BCIT Forensic Programming (COMP 7615) Instructor: Robert Slade Assignment 3 Forensic Programming Research Topic Presentation Each student will prepare a course project that applies the forensic programming methodology and tools, or researches a specific aspect of the subject. The project will consist of a presentation and a paper, due in weeks 11 (20020917) or 12 (20020924). Both the paper and the presentation should reflect professional preparation. The presentation is expected to usefully occupy fifteen minutes of class time: the paper should be approximately 20 pages in length. Assume that both works are to be presented to an appropriate audience, such as a lawyer or a court of law: an educated, but not necessarily technically literate group. In other words, make certain that you explain all technical aspects clearly. A short written submission with your choice of topic, an outline of what you will present, and your choice of presentation date is due in week 5, 20020806. The content of the paper and presentation should be useful and analytical. Marketing or promotional material is not acceptable, unless it is critically analyzed. Oral presentations will be marked on the basis of content, organization and structure, style/presentation/speaker appearance, use of visual aids, audience participation, and adherence to time limits. The presentation content should clearly follow the written paper upon which it is based (if applicable). The topic should be relevant and address the assignment specifications. The content presented should be comprehensive, accurate, and believable. The key points should be noted. The topic should be researched adequately. The presentation should be well-organized, clear, and effectively structured. (If there is a group presentation, it should be integrated rather than being a disjointed series of individual presentations.) There should be an introduction to gain the audience's attention and explain the purpose of the presentation. Dress and grooming should be appropriate to the suggested setting. Non-verbal cues and gestures should be appropriate to the presentation and flow of ideas. Content knowledge and confidence should be evident to the instructor and audience. Time must be used well and the presentation should not be rushed. Visual aids should used where appropriate (and should not merely be thrown in to cover a lack of research or depth). Visual aids should be appropriately professional given the presentation's context. Any graphics or illustrations should be easy to see and read. Media should be used correctly--i.e., overheads, videos, computer generated slides, charts, etc. Visual aids should contribute to the overall effectiveness of the presentation, and should definitely not detract from it. The presenter(s) should involve the audience and solicit feedback. Questions from the audience should be effectively addressed and answered correctly. The presenter(s) must stay within the allotted time limit. (Failure to do so may result in a deduction of points. However, a lack of material will definitely result in loss of marks.) Written assignments will be marked on the basis of content/development, organization, and style/mechanics. Students should ensure that in the subject matter of the assignment, key elements of assignments are covered, content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive, the text displays an understanding of relevant theory, major points are supported by specific details and examples, research is adequate and timely, and there is clear evidence that the student has gone beyond the textbook for resources. The assignment should also demonstrate higher-order thinking: the writer should compare, contrast, and integrate the theory and subject matter with the work environment and life experience, and the writer should analyze and synthesize theory and practice to develop new ideas and ways of conceptualizing and performing. The introduction should provide a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. The central theme and purpose should be immediately clear. The structure should be clear, logical, and easy to follow. Subsequent sections should develop and support the central theme. The conclusion and recommendations should follow logically from the body of the paper. Marks: outline structure and presentation analysis complete coverage Total / Choice of topic, outline, and date due in class 5 20020806 Due in class 11 (20020917) or 12 (20020924)