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The project requires students to perform three phases: (a) requirements analysis, (b) system and database design, and (c) a project plan. The suggested sections categorized by their phases for this project.

 

Phase 1: Requirement analysis

Title page (project name, author, and date)

Problem definition

Description of the proposed system

Logical model design

System context diagram (data flow diagrams and data dictionary)

Descriptions of processes or functions and features

Descriptions of outputs/inputs/performance/security or controls

Specific requirements (interface, operational, resource, performance, etc.)

Summary of cost/benefit analysis

 

Phase 2: System and database design

Physical model design

User interface

Design an overall user interface consisting of screens, commands, controls, and features to enable users to use the system.

1.      How data will be input to the system?

a.       The physical layout for each input

b.      The input design and procedures

2.      How data will be output from the system?

a.       The physical layout for each output

b.      The output design and procedures

Data design

Develop a physical plan for data organization, storage, updating, and retrieval.

1.      Database design

* Database tables with their attributes and the implementation is not required

2.      Entity-relationship diagrams

3.      Data file storage and access

System architecture

Determine the architecture of the system as Web-based interface, client/server architecture, Internet/Intranet interface, network configuration, etc.

 

Phase 3: Project plan

A list of tasks or activities needed for implementing the proposed system

Estimating completion time and costs

A project schedule for performing those activities (Gantt charts or PERT charts)

 

Note that there is no other required software package except MS Project software in this ITEC-630 course. As a result, you are only required to use the MS Project software to handle the planning part requires and for other parts, you can use any word editing software or any drawing tools software.

 

Grading criteria

  • Content/Information:
    • All phases of the project are addressed and contents in each phase are adequate
    • The project proposal is technically sound and realistic
    • The project is done using techniques covered in this course
    • MS Project software is used in the project plan
    • The project design can be implemented in reality
    • Activities and information are constructed in a logical pattern among phases to support the solution
  • Format/Layout: Presentation of the text and structuring of text in an organized and thoughtful manner, approximately 15-20 pages in length
  • Quality of Writing: Clarity of sentences and paragraphs; No errors and spelling, grammar and use of English; Organization and coherence of ideas APA Format
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