School of Design and Informatics
Session 2024
HEP504: Web Development
Module Assessment Overview
Unit 1 Portfolio
Learning Outcomes Assessed:
LO1. Plan and implement an effective web application supporting database transactions
using a server-based database management system.
LO2. Apply JavaScript, libraries, and frameworks to create effective user interfaces within an
appropriate development practice and methodology.
LO3. Critically evaluate legal, security, design and development issues in building complex
database driven internet solutions.
Contents
Assessment Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Practical Work Format ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Grades ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Submissions .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mitigating Circumstances................................................................................................................................. 4
Late Submission................................................................................................................................................ 4
Feedback ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Plagiarism ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Appropriate Use of Grammarly ....................................................................................................................... 6
Assessment Overview
The assessment for this module takes the form of a portfolio of work which
demonstrates the skills you have developed and knowledge you have gained in this
module. The portfolio will consist of two practical assessments, each with an
accompanying report.
The table below is an overview of the two practical assessments for this module. The
individual assessment briefs should be consulted for instructions and requirements for
each practical submission. These can be found under the “Assignments” tab on Canvas.
Release Practical Assessment Content Due Weighting
Week Name
Week 1 Portfolio Assessment Using HTML and CSS to create a Monday of 25%
Part1: Tech News Web Tech News Web Page that week 4 at 12
Page contains images and news noon
articles
Week 1 Portfolio Assessment Use all that you have learned Monday of 75%
Part2: Final Project throughout this module to create week 8 at 12
a Social Media Website complete noon
with user profile creation,
password encryption, and
interactive content, that will
combine design with usability
standards and principles.
Make sure to read the section on use of AI carefully as misusing it in this module is not tolerated.
Practical Work Format
Both practical submissions consist of three components. Students should consult both
assignment briefs for details before starting them; however, common requirements for
practical submissions are listed below.
1. Report: The report should be submitted in Word or PDF format.
2. URL: You should provide the URL to your website in your report.
3. Artefacts: This can include source code script, images, screenshots, etc.
When submitting a report alongside practical work, students should ensure that it
efficiently describes the work they have undertaken. Reports should not exceed
more than the word count specified in the practical brief with a margin of +/- 10%
excluding the Reference and Appendix sections.
Do NOT write in the 1st person narrative. You should use a formal writing style for
your report. See Abertay report writing guide for further details.
Grades
The final grade for this module is determined through a portfolio of work that you will
generate by completing the two practical assessments detailed above in the Assessment
Overview section.
A rubric for each of the assessments will be made available on Canvas alongside the
practical assessment’s briefs.
A description of each grade band can be found in the Abertay Literal Grading Scheme.
The weightings for each component of the portfolio can be found in the Assessment
Overview section of this document.
Submissions
Submission instructions detailing what should be submitted for each of the two practical
assessments can be found within their respective briefs.
Practical submissions should be submitted on their individual submission dates. The
system is likely to be busy at the time of submission. For this reason, you are advised to
leave plenty of time (at least an hour before the deadline). If the Canvas system records
a submission time after the deadline, then the work will be treated as a late
submission.
Mitigating Circumstances
If you have Mitigating Circumstances (see the mitigating circumstances policy) that
prevent you from completing or submitting your work on or before the deadline, you
should contact the Module Leader via HCS504@[Link] before the submission
date. Your Module Leader will advise if extra time is possible, or direct you to the self-
certification procedure if applicable.
Late Submission
Submissions made after their deadlines (excluding those with mitigating circumstances)
will be deemed as a late submission and will incur a penalty, including the possibility of
the work being awarded a non-submission (NS) grade.
Late coursework will be adjusted on a sliding scale with one grade deducted for each day
late (e.g. from B to C+). Work handed in more two days past the will be awarded an NS.
Feedback
Assessment feedback will be provided 15 working days after the submission deadline.
Plagiarism
Please see the university regulations on plagiarism. Students are encouraged to have
discussions; however, only original work should be submitted. Plagiarism may result in a
zero mark being recorded for the coursework and may result in further action being taken.
Please see the University regulations, codes & policies:
[Link]
Students must specify clearly where they obtain material. References should be
included as code comments or in accompanying documentation. You must also check
and comply with any copyright statements on websites that you use for source
material.
Use of AI in this Module
Please Note: The stipulations below apply only to this module, you will normally be
given specific guidance regarding Generative AI for each module that you study and
should not assume that the use of AI is allowed if it is not specified.
Generative AI (GAI), such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and others, can be used to aid in
debugging code, and language or grammar correction.
DO NOT use AI to design and code webpages. This can lead to students unknowingly
submitting very similar work (see plagiarism guidelines).
How Generative AI should be used in this module. You may use Generative AI to:
a. understand concepts or questions related to lectures, tutorials, or the assessments
for this module.
b. get suggestions proofreading, aiding grammar and spelling.
c. assist in debugging code.
d. generate images to use as website content in submissions.
You may NOT use Generative AI to:
a) generate code for direct use in your assessment.
b) generate content for your reports.
c) generate content for the discussion board.
d) generate content for articles as they should be sourced from the web.
Any evidence of AI use outside or contrary to the guidelines above will be referred to
the Student Disciplinary Officer within the School and may result in Academic
Misconduct charge.
You may use specific tools, such as Grammarly for aiding Grammar and Structure (See
the “Appropriate Use of Grammarly” section for more details).
a) It is recommended that you keep a record of your interaction with these tools.
b) It is recommended that you have evidence of drafts of your work.
You should adhere to the following:
1. Always reference AI use: Consider AI like any other source. If AI helps draft or edit a
report or other work, reference it appropriately.
2. Record Interaction: When using ChatGPT or a similar tool, include a transcript or
screenshots of your interaction in an appendix (for reports).
3. Summary: Include a summary in an appendix stating how you used the AI.
4. In-text Citation for AI: For each paragraph aided by AI, include an in-text citation.
5. Own thoughts: The majority of words, insights and arguments in your work should be
your own. Using AI for proofreading or structure is acceptable, but the core ideas must
be original.
6. Be Responsible: Use AI responsibly to enhance your work. Critical thinking and
creativity should come from you. Speak with your lecturer if you are unsure.
Additional Points to Consider:
1. Ethical AI Usage: When using AI ensure the data and methods you employ adhere to
privacy laws and ethical considerations.
2. Validity of Data: When using AI for data generation or simulation, clearly state the
limitations and potential biases of the model in your report.
3. Transparency in Team Projects: In the case of team projects, disclose the extent of AI
use to your team members.
4. Factual Accuracy: Consider the information generated by AI is not factually accurate
or scientifically valid. The information generated should be checked against peer-
reviewed sources.
Appropriate Use of Grammarly
When using Grammarly for report writing within this module you should ensure that the
GenAI capability of the tool is turned off. For full details please see Abertay’s guide below.
[Link]
ai/writing/grammarly/