BUSN7066 Data Analytics in Contemporary Accounting Assignment 01

II. Submission requirements

You are advised to make sure that all the required materials are submitted by that deadline.

Part 1: Group Formation Instructions

•     It is highly recommended that you form a group of 3 to 4 members for this assignment.

•    You may choose to work alone or in a team of two, although this is not recommended.

•     Based on past experience, students in smaller groups (1–2 members) generally achieve moderate marks—neither very high nor very low.

•     Once the group list has been approved, no changes will be allowed until Assignment 1 is completed.

•     If you decide to work alone, you will not be able to join an existing group later, as this would be unfair to groups that have already organised their work.

•    You may form a different group for Assignment 2 if you wish.

Part 2: Group Submission Instructions

The teaching team consists of one lecturer and four tutors. We need to streamline the marking process, or else, we cannot finish marking within the expected timeline. Therefore … ..

•     Each group must select one member to handle all submission tasks, including file naming and

uploading the project on behalf of the entire group. This will minimise duplicate submissions and reduce the administrative work required to cross-check with the team.

• Filename format: Group number + Document type.

o  Examples: Group_001_Report.docx, Group_018_Report.pdf, Group_107_Report.pdf.

o  For group numbers 1 to 99, use a leading zero (001 to 099) so files are sorted in the correct order.

o  Always use an underscore (_) between the word “Group” and the group number (e.g.,

Group_001). This makes it easier for the lecturer to identify your group number and topic, and to assign it to the correct marker. Consistent file naming allows us to sort all submissions instantly and begin grading without delays.

o  Submissions with filenames that do not match this format will incur a 5-mark penalty (out of 100).

• Final Submission:

o  Attach a signed RSA Assessment Cover Sheet to your assignment document, listing all team members’ names and ANU student numbers. Submissions without a cover sheet will incur a 5-mark penalty (out of 100).

o  Any student not listed on the cover sheet will receive 0 marks for the task.

o  Double-check that no one in your group is left out—and that you are not left out yourself.

o  Label your Turnitin submission with your group number.

o  Submit the final version of your assignment (including the cover sheet) as one file. Only the designated group member should submit this file.

• Removing a team member with short notice: Occasionally, some teams have removed less-

contributing members very close to the submission date. This is considered unprofessional behaviour. If a team removes a member less than 10 days before the deadline, the remaining members who initiated the removal will incur a penalty of one-third of their marks. The removed member will need to complete the project individually. Although no mark penalty will be applied to  them, they will face the significant disadvantage of having to start the project from scratch with very limited time.

• Duplicated Submission: In past semesters, some students missed lectures and did not read the

handout, leading them to worry about being excluded from the group. This sometimes resulted in multiple submissions from the same group, which usually indicates poor communication or uneven  contributions. If there are duplicate submissions, we will speak to the group to understand the issue.

Part 3: Each Group Member’s Submission

While only one copy of the project report is submitted per group, each student must also submit multiple short individual video recordings showing themselves completing the entire analytics process—from start to finish—using Tableau Prep & Desktop, MS Excel Power Query, and any other software used in the assignment. This includes visualisations and tasks done by other group members, even if the student was responsible for only part of the report. This ensures that every student understands the full scope of the project.

We encourage students to form teams because Tableau Prep & Desktop and MS Excel Power Query may be unfamiliar to many. Working in a group allows members to help each other, making it easier to navigate the tools and reducing frustration. While teamwork supports learning, every student is expected to be able to complete the entire project independently.

Important — Several requirements have changed this semester. Do not rely on word-of-mouth from peers or previous cohorts. You must read and follow the Assignment 1 guidelines on Canvas. Submissions that ignore the current guidelines (e.g., follow outdated peer advice) will incur a 5-mark penalty (out of 100).

• Individual Recording Requirement

o  Each student must know how to complete the entire project from start to finish.

o  Every student is required to submit their own screen recording showing all steps from P1.1 to the end.

o Show your student ID card at the very beginning of the recording.

o Turn on your camera during the recording.

o  No voice explanation is required.

o  Do not submit one long continuous video—break your recording into shorter files named u1234567_P1_1, u1234567_P1_2, u1234567_P2_1, u1234567_P2_2 etc.

o  Since each student submits their own video, there is no need to include the group number or follow the group file naming format.

• Recommended Recording Method

o  Use Zoom to share your screen.

o  Upload all recordings to the Canvas submission link.

• Note: In the recording, students must clearly show both their student ID card and their face on camera.

o  This is necessary to verify that the person completing the work is the same person identified on the student ID.

o  If either the ID card or the face is not shown, no marks will be awarded.

o  No video, no marks. See page 4.

Part 4: Peer Review

A peer assessment of teamwork effort is required. If all members agree to rate each other at 100%, submit one team form and  include  it  in  your submission file.  If there  is  any  disagreement  about  contributions,  each member must complete their own form and submit it individually to the instructor.

III. More details on assignment document

Your assignment document must include the required screenshots and written answers to the assignment questions. Here are the basic steps for screen-capturing.

Note: In the final examination, you will be required to take screen captures. Ensure you are familiar with the steps beforehand.

Note that anytime you see the writing icon 回 you should type in answers in your assignment document. The written answers to the relevant questions must be written using professional, business English. You must use Times New Roman, 12 point font size, double spacing. In preparing your answers, emphasis should be placed on the depth of analysis and clarity of expression.

You  must  reference  all  sources  (including  websites)  in  line  with  ANU’s  academic  honesty  principles.  Use quotation  marks  for  copied  material  and  a  consistent   referencing  style—Harvard  is  commonly  used  in accounting. Turnitin originality scores will be reviewed for unacceptable copying.

Plagiarism

The College regards plagiarism as any appropriation of the ideas or expressions of another author (including any AI  tool like  ChatGPT or  equivalent)  without  relevant  and  appropriate  acknowledgment.  This  includes unattributed appropriation of text or content and may extend to improper referencing. Plagiarism will not be tolerated in this course and all discovered instances would be pursued to the full extent allowable under the rules. Where students have doubts as to how to deal with or acknowledge source materials in the assignment, they should consult the lecturer or tutor. Refer to the ANU Academic Integrity Rule:

https://services.anu.edu.au/learning-teaching/academic-integrity

4. Videos capturing the work of individual group members

Note that anytime you see the video camera icon each group member should take a short video to capture their computer screen, as well as their face, as they go through all the steps necessary to produce the relevant Tableau visualisation. If you don’t know how to create short videos, see the instructions included in the boxes below. Again, please show your student ID card in the first ten seconds of your video.

If your submission does not include an individual video recording with your face visible (and your student ID shown at the start of the first video), you will receive 0 marks.