modules taught on the basis of intended learning outcomes and, on successful com

modules taught on the basis of intended learning outcomes and, on successful completion of this module, you will be expected to be able to demonstrate you have met these outcomes.
LO01. Critically reflect on the limitations of a single discipline to solve wider societal concerns by applying knowledge created through the discovery and exploitation of connections across disciplines.
LO02. Understand and explain the key principles behind evidenced-based, enquiry methodologies such as speculative design and design fiction.
LO03. Apply these principles to generate research-informed, imaginative insights around technological innovations that address a variety of current and emerging scenarios.
LO04. Explore possible futures by communicating through written and multimedia messages to an audience in a way that stimulates debate.
LO05. Apply critical thinking and academic skills to communicate solutions to problems in future scenarios.
Assessment Task Detail and Instructions:
What is being undertaken/assessed/gained/length
What is being undertaken is a written piece of fiction which corresponds to the characteristics of a research methodology called design fiction. The areas being assessed are the student’s ability to:
Apply design fiction processes and methods. LO02
Present a realistic scenario which provides insight into a human perspective on technology, such as illustrating impact on behaviour, emotions and beliefs LO03
Be imaginative in exploring in a fictional way how and why new technologies may form a part of and change peoples’ lives. LO03
Critical of the role technology plays in a characters’ life and can be innovative enough to stimulate discussion and debate. LO04
Length
A limit of 1000 words excluding images, references, tables, data and other items listed
Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (Regs. 6.81-6.82).
Specific formatting/expectations
The work can be one continuous piece or split into separate, but coherent pieces. The work is expected to include a mixture of narration and dialogue.
Each fiction piece must have a title.
Page margins should not be less than 2cm top, bottom and sides.
Double line spacing should be used except for indented quotations or footnotes where single spacing may be used.
Pages should be numbered consecutively through the main text including photographs and/or diagrams when they are included as whole pages (including all appendices).
All type font should be 12pt in size as a minimum and Arial font used where possible.
Harvard Referencing should be used.
Access to specialist equipment/resources for task
Students must submit their work with the cover sheet on Canvas.
NOTE: If you cannot see the Canvas file the same cover sheet is also on Teams (Links to an external site.). Please DOWNLOAD for your own use – DO NOT edit in Teams.
Formative opportunities
In the weekly seminars students will be given structured tasks to work on alone which will help them work towards the assessment. Students will be able to get feedback directly in class.
Self-managed learning tasks will be given in the form of a short-written task submitted via Canvas. These formative tasks are designed to help students work towards the summative assignment. Tutors will review the submissions and give general formative feedback via Canvas to highlight where the work can be improved in the following week’s session.
Guidance Resources:
A guidance document outlines the expectations. Additionally, a planning document was provided in week 09 to help identify the world and characters.
NOTE: If you cannot see the Canvas file, an alternative is available on Teams. (Links to an external site.) Please DOWNLOAD for your own use – DO NOT edit in Teams.
The guidance document contains the following information:
– Two examples of fictions, one each from dialogue and viewpoint narrative that have been published in the literature. These give an indication of how to go about writing their own.
– Checklists so students can check their work follows the correct style for the form of fiction they have written
– A list of self-assessment criteria students can use to check their work follows the methodological approach and characteristics used by design fiction.
– Links to external resources on writing fiction.
– A glossary and list of definitions.
Assessment Marking Criteria / Scheme:
A marking rubric for level 5 work can be found on Canvas.
Feedback Arrangements:
Written academic feedback will be given through Canvas.
Links to important regulations / advice about late submissions etc.
Requests for short-term extensions (Regs 6.64-6.73), long-term extensions (Regs 6.74-6.80) will be considered by the Faculty Student Advisers. These must be received & agreed by the Faculty Student Advisers prior to the deadline. Please use the extension request form (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
The deadline for submission of an Exceptional Circumstances claim (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) is no later than five working days after the published (or extended) submission deadline (Regs 6.112-6.139).
Students can submit assessment tasks late (i.e.: after the published or extended deadline), up to five working days after the published (or extended) deadline, only if there has been no submission by the published (or extended) deadline. The mark for any assessment task that is submitted late is capped at 40% (Reg 6.60).
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeWorld-building: Variety of description and information given to understand the physical or digital setting and the characters
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeWorld-building: Shows how the technology is entwined within the characters’ lives (rather than the subject of the fiction), especially illustrating the unintended consequences of the technology through the events or actions
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeWorld-building: Shows how the technology is entwined within the characters’ lives (rather than the subject of the fiction), especially illustrating the unintended consequences of the technology through the events or actions
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeWorld-building: Thought provoking and/or provocative ideas shown
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeWorld-building: Provides glimpses into the wider fictional world, such as how the technology is viewed economically or politically, or a technological eco-system
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeOrganization: Meets the criteria for length and specific formatting expectations
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeOrganization: Transitions between time or settings are indicated clearly, such as with paragraphs, sub-headings or line breaks
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeOrganization: Uses appropriate English grammar and spelling
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeOrganization: Evidence of the planning process is included in a tabulated format in enough detail to understand what the fiction is about. Description matches the fiction
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeOrganization: An original piece of work which; follows the rules of copyright, only uses legal sources, avoids plagiarism, understands use of referencing
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomePlot: Engages the reader throughout the piece, such as through using over-arching conflict, dilemma, excitement or tension
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomePlot: Cohesive and insightful plot, such as including a beginning hook and clear ending
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomePlot: Fitting use of pace and timing to keep the reader engaged
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomePlot: Scenes fit with the wider plot and are suitable to the story
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomePlot: Scenes occur in a logical order and following on from each other
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeStyle: Follows the perspective of one main character through the story
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeStyle: Characters shown are consistent and believable, demonstrating relevant personality, behavioral or physical traits when appropriate
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeStyle: Legible writing style, using a narrative, description and/or dialogue at suitable to the scene
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeStyle: Feelings and emotions of the character(s) are shown through the events or response to actions rather than through literal telling
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeStyle: Proper and consistent use of tense throughout (past tense, or present tense)
5 pts
Total points: 100