Overview of Information Systems and Technology Paper

AJS524 – Week 1 Paper Grading Form Information Systems Paper – You are an employee of Riordan Manufacturing, which has just gone through reorganization. You have been assigned to a new position and are now the information technology (IT) assistant project director. Your supervisor has informed you that the company is expanding and will open a new office in Seattle, Washington. You have been tasked with conducting research related to the expansion of the company’s IT infrastructure for the new office. This assignment will help identify the major information systems currently in use at Riordan Manufacturing. (Note: This assignment is linked to the Week 3 Individual Assignment; please review the Week 3 Assignment rubric to understand that linkage as you prepare your Week 1 Individual assignment). Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that identifies Riordan Manufacturing’s current information systems (computers and work-related applications) and their functionality based on details provided on the Riordan Manufacturing Virtual Organization portal. Select one of the current major information systems within one of the departments, and describe its global interconnectivity and the potential result of a failure of a major component of this system. Include the reasons to protect this system and the consequences of inadequate security. Ensure you allow adequate time to submit your paper to the Plagiarism Checker prior to your final submission. Include the results from the Plagiarism Checker with your final submission of this paper to the Assignment Section. Content and Organization 70 %

Points Earned

All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Organization’s Information Systems:

• Major systems are identified • Functionality of major systems are defined • One major system or application identified and global inter-connectivity is discussed • Potential effect of failure of the one major system or application is discussed • Protective measures defined and consequences of inadequate security is discussed

70

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience. The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly. Major points are stated clearly and supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. Reference page included a minimum of three valid reference entries. Reference material included in the paper is properly formatted as direct quotes or paraphrased reference material using APA guidelines. Body of paper falls within target minimum/maximum word count. Quoted content does not exceed 15% maximum in body of paper. Readability and Style 15 %

Points Earned

Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

15

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Sentences are well constructed, consistently strong, varied sentences. Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. Mechanics Points

15 % Earned

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

15

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines. Reference material included in the paper is properly formatted as direct quotes or paraphrased reference material using APA guidelines. The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Word choice / Spelling is correct. Total 100 % Possible Points

Earned 100