Assessment 2 Brief: Create a Model
DDES9904 | Models, Systems and Solution Design
Assessment Task 2: Create a Model
WEIGHT 60%
ASSESSMENT TYPE Project
GROUP WORK No
DUE DATE Week 11 Tuesday 11:59 pm AEST
SUBMISSION What to Submit
REQUIREMENTS One PDF file, 1800-2000 words. Larger working model files may be uploaded to
myPortfolio or Teams.
Where to Submit
Moodle Submission Portal
The submission will be checked for originality through Turnitin when you submit. •
Penalties may apply for late submission as indicated in the course outline
Assessment Description
Build a model relating to creative, social or humanitarian issue and state its purpose. Explain the choices made in
developing the model, analyzing how successful the model was in meeting its purpose and any ethical issues that
arose from the modelling process. Evaluate how appropriate it was to use a model in this scenario.
How to Complete this Assessment
Once you have built and run your model, prepare and submit a written report with the following sections:
OVERVIEW » Describe the problem
» Identify the modelling question
» Describe the relevance (why is this problem important to model, where is it applicable based
on literature)
STATE OF » Describe current approaches (focus on M&S approaches to the problem)
THE ART » Present shortfalls of current approaches Proposed Approach
» Discuss which Model tool was used, and reference or link to the model
» Present your method (step by step approach of how you are going to model the problem)
» Present a justification of the approach and any choices made (if it is an existing approach
explain why you selected it)
RESULTS » Present model results (reference model-assumptions-constraints), including any relevant
images
» Present analysis
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Assessment 2 Brief: Create a Model
DDES9904 | Models, Systems and Solution Design
DISCUSSION » Present your findings (what does it all mean), including how successful the model was and
how appropriate it was to use a model for this problem
» Discuss the implications (of your findings—so what), including ethical considerations
CONCLUSION » Discuss the lessons learned (in the overall process from the referent-model-simulation
process)
» Propose some future work (way forward)
REFERENCES » Use APA formatting for references – Note: References are not part of the word count.
Course Learning Outcomes addressed in this task
1. Conceptualise the use of modelling by examining techniques used in different industries.
2. Integrate social, technical, and human perspectives into modelling and simulation design using a systems
approach.
3. Evaluate modelling paradigms and their fitness for purpose in visualisation, simulation and immersive
design.
How you will receive Feedback for this task
Feedback may be provided on a regular basis via your instructor and peers. Summative assessment and feedback
will be provided within two weeks of submission.
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DDES9904 | Models, Systems and Solution Design
Assessment 2 Criteria: Scope a Model
Criteria & Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Weighting (<50) (50 – 64) (65 – 74) (75 – 84) (85 – 100)
Model build Model build and Evidence of basic Good expression of Evidence of a The modelling
and expression expression of purpose model concept and purpose and model substantial expression and
is fragmented. expression of purpose. approach. engagement with purpose are mature.
Explanation of choices Explanation of choices Explanations are modelling concepts Conceptual analysis
50% is absent or is acceptable but could clearly presented. supported by sound and choices are
insufficient. be developed further. Model build is fit for analysis of contextual sophisticatedly
Substantial revisions Basic model build. demonstrating factors in approach to described and defined.
required. None or concepts. problem. Choices are Model has built
erroneous well defined. Model is incomplexity for
model build. fit for detailed analysis.
purpose.
Justifications The model approach Basic justification of Modelling choices well- Modelling approach Modelling proposals
and evaluation does not justify key modelling choices. articulated but would strongly support engage deeply with key
choices. Minimal Fitness for purpose benefit from some choices and intentions issues and needs
50% consideration of and appropriateness of modification. Fitness identified in the Fitness for purpose
fitness for purpose. choices are described for purpose and scoping. Fitness for well integrated
Appropriateness of but could be developed evaluation of purpose and evaluation throughout to
model ignored or further. appropriateness of appropriateness complement claims.
insufficiently evident. integrated. Strong and insightful
addressed. considerations and
evaluation.
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