OENG1115, Assessment item 2: Innovation and technology management report (individual assessment)

OENG1115, Assessment item 2: Innovation and technology management report (individual assessment)

Weighting of final grade: 40%

Related course learning outcomes: 3

Due date: 6th October 2023 at 11.59pm

Assessment description:

You will submit a report on your work integrating and applying key operational aspects of managing innovation and technology to one of the Course engineering projects. Word count target: 2500 to 3000 words

Assessment detail:

Based on one of the Course projects you will prepare a detailed report for managing innovation and technology to deliver a specific and defendable operational outcome. You will:

Briefly research and outline a specific technology or an innovation that would benefit the project and the objective behind implementing it

Tip: pick one technology or one innovation only. This this does not need to be new to the world or your personal new idea but rather something that is not normally used in that project area

Outline a succinct business case and risks underpinning why the project managers should consider proceeding with your approach

Tip: consider using the Business Canvas and Heilmeier Catechism to help with this

Outline a detailed strategy based on sound theoretical reasoning for sourcing / developing the technology or innovation and its integration / commercialization. You will also consider its longer-term management post integration as relevant to the project.

Tip: Consider the whole life cycle from the inspiration for the new technology or innovation through to how you will implement it and manage it longer term

Consider implications of intellectual property and its management if applicable.

Tip: Even if you do not view the management of intellectual property as important in your circumstance still note the reasons for why you feel so)

Consider organisational culture and key internal and external stakeholders

Tip: who do you need to influence to ensure your new technology or innovation can be successfully implemented)

Remember to include:

Front cover including your project choice, your name and student number

Detailed in text references to support your approach

Word count number (excluding images, tables, graphs and captions and references thereof)

Assessment Rubric:

Criterion Fail (NN) Pass (PA) Credit (CR) Distinction (DI) High Distinction (HD)

Insight

(25%) No or limited interpretation, analysis or scholarly input Minimal interpretation, analysis, and depth of thinking than what was presented in lectures Some interpretation, analysis and depth of thinking over and above lecture materials and readings Significant interpretation, analysis and depth of thinking. Useful conclusions and approaches Exceeds expectations in terms of interpretation, analysis and depth of thinking, novel and insightful conclusions and approaches

Content

(50%) Nil or minimal attainment of requirement, off topic, Report is not coherent Meets minimal requirements for content, on topic but gaps, basic input of information. Broadly report is coherent Meets requirements for content. Report is coherent Meets requirements for content, some original content. Report is coherent Exceeds requirements, significant original content throughout and thorough understanding demonstrated. Report is coherent

Structure and language

(10%) Layout and logic is confusing, language is poor, spelling and grammar mistakes Structure is sufficient to express content, ideas may be presented in a disorganised manner. Some grammar and spelling issues Content is generally organised logically; generally, language is appropriately crafted to reflect intent Structure is sound and supports logical exposition. Easy and interesting to read and digest Outstanding presentation of materials that supports all requirements. Interesting and insightful language

Evidence & Referencing

(15%) No evidence to support content, copied materials with no citations, weblinks only Minimal referencing and support provided, inconsistent citation style, mainly weblinks Most points are supported by evidence with citation generally appropriate and consistent Excellent integration of evidence into the work, often primary sources used, citations and referencing appropriate and consistent Outstanding integration of significant research efforts to support arguments. Primary sources used appropriately and consistently

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