Who ready for computer Intro?
Readings
· Kadiyala, R., & Kleiner, B. H. (2005). New developments concerning business information systems. Management Research News, 28(11), 164-170.
· Fox, T. L., Guynes, C. S., Prybutok, V. R., & Windsor, J. (1999). Maintaining quality in information systems. The Journal of Computer Information Systems, 40(1), 76-80.
Assignment Instructions
Question
Of the five primary components of an information system (hardware, software, data, people, process), which do you think is the most important to the success of a business organization?
Part A - Define each primary component of the information system.
Part B - Include your perspective on why your selection is most important.
Part C - Provide an example from your personal experience to support your answer.
Length/Formatting Instructions
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Length |
4 pages, double spaced, 1" margins |
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Font |
12 point, Calibri Font |
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Program/File Type |
Submit in Word |
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Referencing system |
APA referencing system is necessary in assignments, especially material copied from the Internet. For examples of correct citations, visit the following links: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ |
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File Name |
Lastname_firstname_C10_M3 Assignment |
Module 3 Assignment Grading Rubric
Your work will be evaluated on the following criteria:
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Exemplary |
Satisfactory |
Unsatisfactory |
Unacceptable |
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Mechanics - Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling |
20 points Student makes no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
15 points Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
10 points Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
5 points Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
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Writing Style - Organization, Transitions, Tone |
10 points The assignment is written with excellent organization, thoughtful transitions, and the appropriate tone. |
8 points This writing assignment is adequately organized, but has some errors in the transitions or the tone. |
6 points This writing assignment is poorly organized, or it contains ineffective transitions and/or inappropriate tone. |
2 points This writing assignment displays little to no organization or transitions, and/or does not use the appropriate tone. |
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APA Format - Margins, Font, Spacing, Headings and Cover Page |
10 points The margins, font, spacing, headings, and cover page are all formatted properly. |
8 points There are 1-2 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page. |
6 points There are 3-4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page. |
2 points There are more than 4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page. |
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APA Format - Citations and References |
10 points All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, and the references and in-text citations are all properly formatted. Each reference has an in-text citation and in-text citation has a reference. |
8 points All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, but slight errors are present in the format of the in-text citations or references. Or there may be one in-text citation or reference missing. |
6 points Some sources used for quotes and facts are either not credible or there are significant errors in the in-text citations and/or references. Or there are multiple missing in-text citations or references. |
2 points The sources used for quotes and facts are not credible and/or not cited. The in-text citations and/or references are not present. |
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Topic Requirements - defining each primary component of the information system, perspective importance, and an example from personal experience. |
50 points All topic requirements are appropriately addressed. Including: defining each primary component of the information system, perspective importance, and an example from personal experience. |
40 points All topic requirements are appropriately addressed but minor errors in defining each primary component of the information system, perspective importance, and an example from personal experience. |
30 points Topic requirements are appropriately addressed but significant errors in defining each primary component of the information system, perspective importance, and an example from personal experience. |
10 points The topic requirements were not appropriately addressed. |