CSC 581
Computer Support for Knowledge Management
Spring 2003
CSC 581 Computer Support for Knowledge Management Assignments
Types of Assignments
The assignments for this class consist of exercises
that demonstrate some of the advantages and problems
of using computers to support knowledge management activities.
Drafts of all four assignment specifications are available
at the beginning of the class. It is advisable to look
at them early since decisions you make for the early
assignments may have implications for the later assignments.
Individual Assignments
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all assignments
are individual assignments. Whereas I encourage you to
discuss the problems to be solved with classmates,
each student has to submit his or her own solution.
It is not acceptable to use somebody else's solution as
a "blueprint" or "inspiration," or to copy and paste
material from other students. If you use material from
other sources (e.g. articles, Web pages, diagrams,
screen shots) you need to identify the source.
Distribution of Assignments
Usually paper copies of the assignment will be distributed in
class. Electronic versions are available on the Class pages;
follow the links below, or go through the
Class Schedule page.
Unless noted otherwise, assignments should be submitted
electronically via BlackBoard.
Follow this link for directions.
Deadline and Late Submissions
The deadlines are specified on the assignment handout;
you can also see the planned deadlines for future
assignments on the Class Schedule.
Assignments submitted late are subject to a 10% deduction
per late business day; no late assignments will be accepted after
the solution has been distributed, or discussed in class.
Grading and Return of Assignments
Usually I give points for assignments, not letter grades.
All the assignments for a course add up
to 100 points, which is then scaled to the contributing
factor with respect to the overall grade (e.g. 20%).
Alternatively, I may use 100 points per assignment,
with a weight factor for each individual assignment.