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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing

IT304 · Mobile Communications — Week 13 of 16

CourseIT304
Week13 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing

  1. Unpacking the assignment brief and criteria
  2. Finding and evaluating sources
  3. Planning and referencing
  4. The project brief

What you will be able to do

  • 1.1 Differentiate between different types of mobile communication device
  • 1.2 Describe the main features of different types of mobile communication devices
  • 1.3 Evaluate usage of modern mobile communication devices.
  • 2.1 Discuss various transmission technologies used by mobile communication devices.
  • 2.2 Evaluate the need for various standards and protocols used by mobile communication devices.
  • 2.3 Describe how wireless mobile communication technologies are benefitting businesses.
  • 3.1 Assess the benefits of mobile devices in workplace.
  • 3.2 Evaluate social and legal implications of using mobile technologies.
  • 3.3 Discuss the health implications of long exposure to mobile technologies.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Plan the unit assignment against every criterion; source and reference the evidence.

Study materials

Videos

  • The project brief · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) · for registered students

Further resources

  • Harvard Referencing quick guide 2025 (York St John University) · PDF · Other, report · for registered students
  • Evaluating Information: Applying the CRAAP Test · PDF · Other, report · for registered students
  • Writing for Success, ch. 8.1–8.3: Prewriting, outlining and drafting · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 281–318 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Classification of Mobile Communication Devices
  • Week 2: Hardware Features and Architectures
  • Week 3: Modern Mobile Device Usage
  • Week 4: Wireless Transmission Technologies
  • Week 5: Standards and Protocols
  • Week 6: Business Applications of Mobile Communication
  • Week 7: Workplace Benefits and Integration
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Social Implications of Ubiquitous Connectivity
  • Week 10: Legal and Security Implications
  • Week 11: Health Implications of Prolonged Exposure
  • Week 12: Applying Mobile Communications in practice: case studies
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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