CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers Lab 23 By Jie Gao

17 June 2003CPSC 203 Lab by Jie Gao Assignment 5: Group Project Students will participate in a GROUP activity that integrates many topics studied in the course.Students will participate in a GROUP activity that integrates many topics studied in the course. –Hardware, software –Buying a computer –Web and library searching –Using application programs

17 June 2003CPSC 203 Lab by Jie Gao The Group A student MUST join a group of 2 – 3 studentsA student MUST join a group of 2 – 3 students The members of a group can be in any lecture sectionThe members of a group can be in any lecture section All the members of a group cooperate to create one report for the group. All members get the same mark for the reportAll the members of a group cooperate to create one report for the group. All members get the same mark for the report

17 June 2003CPSC 203 Lab by Jie Gao Scenario A new employee is about to be hired for a newly created long term position.A new employee is about to be hired for a newly created long term position. This new employee need a computer, software and possibly peripheral devices.This new employee need a computer, software and possibly peripheral devices. You and other present employees to work as a group and determine actual hardware and softwareYou and other present employees to work as a group and determine actual hardware and software Create a report that will be sent to your bossCreate a report that will be sent to your boss

17 June 2003CPSC 203 Lab by Jie Gao The Project Each group produce a reportEach group produce a report Recommendation for purchasing a personal computer system and softwareRecommendation for purchasing a personal computer system and software IncludeInclude –A statement of the requirements –References (bibliography) –Local prices –Overall recommendation

17 June 2003CPSC 203 Lab by Jie Gao Specify the Requirements Make reasonable assumptions:Make reasonable assumptions: –Who will use the system; user experience? –What Is their jobIs their job Do they plan to use the computer forDo they plan to use the computer for Software do they needSoftware do they need –Platform performance –Vendor support –Reasonable budget

17 June 2003CPSC 203 Lab by Jie Gao Find the Answers from Resources Search the InternetSearch the Internet –Visit vendor sites Search the librarySearch the library –Refer to relevant magazines Or even go to a computer shopOr even go to a computer shop

17 June 2003CPSC 203 Lab by Jie Gao The Report Totally 5 – 10 pagesTotally 5 – 10 pages At least 2 bibliography itemsAt least 2 bibliography items –From magazines, web sites, or others … Well organized and printed outWell organized and printed out –Organize your report in several parts –Provide a final recommendation –Use appropriate font sizes, styles and layouts

17 June 2003CPSC 203 Lab by Jie Gao Handin The printed reportThe printed report –Put all the students ’ names in the group in the cover page –Provide everyone ’ s lab sections as well –Let the student whose name appears first in all the students ’ names submit the report to his/her TA. Only ONE submission needed Due: 4:00 p.m., 20 June, FridayDue: 4:00 p.m., 20 June, Friday

17 June 2003CPSC 203 Lab by Jie Gao Marking Weight 7%, all the students in the same group get the same markWeight 7%, all the students in the same group get the same mark This assignment can get all possible letter gradesThis assignment can get all possible letter grades The three components weigh equally for the mark:The three components weigh equally for the mark: –Content –Organization –Presentation