Visualise a data set, system, or algorithm of your choice (50%) and provide a technical report describing your work in 2000 words (50%).

Your assessment should be submitted via Tabula. This should include the visualisation and a pdf of your report. Please also provide a readme file with any relevant instructions.

Your technical report should include

• Introduction
• Design
• Implementation
• Resulting visualisation
• Conclusion

The deadline for submission is TBC. The standard policy for late submission will apply.

Visualisation Assessment Criteria (50%)

Marks for the Visualisation will be awarded using the following criteria:

Final concept and Design (30% of this component)

• The visualisation is intentional and well developed
• The design demonstrates an understanding of the principles underpinning good visualisations

Technical proficiency (70% of this component)

• Source code compiles
• Code is consistent, clean, formatted and well documented.
• Clearly shows where data/code has been borrowed from other sources
• Demonstrates a level of technical skill

Technical Report Assessment Criteria (50%)

Marks for the Technical Report will be awarded using the following criteria:

Content (70% of this component)

• Knowledge/understanding
  • Demonstrates understanding of taught material
  • Relevant application of taught material
• Individual research
  • Suitable background research conducted
  • Demonstrates understanding of material researched
• Depth of reflection/analysis
  • Empathises with and analyses different perspectives
  • Demonstrates critical self-awareness
  • Critical analysis of sources and perspectives
  • Critical evaluation of final visualisation
  • Evaluates sources and constructs well-reasoned balanced arguments
• Use of evidence
  • Discussion is evidence-based

Communication Skills (30% of this component)

• All components present
• Logical organisation/structure
• Language and technical writing skills
• Readability
• Appropriate length
• References are used appropriately

There will be no penalty if the word count is within 10% of the allocated limit. Between 10% and 25% over the limit will incur a 10 percentage-point deduction. Submissions exceeding the limit by 25% or more will not be marked, and will be given a mark of nil.

Level of marks awarded will align with the university’s standard marking scales.

https://warwick.ac.uk/services/aro/dar/quality/categories/examinations/marking/ug2017/