Topic

The enhancement of communication process using a particular computer device or software application by the people.

Key Words:

Communication Process, Computer Device, Software Application

Key Questions:

a) How a particular computer device or software application is used by people to enhance the communication process.

b) Which computer devices or software applicationsare used for enhancing communication process?

c) Are such devices and applications used extensively by the people?

d) Are such devices and applications are effective for the purpose?

Task 1

Part One

A research strategy is a plan of action that gives direction to your efforts enabling you to conduct your research systemically rather than haphazardly.

You need to submit your plan. In the plan you should

• define of your topic,
• identify the key questions you want to ask,
• identify the information sources you think you might use,
• identify the key-words to use in your searches, and
• include a timetable that shows each step of the writing process, the length of time you think it will take and the actual time when you are going to do this step.

Task 1.1

Prepare you research strategy.

Part Two

Evaluate how well your plan worked. What needed to change as you went along: what worked and what didn't? With hindsight, what would you do differently next time?

Task 2 - Technical Report Structure:

Use suitable headings to guide the reader through your report. To help you, the following structure must be used:

Title page
Executive summary
Table of contents
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Appendices

Items not included in the word count requirement/restriction:

i. Title pages

ii. Executive Summary

iii. References

iv. Appendices

v. Wording in graphics and or diagrams.

The inclusion of diagrams within the document is essential but they must:

Complement the discussion

Be referred to in the text to show applicability and appropriateness.

The use of automated and manual functions in MSWord is assessed. You need to use headers/footers, automated TOC, styles and text formatting appropriately etc.

You need to have at least four (4) references. These will be from different sources

A book (including an e-book)
A good quality journal article
A trade publication (magazine, newspaper)
A website

Task 2 - Presentation

Prepare a presentation on the main findings of your topic.