Assignment Details
Select a case study from the School of Information Technology LibGuide.
As you approach course assessments, take into consideration that you report directly to the CIO.
Keep in mind that case studies tend to be ambiguous, so ensure to maintain close communication with the CIO (your professor).
Read the unit’s learning resources, conduct research through the AIU Library, and carefully read this assignment’s requirements. As necessary, formulate questions and send an e-mail to the CIO.
In this course, assessments build chronologically, so you will maintain a single MS Word document for all assignments. Additionally, in Unit 5, you will be asked to submit a PowerPoint presentation and a recording to present your final work.
For the Unit 1 Individual Project (IP), you are to conduct preliminary analysis for the project selected (based on case studies). Preliminary systems analysis includes the following processes:
Gathering, analyzing, and validating information
Defining the requirements
Evaluating alternatives
Prioritizing requirements
In essence, the current system is evaluated, and alternatives are proposed.
Deliverable
Select a case study and address the following:
Create a project mission opportunity statement.
Analyze the organization using SWOT framework; evaluate organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Evaluate key project stakeholders; create a stakeholder registry.
Evaluate 5 important questions that a systems analyst should consider when assessing project priorities.
Evaluate at least 5 preliminary investigation steps for the project selected.
MS Word Document Format
Your MS Word document should follow APA guidelines and consist of 4 pages, including the following:
Title page (does not count toward the 4-page requirement).
Executive summary
Project mission statement
High-level SWOT analysis
Identify project stakeholders
4–5 project priority questions directed to stakeholders
List of preliminary investigation steps
Assignment summary
Briefly reflect on lessons learned in Unit 1 assignments
Sources of information (Reference page, does not count toward the 4-page requirement)
Save your document with the course, assignment, and your name (e.g., ITCO-502_Unit1_IP_Neo_Anderson.docx). Submit your document for grading.
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Assignment Rubric
Criterion 1: Follows Instructions
Points Possible:
14
14 points
Assignment addresses all the required topics and questions within the instructions.
Meets or exceeds minimum length and does not significantly exceed the maximum length requirement.
11.2 points
Assignment addresses most of the required topics and questions within the instructions.
Meets or exceeds minimum length and does not significantly exceed the maximum length requirement.
8.4 points
Assignment includes more than half of the required topics and questions within the instructions.
Assignment is slightly less than the minimum length requirement OR significantly exceeds the maximum length requirement.
5.6 points
Assignment includes half of the required topics and questions within the instructions.
Assignment is moderately less than the minimum length requirement OR significantly exceeds the maximum length requirement.
2.8 points
Assignment includes less than half of the required topics and questions within the instructions.
Assignment is significantly less than the minimum length requirement OR more than double the maximum length requirement.
0 points
No assignment submitted.
OR
Assignment did not meet the Beginning requirements.
Criterion 2: Case Study Content
Points Possible:
63
63 points
All of the Case Study Content Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment:
Case study questions are responded to in full, accurate detail.
Content is developed, appropriate, and relevant.
Terminology is accurate.
Demonstrates an understanding of the content.
Explanations demonstrate accurate understanding of case study topics.
If applicable, examples illustrate key concepts.
50.4 points
At least four of the Case Study Content Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
37.8 points
Three of the Case Study Content Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
25.2 points
Two of the Case Study Content Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
12.6 points
One of the Case Study Content Criteria is evident in the submitted assignment.
0 points
No assignment submitted.
OR
Assignment did not meet the Beginning requirements.
Criterion 3: Critical Thinking
Points Possible:
21
21 points
Assignment demonstrates all of the Critical Thinking Criteria:
Evaluation of key concepts
Demonstrate justified positions with evidence (selecting and using information to investigate a point of view or conclusion)
Influence of context and assumptions
Original thought; student’s position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis)
Conclusions and related outcomes (implications and consequences)
Concluding remarks show analysis and synthesis of ideas
16.8 points
At least four of the Critical Thinking Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
12.6 points
Three of the Critical Thinking Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
8.4 points
Two of the Critical Thinking Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
4.2 points
One of the Critical Thinking Criteria is evident in the submitted assignment.
0 points
No assignment submitted.
OR
Assignment did not meet the Beginning requirements.
Criterion 4: Writing
Points Possible:
21
21 points
Assignment has no spelling or grammar errors.
16.8 points
Assignment contains few minor spelling or grammar errors that do not significantly impact readability of the assignment.
12.6 points
Assignment contains several minor spelling or grammar errors that do not significantly impact readability of the assignment.
8.4 points
Assignment contains noticeable spelling or grammar errors that may impact readability of the assignment.
4.2 points
Assignment contains numerous spelling or grammar errors that significantly impact readability of the assignment.
0 points
No assignment submitted.
OR
Assignment did not meet the Beginning requirements.
Criterion 5: Scholarly Support, Document Organization, and APA Formatting
Points Possible:
21
21 points
All of the Scholarly, Organization, & Formatting Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment:
Supporting references are content-appropriate and credible or scholarly.
Paper flows from one topic to the next with no disjointedness.
Content is organized through paragraph structure and sentence flow to enhance readability.
All resources are cited and referenced in APA format.
Document is formatted properly according to the current APA Publication Manual.
16.8 points
Four of the Scholarly, Organization, & Formatting Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
12.6 points
Three of the Scholarly, Organization, & Formatting Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
8.4 points
Two of the Scholarly, Organization, & Formatting Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
4.2 points
One of the Scholarly, Organization, & Formatting Criteria is evident in the submitted assignment.
0 points
No assignment submitted.
OR
Assignment did not meet the Beginning requirements.
