Evaluation : Introduction

The purpose of the evaluation is to review the information system that you have created and decide whether or not it is a good solution to the problem set at the start or the project.

The evaluation should not simply be a summary of the work that you have done throughout the project and how easy or difficult it was to produce each part of the system. Vague statements such as "At first I found the task very hard, but with a lot of work I gradually overcame the difficulties ..." etc are not very useful.

The evaluation must be produced with reference to the original statement of the problem, and the desired outcomes set out in the analysis. Which of the outcomes set out in the analysis does the system meet and which does it not ? How well does it meet these requirements ?

When considering which of the requirements the system meets you may want to discuss :

1. Those requirements set out in the analysis that are met.
2. Those requirements set out in the analysis that are not met.
3. Those requirements set out in the analysis that are partially met, and could be better met by redesigning the system.
4. Any improvements you would like to make to the system in the future. Possibilities include: adding extra features, redesigning some of the tasks, using different software packages which offer more features.

It does not matter if your system does not do exactly what you wanted it to. What is important is that you identify and point out all of the problems that exist with your system. Be honest !

GCSE ICT Companion 04 - (C) P Meakin 2004