IMD162
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION IN INFORMATION AGENCIES
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION IN
LIBRARIES: A STUDY OF TWO LIBRARY WEBSITES
GROUP ASSIGNMENT: 40%
Component Weightage (%)
Written Report 20%
Slide Presentation 10%
Oral Presentation 10%
Total 40%
ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES
1. GROUP FORMATION
• Each group must consist of 4 to 5 members.
• Students are responsible for forming their own groups and ensuring balanced participation among
members.
2. ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES
• To analyze and compare the application of information technology in libraries.
• To understand how technology improves library operations and services.
• To critically evaluate the similarities and differences between two library websites of the same type.
3. ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS
• Selection of Libraries:
o Choose two (2) library websites that belong to the same category (e.g., academic libraries,
public libraries, special libraries).
• Areas of Comparison:
o The use of information technology in library operations.
o User interface and accessibility of the website.
o Online services and resources provided.
o Digital collections and databases available.
o Automation systems and software used.
o Security and privacy measures implemented.
o Other innovative technologies applied in the library.
4. ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
• Written Report:
o Minimum 25 pages (excluding references and appendices).
o Use Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing.
o Follow the APA citation style.
o Include the following sections:
1. Title Page (Group name, student names, course name, date)
2. Table of Contents
3. Introduction (Background, objectives, scope of the study)
4. Methodology (How the data was collected, sources)
5. Library Overview (Brief description of selected libraries)
6. Comparison Analysis (Detailed discussion on IT applications)
7. Findings & Discussion (Strengths, weaknesses, recommendations)
8. Conclusion (Summary and final thoughts)
9. References (APA format)
10. Appendices (If applicable)
• Slide Presentation:
o Maximum 15 slides.
o Must include visuals, charts, and examples.
o Summarize key points from the written report.
o Keep text minimal and focus on key highlights.
• Oral Presentation:
o Each group will present for 10-15 minutes.
o All members must participate.
o Presentation will be evaluated based on clarity, content, teamwork, and delivery.
5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Submit both the written report and slide presentation in:
1. Printed format (Hard copy to be submitted in class).
2. Digital format (PDF version uploaded to the provided submission platform).
• Deadline: Submission in Week 12.
• Late submissions will be subject to penalties as per university policy.
Timeline:
Week 10 & 11: Assignment checking
Week 12: Assignment submission
Week 13 & 14: Presentation
6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
• Written Report (20%) – Depth of research, organization, analysis, formatting.
• Slide Presentation (10%) – Visual quality, clarity, creativity.
• Oral Presentation (10%) – Communication, confidence, engagement, teamwork.
7. PLAGIARISM POLICY
• All work must be original.
• Plagiarism will result in zero marks and further disciplinary action.
• Proper citation and referencing must be used for any borrowed content.
RUBRIC FOR WRITTEN REPORT (20%)
5 Marks 3 Marks 2 Marks (Needs
Criteria 4 Marks (Good) 1 Mark (Poor)
(Excellent) (Satisfactory) Improvement)
Highly relevant,
Relevant and Incomplete Information is
well-researched, Covers main
1. Content & well-explained, information, key irrelevant, very
detailed, and points but lacks
Accuracy but lacks some points missing. little content,
supported by depth. Some
(5%) details. No major Many factual many
credible sources. factual errors.
factual errors. errors. inaccuracies.
No factual errors.
Report is very well-
Good structure Basic structure No clear
organized Poor structure,
2. Structure & and easy to exists but lacks structure, very
(Introduction, difficult to follow,
Organization follow, with minor organization; confusing,
Body, Conclusion). lacks logical
(4%) weaknesses in some parts are difficult to
Clear and logical sequencing.
flow. disjointed. understand.
flow of information.
Some formal Very weak
Excellent
Good academic language but Poor academic writing, difficult
3. Language academic writing,
writing, minor contains writing, many to understand,
& Writing no grammar
grammar noticeable grammar excessive
Style (4%) mistakes, formal
mistakes. grammar mistakes. grammar
tone.
mistakes. mistakes.
All references Most references
Some references Many references No references or
follow the correct are correctly
4. References are incorrect or are missing or completely
format (APA/MLA). formatted.
& Formatting incomplete. incorrectly incorrect format.
Professional and Formatting is
(4%) Formatting is formatted. Poor Very poor
consistent neat but has
inconsistent. formatting. formatting.
formatting. minor issues.
Completely
Mostly original, Some content
5. Originality original, no Large portions are High plagiarism,
minor lacks originality or
& Accuracy plagiarism, all copied or lack mostly copied,
unsupported has minor
(3%) information is well- proper citations. lacks credibility.
claims. plagiarism issues.
supported.
Total Marks = /20
How to Score High? (5 Common Mistakes to
Criteria Why It Matters?
Marks) Avoid
- Include detailed research - Using outdated,
with reliable sources. irrelevant, or incorrect
- Ensure facts are correct and information.
A good report must contain
1. Content & updated. - Not covering all required
relevant, well-researched,
Accuracy (5%) - Cover all key aspects areas.
and accurate information.
(technology used in libraries, - No supporting data
comparisons, advantages, (statistics, case studies, or
etc.). real examples).
- Mixing up sections (e.g.,
- Follow a clear structure:
putting the conclusion in
Introduction, Body, and
the middle).
2. Structure & A well-structured report Conclusion.
- Unclear transitions
Organization makes it easier to read and - Arrange ideas logically.
between sections.
(4%) understand. - Use headings, subheadings,
- Writing in one big
bullet points, and numbering
paragraph (no separation
for clarity.
between points).
- Using casual, slang, or
- Use formal, academic
informal language.
language.
3. Language & Good language makes the - Making too many
- Ensure no grammar
Writing Style report professional and easy grammar mistakes.
mistakes.
(4%) to understand. - Long, confusing
- Sentences should be clear
sentences that make the
and well-structured.
report hard to read.
- Missing references or
- Use correct referencing
using random websites as
style (APA, MLA, etc.).
sources.
Proper referencing prevents - Include at least 5–10 high-
4. References & - Incorrect referencing
plagiarism and gives credit to quality sources.
Formatting (4%) format.
sources. - Ensure consistent
- Inconsistent formatting
formatting (font, spacing,
(different font sizes,
alignment).
unaligned text).
- Copy-pasting without
citing sources.
- Write in your own words and
- Too much paraphrasing
Originality ensures academic cite all sources properly.
5. Originality & without adding personal
integrity and demonstrates - Ensure zero plagiarism by
Accuracy (3%) analysis.
independent thinking. using Turnitin or plagiarism
- Plagiarism above 15%
checkers.
(most universities consider
this unacceptable).
Notes:
Ensure all facts are supported with proper citations.
Use formal and academic language.
Follow a consistent formatting style (font, spacing, numbering).
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited; cite all sources correctly
RUBRIC FOR SLIDE PRESENTATION (10%)
5 Marks 3 Marks 2 Marks (Needs
Criteria 4 Marks (Good) 1 Mark (Poor)
(Excellent) (Satisfactory) Improvement)
Information is clear, Good Very little or
1. Content & Contains key Insufficient
concise, and well- information but irrelevant
Relevance points but lacks information, some
structured. No some points lack content, many
(3%) clarity. key points missing.
factual errors. depth. factual errors.
Professional Good design, Very poor
Basic design, but
2. Design & design, appropriate mostly Poor design, text- design,
some slides are
Readability colors, fonts, and consistent, minor heavy slides, inconsistent,
cluttered or poorly
(3%) layouts. Clean and formatting difficult to read. confusing
structured.
well-organized. issues. layout.
Good use of
3. Use of Well-integrated visuals, but Some graphics Minimal use of No use of
Graphics & images, charts, and some are used, but they graphics, making graphics,
Multimedia videos that enhance unnecessary or don’t fully support slides less slides are text-
(2%) understanding. not well- the content. engaging. heavy.
integrated.
Slides align Slides mostly Some Many
Slides are
4. Clarity & perfectly with the align with the inconsistency inconsistencies,
completely
Consistency written report, report, with between slides slides do not fully
unrelated to
(2%) highlighting key minor missing and the report, key represent the
the report.
points effectively. points. aspects missing. report.
Total Marks = /10
How to Score High? (5 Common Mistakes to
Criteria Why It Matters?
Marks) Avoid
- Copy-pasting full
- Use short, impactful
paragraphs from the report.
Slides should focus on key bullet points.
1. Content & - Too much text, making
points without too much - Only include important
Relevance (3%) slides hard to read.
text. information.
- Irrelevant or outdated
- Ensure no factual errors.
information.
- Using too many colors
- Use consistent colors,
and fonts (unprofessional
fonts, and layouts.
A clean design makes look).
2. Design & - Ensure text is large and
slides more effective and - Text is too small or too
Readability (3%) readable.
engaging. much on one slide.
- Keep slides visually
- Unorganized, cluttered
appealing.
slides.
- No visuals at all (text-only
- Use graphs, charts,
slides).
images, or videos to
3. Use of Graphics Images and visuals help - Using low-quality or
support key points.
& Multimedia (2%) explain ideas better. irrelevant images.
- Ensure all visuals are high
- Too many unnecessary
quality and relevant.
animations (distracting).
- Ensure slides match the - Slides contradict the
4. Clarity & Slides must align with the report. report.
Consistency (2%) report and presentation. - Highlight key findings - Confusing layout (jumping
clearly and logically. between topics randomly).
Notes:
Less text, more visuals – make it engaging.
Keep slides concise – avoid too much text.
Use aesthetic, readable colors and fonts.
Include relevant graphics, charts, and infographics for better understanding.
RUBRIC FOR ORAL PRESENTATION (10%)
5 Marks 3 Marks 2 Marks (Needs
Criteria 4 Marks (Good) 1 Mark (Poor)
(Excellent) (Satisfactory) Improvement)
Fully
Basic
understands the Good Limited Lacks
1. Knowledge understanding but
topic, speaks understanding but understanding, understanding,
& Confidence struggles with
confidently, lacks confidence relies too much unable to answer
(3%) deeper
answers in some areas. on notes. questions.
explanations.
questions well.
Speaks clearly,
Mostly clear, Some hesitation, Difficult to
2. Clarity & at a good pace, Often unclear,
minor hesitation, lacks fluency but understand,
Language with proper too fast or slow,
but still mumbles or is
(3%) academic lacks confidence.
understandable. comprehensible. too nervous.
language.
Confident
posture,
Some engagement Limited
maintains eye Good eye contact No engagement,
3. Delivery & but lacks engagement,
contact, and gestures, avoids audience,
Engagement confidence, avoids eye
appropriate minor very poor
(2%) minimal body contact, stands
gestures, awkwardness. posture.
language. stiffly.
engages
audience well.
4. Time Well-paced, Some parts are too
Slightly rushed or Does not follow
Management within time limit, fast or too slow, Poor pacing, too
slow, but within time limit, very
& Fluency smooth minor fast or too long.
reasonable time. disorganized.
(2%) transitions. disorganization.
Total Marks = /10
How to Score High? (5 Common Mistakes to
Criteria Why It Matters?
Marks) Avoid
- Speak with confidence and - Reading directly from
1. Knowledge & Confidence shows mastery authority. slides or notes.
Confidence (3%) of the topic. - Answer questions correctly - Unable to answer basic
and confidently. questions.
- Speaking too fast, too
- Speak slowly and clearly.
2. Clarity & Clear speech ensures the slow, or mumbling.
- Use formal, academic
Language (3%) audience understands. - Using informal or broken
language.
English.
- Use eye contact, hand - Looking at the floor or
Engaging presentations
3. Delivery & gestures, and facial slides the entire time.
keep the audience
Engagement (2%) expressions. - No interaction with the
interested.
- Interact with the audience. audience.
- Speaking too fast due to
- Finish within the allocated
Proper pacing prevents a nervousness.
4. Time Management time (not too fast or slow).
rushed or boring - Taking too much time,
& Fluency (2%) - Transition smoothly between
presentation. leading to rushing at the
points.
end.
Notes:
Practice multiple times before presenting.
Use natural gestures and maintain eye contact.
Speak loudly and clearly to ensure everyone understands.
