Select any ONE of the topics you would like to write about from the

part 1:

Question 1:

Select any ONE of the topics you would like to write about from the list below.

a. Algorithms in Social Media
b. Non-Fungible Tokens 
c. Biases in Artificial Intelligence
d. 3D Printing 

Question 2:

Write in point form – what you would like to cover for the topic you have chosen.
Provide a balanced view.

Question 3:

Review what you have written in question 1, and narrow down your title. This could include a statement of a problem or opportunity within the topic.

Question 4:

Research three journal articles in the Charles Sturt University Library Database related to your topic. Three journal articles must not be older than three years old.
Enter the references of these three journal articles here, in APA 7th edition format. This is the standard format for most Charles Sturt University subjects. You will use the contents of these journals to write your structured report.

Question 5:

Research three (or more) other articles (magazines, newspaper, reports, etc) related to your topic. You may find them in the Charles Sturt University Database or Google. Articles may be older than three years old. Enter the references of these three other articles here, in APA 7th edition format. You will use the contents of these articles to write your structured report.

Question 6:

After completing the first five questions, comment briefly on what you have discovered (through the research process) about the topic you have selected. This reflection should be no more than 200 words.

part 2:

Task

Write a report based on the preparation done in Assessment 2. Use the guidelines below to structure your report

Report SectionChecklistTitleThe title must be narrow and focused.
You might want to review this title after you have finished the entire report.
The title should give the reader a good idea of what to expect in your report.
Do not format it as a question.

IntroductionAbout 170-200 words.
Clear introduction of the topic through background, statement of report's purpose/argument, and a preview of main points and recommendations.
Correct use of third-person writing.
No references or quotes.

Body of Report

About 700-800 words.
Statements made must be backed up by literature.
Paraphrase or quote correctly to style.
Do not write in dot (or numbered) points.
Subheadings are optional.
Use third-person writing.
Arguments 'for' and 'against' are to be included to give a balanced outlook of the topic.
Use of at least 3 journal papers plus other sources.

RecommendationsAbout 350-400 words.
At least three evidence-based recommendations are informed by literature.
Ensure recommendations are logically supported in the body.
Clear and concise.
Do not introduce new topics/issues.
Do not write in dot (or numbered) points.
Correct use of third-person writing.

ConclusionAbout 170-200 words.
Concluding the entire report only.
No new material (or thoughts) is to be introduced here.
No quotes or references.
Correct use of third-person writing.

Reference ListConform to APA 7th edition style.
Check for punctuation, capitals, etc. in your reference list.
Due to the Interact2 Journal interface, the lecturer understands the difficulty in trying to
use indentation in the Reference List. Not inserting indentation will not cause you to lose
marks.