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What tips do you have for this coursework?
Is there a word limit?
Thanks
Original post by Dragon5555
What tips do you have for this coursework?
Is there a word limit?
Thanks


Hi there,
You shouldn't be worrying about word limit but you should worry about getting an idea/problem to solve.

Here are some useful tips:

1.

Make use of contactsFind out what your parents, relatives, neighbours, friends, etc., do in the course of their jobs, since they might be able to suggest any ideas for you. Don't worry if the idea may seem too simple or complex, it's good to have lots of ideas initially.

2.

It's best to do improvements rather than making something newThere is nothing wrong with creating new system from scratch rather than improving an existing system. But, if you are planning to create a new system, you'll need quite a bit of prior knowledge of the type of business the system is for and there won't be any existing system for you to obtain information and see what can be improve. In conclusion, creating something from scratch is harder than improving something!

3.

DO NOT CHOOSE A SYSTEM THAT IS OUTSIDE OF YOUR EXPERIENCEYes, do not pick any ideas that you are not familiar with or else you will end up with not knowing what you are doing and unable to understanding the information and data you are obtaining.

4.

BE REALISTIC It is important to be realistic about what you can achieve within the time limit. Better projects are usually the ones which comprise fewer tasks and which are better designed, documented, fully tested and evaluated and closely focused on the problem being solved.

5.

Use a real client if possible This is entirely up to you, you can have a real client or artificial client (You make your own client) But having an artificial client will take some time to create all the information about your client's organisation and making up a problem to solve. Don't forget that your system has to be realistic and your information has to make sense.

6.

Always check the mark scheme for the projectYour choice of project is very important. Always refer to AQA ICT Specification to see how the marks are allocated and make sure you have everything that meets each sections.


Here are some examples of ICT systems you can produce:

A multimedia for education, training, information, etc.

An e-commerce site which allows the purchase of goods. (This requires a specific range of softwares)

A user support system that can be used to log faults or errors for an organisation.

An ICT security policy

A system that is used for communication in a department or organisation

A system for evaluating new software for purchase or for evaluating the new hardware that forms a system

A backup and recovery system and a disaster recovery plan for an organisation

A system for managing relationship with customers

A website, intranet or extranet



Feel free to reply back anytime you want,
I'm also doing AQA ICT A2 (both INFO 3 & 4)
Reply 2
Just stick to the spec and the mark scheme really. My teacher is SO bad at teaching this course - I think almost everyone in my class has made mistakes - I found out recently there was a mark scheme for everything and essentially what she was teaching us would've gotten us around a C or D...
Mike if I didn't have a real client would my teacher phone or try get in contact with my client?
Original post by Dragon5555
Mike if I didn't have a real client would my teacher phone or try get in contact with my client?


It's fine if you can't find any real client to work with, you should inform your teacher about it although they might insists you to look for one.
Original post by Zystra
Just stick to the spec and the mark scheme really. My teacher is SO bad at teaching this course - I think almost everyone in my class has made mistakes - I found out recently there was a mark scheme for everything and essentially what she was teaching us would've gotten us around a C or D...


lol, at least you have classmates to work with - I'm the only student who took ICT in Year 13.
Original post by Mike Wong
lol, at least you have classmates to work with - I'm the only student who took ICT in Year 13.


You don't need a class. You need to stay focused and get things done quick :biggrin: I'm on testing section already! But I am waiting for feedback on my other sections
Original post by Dragon5555
You don't need a class. You need to stay focused and get things done quick :biggrin: I'm on testing section already! But I am waiting for feedback on my other sections


How are you already on testing?? We're literally just finishing off the background section.

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