5N0690 Assignment: Communication and Information Technology QQI

Guidelines:

Candidates are required to complete a series of 5 tasks that will be compiled together to make up
their portfolio/collection of work.

It is mandatory that learners complete all parts of each task to ensure that all learning outcomes have been addressed. The achievement of all learning outcomes will require that learners reach a minimum ‘pass’ standard in all assessment parts.

You are required to submit the following as ONE word document (.doc or .docx) using the
template underneath the link to this brief on your module page. Paste or type each task into the
appropriate area and then submit. For help completing this, please refer to the ‘How to’ section of
the assignments area on your module page.

Task 1: Weighing 10%

Identify five issues currently impacting communications and information technology in society today.
In your answer analyse how the range of services available impacts the workings of a
business/organisation (this may be relative to your vocation/industry) e.g. cost, dangers, reliability,
security etc. Remember to provide examples and apply the appropriate referencing in your answer.
(750 words)

Task 2: Weighing 10%

Research each of the legislative acts below. Provide a summary of each act noting a minimum five
points of reference which demonstrates your understanding of each act listed. In each instance
provide an example of how the elements of legislation are observed in your workplace. (750 words)
A. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
B. Freedom of Information Act 2014
C. Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR)

Task 3: Weighing 15%

Research and produce a written report which critically evaluates the uses of technology in
Communications. In your report address the factors which determine the suitability for choosing one form of technology over another in the application of different contexts. Include evidence of primary and secondary sources used. You must also demonstrate your ability to use a range of enquiry techniques. Please follow the format below (contained in template) (1000 words)

• Cover Page (noting report title and student information)
• Content Page (page index)
• Introduction
• Main Body (Incl. subheadings)
• Conclusion
• Bibliography

Task 4: Weighting 5% (Drafting, Editing and Proofreading skills)

This task is linked with Task 3 above. Submit evidence of each draft version of the report constructed
as evidence of Drafting, Editing and Proofreading skills. It is important to illustrate the stages involved in the drafting process before concluding to the final version. There should be a minimum of two draft versions as well as the final version, however, if you have any additional draft submissions please submit all versions.

Task 5: Weighting 10% (Critiquing & Summarising)

Critically review a range of visual media platforms (choose any three examples from the list below).

Consider a range of contexts when each form of media would be most effective, provide examples.

In your answer, provide a reference/access link for the original source that you are critiquing. (750
words).

• Blog post
• Billboard
• Newspaper article
• Television/radio advert
• Webpage