ** one ** of the portfolio pieces, 800–1,000 words.  The portfolio is assessed against six criteria which are related to the assessment objectives of the ITGS course.
 * || ** Criterion A ** || Presentation of the issue || 4 marks ||
 * || ** Criterion B ** || The IT background of the issue || 5 marks ||
 * || ** Criterion C ** || The impact of the issue || 5 marks ||
 * || ** Criterion D ** || Solutions to problems arising from the issue || 5 marks ||
 * || ** Criterion E ** || Selection and use of sources || 2 marks ||
 * || ** Criterion F ** || Expression of ideas relevant to the social issue || 4 marks ||
 * || || ** Total ** || 25 marks ||

Portfolio Structure: 1. Title 2. Date completed 3. Area of impact to which the piece is related 4. Number of words
 * On the title page: **

Assessment criteria headings must be used as sub-headings in each of the pieces of work which are included in the portfolio. This method enables you to present your work in a structured and coherent way.


 * Check the Syllabus for CRITERION descriptions on **__** pages 38-40 and pages 49-51 **__** for the Portfolio Extension. You can find a copy of the syllabus in the file management area. **


 * TIPS: ( ** © 2007 Panagiotis Kafkarkou,   **)**

Each portfolio piece must be based on a different area of impact. The areas of impact are: · Business and employment · Education · Health · Arts, entertainment and leisure · Science and the environment · Politics and government Focus on the IT background relating to the issue. Use IT terminology and examples.
 * 1) Analyze your opinion and back-it up with significant resources.
 * 2) Describe a solution to the problem
 * 3) Identify the problem first!
 * 4) Do not suggest elimination of technology as a solution! (e.g.
 * 5) Avoid solutions such as: “The internet is the main source of viruses, so do not use the internet!” OR “The system has a weak data handling, so replace the data handling system”
 * 6) Avoid simplistic solutions
 * 7) Back up the feasibility of the solution, if your solution is questionable;
 * Include at least 7 bibliographic resources beside the news item.
 * Cite your resources carefully. You can use an online wizard like http://www.palomar.edu/dsps/actc/mla/, just select the resource type (website, book, etc) and fill the form. Then you can copy/paste the result at the end of your project.
 * If the author of the resource is not stated (usually happens in websites) use the words “Author not stated” in the name field.
 * 1) Do some research!
 * 2) You can use encyclopedias like Wikipedia as reference, but do not use it as your main source.
 * 3) You can find plenty of websites with useful information; try to include some books as well. (You don’t need to read the entire book, don’t worry!)
 * 4) Use citation through the test, to backup your research. Include the reference in the formal bibliography, at the end of your project.

SAMPLE PORTFOLIO WORK:

1. [|Online Gambling] (Arts, entertainment and leisure): 2.[| Instant messaging] (Business and Employment) 3.Google Search Tool a Privacy Risk (Policies and Government) 4. Robots in factories 5.Online Shipping