Question 1
Describe the history, purpose, use and ongoing maintenance of some established domain ontology. (Possible choices include Snomed CT or the Gene Ontology.)
Sources: Find your own on the web.
Length: Between 2 and 3 pages (30)
Question 2
Discuss the nature and purpose of foundational ontologies. Briefly describe the following foundational ontologies: SUMO, DOLCE and BFO.
Sources: [PeNiLi02], [BorMas09] and [ArpSmi08]
Length: Between 3 and 4 pages (48)
Marks are also awarded for grammar and spelling, logical flow, referencing style and keeping within the length restrictions
see Section 5.3.7). (22)
Rubric for Assignment 3
Rubric for Question 1
Criteria Descriptors Marks
Choice of domain ontology Missing Not a domain ontology Good choice 2
History Missing Poor Good explanation of development 8
Purpose and use Missing Poor Important aspects missing Explained well 12
Maintenance Missing Poor Who and how? explained