i have an assignment requiring me to critically analyse the functionality of the school network system.... not sure where to start and exactly how to "critically analyse it" (lol, im such a dum dum), thanks.
Critically analyse is one of the glossary terms set by the Board of Studies Critically analyse:
Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to
(analyse/evaluation)
this is taken from http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/glossary_keywords.html
make sure you know those key terms as they will use this terminology in your HSC.
So basically you have to do that in relation to how the school network system functions
As goan_crazy said above Critically Analyse is a BoS Keyword - but you need to focus on the analyse part:
"Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications"
Critically means you need to do the above very thoroughly.
Many HSC markers have identified the importance of understanding the keyword used in a question. EVERY BoS question in IPT that isnt multichoice will use one of the keywords listed in the above link. It is much harder to gain very good marks unless you have taken the time to learn the meaning of each keyword. On the bright side the keywords are the same for all subjects.
The school network system will consist of three parts: hardware, software and personnel. You should look at the individual components and how they work together.