29  Assessment Two - Critical Review

29.1 Introduction

The second assessment for the module is due at the end of University Week 20 (5pm, 15th December 2023). This assessment is worth 80 per cent of your overall grade for the module.

For this assessment, you’ll be asked to submit a 3,000 word critical review of how sport data analytics are currently employed within professional sports settings, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches and the challenges involved in data collection, analysis, and preparation.

You are expected to show evidence of reading in the academic literature, as well as drawing evidence from the practical case-studies and guest lectures included within the teaching programme.

A briefing for this assessment will be held during Module Week 11.

29.2 Outcomes

The critical review will be graded according to the extent it meets each of the following outcomes:

29.2.1 Content and Understanding

The review:

  • demonstrates a clear and thorough understanding of sport data analytics in professional sports settings.

  • critically analyses the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches in data collection, analysis, and preparation.

  • identifies and discusses challenges involved in sport data analytics, offering potential solutions or areas of improvement.

29.2.2 Integration of Academic Literature

The review:

  • demonstrates a comprehensive engagement with relevant academic literature.

  • appropriately cites and references sources to support arguments.

  • provides a balance between academic sources and practical evidence.

29.2.3 Use of Practical Examples and Case Studies

The review:

  • effectively integrates insights from practical case-studies and guest lectures.

  • provides real-world examples to illustrate points and support the critical review.

  • analyses practical examples critically, comparing and contrasting with academic literature.

29.2.4 Structure and Coherence

The review:

  • is well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

  • contains arguments that are presented logically, and each section transitions smoothly to the next.

  • has main points that are effectively highlighted and supported by relevant evidence.

29.2.5 Presentation and Writing Style

The review:

  • meets the word limit (3,000 words) and free from grammatical and typographical errors.

  • uses academic language and tone appropriately.

  • contains citations and references that are formatted consistently following IEEE format.

29.3 Grading

For each outcome, the review will be graded on a scale from 1 (unsatisfactory) to 5 (outstanding). This grade will reflect the extent to which the author has met the expectations listed above.

  • 1 = unsatisfactory - did not meet expectations

  • 2 = satisfactory, but needs improvement

  • 3 = good - met expectations

  • 4 = excellent - exceeded expectations

  • 5 = outstanding - significantly exceeded expectations

Each of the five outcomes is equally-weighted at 20% of the overall grade for the assessment.