[SOLVED] CPT120 Independent Investigative Effort 1

2.1: Bookmark the ‘weekly lecture’ link from Gayan’s opening announcement: https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/56609/discussion_topics/506159

The above link lets you join a live lesson or see when the next live lesson is taking place.

2.2: Check the 26/Aug/2019 first live lecture recording via Collaborate Ultra.

Bookmark the alternative lecture recordings playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-GM8dbPIbtmJJkpQcZdkgbfTjVrE3Wn2

2.3: See an upcoming chat schedule (and unedited recordings) via Canvas→ Collaborate   U  ltra

For the purposes of Intro To Programming, assume that you are working in a team of programmers in a commercial environment and that your instructor is your client/supervisor. Note, however, all submitted work must be your own.

3.1: Bookmark and subscribe to the discussion forums under Canvas→Discussions.

3.2: Read the guidelines for the ‘Java/Eclipse General’, ‘Tutorial discussions’ and ‘Assignment 1 Clarifications’ forums.

3.3: Create a test post under Canvas→Discussions→Meet your classmates.

4.1: Watch the recordings of the 26/Aug/2019 live lesson (see 2.2 above).

4.2: Follow the content and instructions under Canvas→Modules→Week 1.

4.3: Create a new Eclipse project (e.g named Week01-Tutorial) then create a new Java class named Myself. Copy and paste the code below and get it to run. (Hint: Watch recording of the 26/Aug/2019 lecture)

Note: It is very important that you write things exactly as given. E.g. “myself” is not the same as “Myself”; do not put spaces where spaces are not found in the examples.

4.4: Now modify program from the previous exercise in this tutorial and personalise it by stating what your hobbies or favourite pastimes and if you have seen or have any ideas on how to use programming in your hobby/pastime. Answers are not checked for correctness 🙂

4.5: Add code comments to your program and identify and explain the following terms in your own words: Class, method, variable and a code block. Listen to the 26/8 live lecture as well.

4.6: Submit your Myself.java and a full screenshot of your entire Eclipse window via Canvas→Assignments→Independent Investigative Effort 1 then verify your submission.

Important note on late submissions: As the tutorial solutions are discussed immediately after the deadline, a full mark cannot be awarded for submissions made after the deadline. A university standard 10% late penalty applies for 24 hour blocks from the deadline for up to 5 working days late; submissions will not be accepted this period without special consideration)

5.1: Why we give references.

5.2: When we need to references in programming.

5.3: How to use a reference generator tool such as citethisforme. (Tip: Choose more→IEEE)

5.4: How to correctly add a reference to your code.

5.5: Add a reference to your Myself program and redo step 4.6.

6.1: Create 3 separate Eclipse projects for the 3 assignments. E.g. Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Assignment 3:

6.2: For each project, create a new Java class. E.g. Assignment1.java, Assignment2.java and Assignment3.java as shown:

Tip for later: Assignment 1 requires you to name your .java file a specific way for the actual/final submission. To correctly rename an existing .java file, do a context select (right click) on the .java file name→Refactor→Rename. Do not rename the files from outside of Eclipse as this could lead to issues.

6.3: The Canvas submission system allows you to submit your work an unlimited number of times (only the last submission is official) and it can also be used as a way to backup your work. You must submit the three .java files that you’ve created above as follows (your file names may be different):

Assignment1.java must be submitted to Canvas→Assignments→Assignment 1.

Assignment2.java must be submitted to Canvas→Assignments→Assignment 2.

Assignment3.java must be submitted to Canvas→Assignments→Assignment 3.

E.g. get the .java file of Assingment 1 from Eclipse workspace folder→Assignment 1→src.

Common mistake: Students mistakenly submit the dummy assignments via Canvas→Assignments→Tutorial 1.

You may need to refer to the following sources for detailed explanations of topics that are covered.

7.1: Bookmark the Java API Specification:

https://docs.oracle.com/javase/10/docs/api/index.html?overview-summary.html

7.2: Bookmark The Oracle Java Tutorials: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/nutsandbolts/index.html

Note: The ‘language basics’ section would be sufficient for the first several weeks.