CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers Tutorials 03 & 29 by Jie (Jeff) Gao

3 & 4 November 2004CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao2 Project – Computer System Purchase Recommendation Apply the comprehensive knowledge of this course to an everyday scenario Recommend a computer system for a particular user/group of users Software, hardware and possibly peripherals should be discussed

3 & 4 November 2004CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao3 Project – Groups The research of the project is to be done in groups A group contains 2 – 4 students Students can form groups freely but all group members should be in the same lecture section It is recommended that all group members are in the same TA’s tutorials

3 & 4 November 2004CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao4 Project – Scenario A scenario with assumptions should be decided first: What is the targeted user(s) What tasks will the user(s) be doing with computers User skill level Budget …

3 & 4 November 2004CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao5 Project – Scenario Develop the scenario and assumptions well. This helps your project a lot You CANNOT pick a “university student” scenario You’d better select the scenario that you are familiar with, interested in, or having someone to talk about.

3 & 4 November 2004CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao6 Project – Report Should contain Scenario description Software Hardware Peripherals (if necessary) Detailed discussion of SW/HW/Peripherals Conclusion/Summary Bibliography (Reference)

3 & 4 November 2004CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao7 Project – Report The scenario should be stated clearly Analyze the software needed for the user’s tasks first, then decide what hardware is needed for running the software. Add peripherals only when they are really needed.

3 & 4 November 2004CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao8 Project – Report Detailed discussion (important!) For SW/HW, find candidates that might meet your needs Compare the candidates, give your detailed analysis and decide which one to choose Only “what” is not enough. You need to say “why”. It is NOT merely a clip of articles/ads. You also need your OWN opinions

3 & 4 November 2004CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao9 Project – Report Conclusion Summarize everything in your report, from scenario to HW/SW selections (and budgets as well). Bibliography Opinions and quotations from other articles/websites should be cited

3 & 4 November 2004CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao10 Project – Hand in and Marking Reports should be printed out and handed in to ASSIGNMENT BOXES in Math Sciences building Only one copy needed. Students in a group get the same mark Reports will be marked on Content, Organization and Presentation. All possible letter grades will be used (A, A-, B+, …, F)