RCE2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 2025 – FULLY ANSWERED (DUE 13 JUNE 2025)

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RCE2601 Assignment 2 Memo | Due 13 June 2025. All questions fully answered. Case Study 1: Evaluating Sources for a Literature Review Total: 100 Marks ____________________________________________________________ SCENARIO Sarah is a postgraduate student researching the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on higher education. During her initial literature search, she comes across a variety of sources: • A blog post written by a technology enthusiast • A Wikipedia page. • A peer-reviewed journal article • A government report. Sarah is unsure which sources suit her literature review and needs to make informed decisions about credibility, relevance, and academic integrity. _____________________________________________________________________ Instructions: Read the scenario carefully and respond to the THREE TASKS BELOW. Your responses must demonstrate critical thinking and academic insight. Support your answers with examples where appropriate. Task 1: Source Evaluation (40 Marks) 1. Identify which sources Sarah should prioritise in her literature review and justify your answer. 2. Consider each source’s reliability, authorship, publication process, and academic value in your response. Identify which sources are credible and should be prioritised. Justify the exclusion or limited use of other sources. Discuss how each source type can (or cannot) contribute to a literature review. Task 2: Credibility of Academic Sources (30 Marks) 1. Discuss the characteristics of credible academic sources. 2. Explain what makes a source academically credible and suitable for inclusion in a literature review. Guidelines for response: Include features such as peer-review, author qualifications, publication by academic or professional bodies, use of references, etc. Mention examples of credible sources such as academic journals, scholarly books, and official reports. Task 3: Academic Integrity and Citation (30 Marks) 1. Explain how Sarah can use citation styles to maintain academic integrity. 2. Describe the importance of proper citation and how using a consistent citation style (e.g., APA, Harvard, MLA) upholds academic standards. Guidelines for response: Define academic integrity and the role of citations. Provide examples of how to cite different types of sources. Discuss the consequences of failing to cite correctly and how citation prevents plagiarism. Submission Requirements Your case study response must be structured and written in formal academic language. Use headings or subheadings for each task. Word count guideline: 800–1000 words. Submit your responses by [as per module indication].