Interacting with Computers

Assignment 1 Sample Report

Introduction

Purpose of your investigations and intended general outcomes

Dept / Centre with whom you will conduct research and examine use of equipment and software

Topic / activity for research agreed

The area of activity and equipment / software that will be your main focus

Observation commentary

Research with staff

Changes in overall objective resulting from discussions

Data requirements and methods utilised to obtain

Data summary

Research of alternatives

Legal or regulatory influences

Special needs identified

Review

Summary of initial findings

Particular areas where improvement in efficiency or usability feasible

Comparisons highlighting potential operational enhancements

Possible implementation considerations

Feedback received from client

Conclusions

Appendices

References and sources of information

Documentation, questionnaires, surveys etc used and raw data

Technical specification of alternatives

Acknowledgements


Practical implementation

Implementation plans

Trial

Feedback and results

Evaluation report