1 of 3 COIS 20241 User Interface Design (UID) Assignment (Term 1 – 2014) Main Task Total marks: 20 out of 100 marks for this course Due date: Please refer to the course website Perform an in-depth evaluation of the following websites: Website 1: http://www.qut.edu.au/ (Queensland University of Technology) Website 2: https://www.uts.edu.au/ (University of Technology, Sydney) Upon the completion of the task, you are to provide a formal report documenting your critical evaluation of the nominated websites. The report should draw particular attention to the interactive aspects and user interface design of the website. Support your critique with appropriate HCI design and evaluation principles as described in Chapter 1, 2, and 4 of your textbook (Shneiderman & Plaisant, 2010). What to Include The purpose of the report is to provide a critical evaluation of the nominated websites and to support your observations and recommendation convincingly. Your report should include: 1) Provide an overview and description of the nominated websites. 2) Identify and elaborate the main feature or features of the websites. 3) Identify the positive and negative aspects of the websites. Draw particular attention to the interaction and usability aspects of the interface. 4) Compare and contrast the two websites. 5) Based upon your critique and observation in items (1) to (4) of the above, provide a recommendation on how the websites should be improved. Conversely, if it does not require further improvement, then provide the reason why that this is the case. PLAGIARISM CQUniversity regards plagiarism as a serious offence and it can have serious consequences for you as a student. To avoid plagiarism, you must acknowledge the source of the ideas through an academically acceptable system of referencing. Read more: http://www.cqu.edu.au/about-us/service-and- facilities/referencing/what-is-plagarism http://www.qut.edu.au/ https://www.uts.edu.au/ http://www.cqu.edu.au/about-us/service-and-facilities/referencing/what-is-plagarism http://www.cqu.edu.au/about-us/service-and-facilities/referencing/what-is-plagarism 2 of 3 6) Except for item (4) of the above, all assertions relating to user interface design principles (e.g. statements like ‘blue text on red background is a poor colour combination’) must be supported by references or critical observation. You can cite additional scholarly references other than the textbook. (Note: Do not use Wikipedia as a source of reference). 7) Figures or diagrams can be added as needed. Format of Report As a minimum, the report should contain the following: (1) Introduction – State the purpose and objectives of the report. (2) Discussion – Build your arguments into a cohesive thread, presenting your observations and findings that you have collated from section (1) to (4) from ‘What to Include’ section. (3) Recommendation – This ...

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COIS 20241 User Interface Design (UID)
Assignment (Term 1 – 2014)
Main Task
Total marks: 20 out of 100 marks for this course
Due date: Please refer to the course website
Perform an in-depth evaluation of the following websites:
Website 1: http://www.qut.edu.au/ (Queensland University of
Technology)
Website 2: https://www.uts.edu.au/ (University of Technology,
Sydney)
Upon the completion of the task, you are to provide a formal
report documenting your critical
evaluation of the nominated websites. The report should draw
particular attention to the
interactive aspects and user interface design of the website.
Support your critique with
appropriate HCI design and evaluation principles as described
in Chapter 1, 2, and 4 of your
textbook (Shneiderman & Plaisant, 2010).

2. What to Include
The purpose of the report is to provide a critical evaluation of
the nominated websites and to
support your observations and recommendation convincingly.
Your report should include:
1) Provide an overview and description of the nominated
websites.
2) Identify and elaborate the main feature or features of the
websites.
3) Identify the positive and negative aspects of the websites.
Draw particular attention to the
interaction and usability aspects of the interface.
4) Compare and contrast the two websites.
5) Based upon your critique and observation in items (1) to (4)
of the above, provide a
recommendation on how the websites should be improved.
Conversely, if it does not
require further improvement, then provide the reason why that
this is the case.
PLAGIARISM

3. CQUniversity regards plagiarism as a serious offence and it can
have serious consequences for you as a student. To avoid
plagiarism, you must acknowledge the source of the ideas
through an academically acceptable system of referencing.
Read more:
http://www.cqu.edu.au/about-us/service-and-
facilities/referencing/what-is-plagarism
http://www.qut.edu.au/
https://www.uts.edu.au/
http://www.cqu.edu.au/about-us/service-and-
facilities/referencing/what-is-plagarism
http://www.cqu.edu.au/about-us/service-and-
facilities/referencing/what-is-plagarism
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6) Except for item (4) of the above, all assertions relating to
user interface design principles
(e.g. statements like ‘blue text on red background is a poor
colour combination’) must be
supported by references or critical observation. You can cite
additional scholarly
references other than the textbook. (Note: Do not use Wikipedia
as a source of reference).
7) Figures or diagrams can be added as needed.

4. Format of Report
As a minimum, the report should contain the following:
(1) Introduction – State the purpose and objectives of the
report.
(2) Discussion – Build your arguments into a cohesive thread,
presenting your observations
and findings that you have collated from section (1) to (4) from
‘What to Include’
section.
(3) Recommendation – This is the section where you present
your recommendations.
(4) Conclusion – Summarise your findings, consolidating and
drawing attention to the main
points of the report.
(5) References.
(6) Between 1,900 (min) and 2,000 (max) number of words.
Your word count should include
figure captions and references.
Page formatting: A4 size paper, 2.5cm margins on all sides,
single-sided page, single line
spacing. Time Romans or New Time Romans font, 12pt font,
saved as a single DOC or DOCX
Microsoft Word document file. Name and submit the document
file as Assign_HCI.DOC or

5. Assign_HCI.DOCX . The document should be submitted on-
line. Please refer to your course
website for more detailed instructions.
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Assessment Criteria
The following criteria will be used to assess the quality of your
report:
Criteria Sub-Total
Review and Evaluation:
• Overview and description. (5 marks)
• Identify and elaborate main features. (10 marks)
• Identify the positive and negative aspects. (10 marks)
• Compare and contrast both websites. (5 marks)
• Recommendation on improvements to be made, or otherwise.
(5 marks)
• Demonstrates that in-depth evaluations have been undertaken.
(5 marks)
40
Relevance to Principles of HCI:
• Arguments and assertions are sound. (10 marks)
• Arguments and assertions are supported by UID principles.
(10 marks)
• Arguments are developed consistently and logically. (10

6. marks)
• Demonstrates understanding of the UDI subject matter and
applying this
competently to the review. (10 marks)
40
Presentation:
• Report professionally presented. (3 marks)
• Grammar and spelling. (4 marks)
• Written style and expression. (4 marks)
• Citation and references. (3 marks)
• Overall presentation. (3 marks)
• Within minimum and maximum word limit. (3 marks)
20
Total marks for this assignment
(Total of 100 marks to be scaled to 20% of actual marks for this
course)
100
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Marker’s Guideline
• To obtain 76-100% of the marks allocated for a specific
section of the assessment, the

7. student’s work is expected to demonstrate a very high level of
knowledge and
understanding of concepts, facts and procedures, and
application of knowledge within the
scope of the course.
• To obtain 51-75% of the marks allocated for a specific section
of the assessment, the
student’s work typically demonstrate a high level of knowledge
and understanding of
concepts, facts and procedures, and application of knowledge
within the scope of the
course.
• To obtain 26-50% of the marks allocated for a specific section
of the assessment, the
student’s work typically demonstrate a sound level of
knowledge and understanding of
concepts, facts and procedures, and application of knowledge
within the scope of the
course.
• To obtain 1-25% of the marks allocated for a specific section
of the assessment, the
student’s work typically demonstrate a limited level of
knowledge and understanding of
concepts, facts and procedures, and application of knowledge

8. within the scope of the
course.
• 0 marks will be allocated for a specific section of the
assessment, where an erroneous or no
attempt has been made by the student.
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