This is a 6 credit internal
This achievement standard involves conducting a critical inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome.
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Achievement
Conduct a critical inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome
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deciding on an inquiry focus and developing specific inquiry question(s) | |
undertaking research to gather background information and ideas | |
analysing gathered information | |
establishing a refined inquiry focus | |
proposing a digital technologies outcome to the inquiry | |
explaining relevant risks and ways to mitigate these risks | |
reporting on the findings of the research in relation to the inquiry question(s) and proposed digital technologies outcome |
Examples of risks include:
Risk | Example / Explanation |
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time | |
financial | |
estimations and scheduling | |
incorrect functionality | |
scope creep | |
factors outside of one’s control |
Achievement with Merit
Conduct an in-depth critical inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome
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comparing and contrasting different perspectives that relate to the inquiry focus | |
discussing possible future opportunities relating to the inquiry focus and explaining the possible impacts of these opportunities | |
effectively managing milestones and inquiry progression | |
evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed digital technologies outcome |
Achievement with Excellence
Conduct a comprehensive critical inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome
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critiquing any sources used and evaluating their potential for bias and inaccuracies | |
considering possible issues relating to the proposed outcome | These do not have to be directly related to the actual product but can be to do with time and other risks for example. |
suggesting areas for improvement, extension, and/or follow-up related to possible issues | |
critiquing the accuracy, relevance, reliability, and/or significance of the findings |