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INF4000 Data Visualisation Coursework Brief

1. General information

The assessment of the module tests not only your ability to create informative visualisation but also the knowledge you have gained throughout the semester on important visualisation topics and how much you have engaged with the visualisation literature. The assessment will consist of a document (written in Word or similar document writing software) consisting of a composite visualisation and related reflections. The reflections need to be your individual take on the topics discussed in the seminars and lectures. Those reflections need to be put in a wider context using relevant literature sources. Keep in mind that visualisations that are not your work cannot be used in this assessment.

The assessment should be 3,000 word long, divided into five sections of approximate equal length. This assessment will account for 100% of the mark of INF4000 Data visualisation. A mark of 50 is required to pass the module. The deadline for the assessment is 18th January 2024 at 2:00pm via the Turnitin link found in the Blackboard page of module INF4000 Data visualisation.

2.     Report format

In the report, you will include the composite visualisation right after the cover page, followed by five sections.

.    The  cover page should contain  module code (i.e., INF4000), word count, your registration number and your topic.

.    The composite visualisation should contain at least 4 charts, which belong to the same topic and contribute extra information that you want to communicate.

.    The five sections are (1) knowledge building, (2) theoretical frameworks, (3) accessibility, (4) visualisation choice and (5) implications and improvements. The details of each section are given below.

3.     Dataset

You should only use secondary data and choose dataset(s) that can contribute to the topic you select. The dataset should be fully anonymised and do not contain any personally identifiable information. The approved data sources include

Note that you should not use the main dataset you choose for other modules such as INF6027.

4. Visualisation choice – Describe and justify your choice of visualisation type based on the goal of the visualisation. You will need to describe and justify why you chose the type of visualisation and discuss at least two possible alternatives. You will need to emphasize both the positive and negative aspects of each type of visualisation mentioned and show an awareness of when each visualisation is appropriate based on the data shown and the goal of the visualisation. You can refer to visualisation taxonomies to support your discussion.

Examples of what we will be looking for:

•     Justify why you chose the type of visualisation

•     Discuss possible alternatives (at least two)

•     Good literature sources

•     Sufficient discussion related to the goal of the visualisation

5. Implications and Improvements – Describe the ethical implications of using the visualisation in the topic you  identified. You will  need  to discuss  how visualisations  could  be  used  to (mis)inform the public, or arrive at (in)accurate conclusions. You could also discuss relevant (preferably on your topic) examples where this has happened in the past, with links to the literature. You will need to propose changes to justify how the visualisation could be improved. You do not need to provide an improved visualisation, but should provide ideas on datasets, visual design, accessibility.

Examples of what we will be looking for:

•     Discussion and reflection on visualisations in the topic you choose

•     References to examples or discussions (news, literature)

•     Propose improvements on the visualisation you created

Each section should demonstrate that you engaged with relevant literature. That means you are expected to have citations to relevant articles in the literature of visualisation that support or provide context to your reflections in each section. Each section of the assessment will be explained and covered throughout the module in lectures and seminars. Engaging in these will help you produce a good assessment.

5. Information School Coursework Submission Requirements

Information School Student Handbook > PGT Assessment >Submitting your work

Last submission penalties: It is your responsibility to ensure your coursework is correctly submitted before the deadline. It is highly recommended that you submit well before the deadline. Coursework submitted after 2pm on the stated submission date will result in a deduction of 5% of the mark awarded for each working day after the submission date/time up to a maximum of 5 working days, where ‘working day’ includes Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and runs from 2pm to 2pm. Coursework submitted after the maximum period will receive zero marks. Work submitted electronically, including through Turnitin, should be reviewed to ensure it appears as you intended.

Before the submission deadline, you can submit coursework to Turnitin numerous times. Each submission will overwrite the previous submission. Only your most recent submission will be assessed. However, after the submission deadline, the coursework can only be submitted once.

Word count penalties: Your assignment has a 3,000 word limit. A deduction of 3 marks will be applied for coursework that is 10% or more above or below the word count as specified above or that does not state the word count.

If you encounter any problems  during the  electronic submission of your coursework, you should immediately contact the module coordinator and the Information School student support team (inf- [email protected]). This does not negate your responsibilities to submit your coursework on time and correctly.