Overview of Information Systems and Technology Paper

AJS524 – Week 3 Paper Grading Form

Information System Risk Management Paper – Review the major Riordan Manufacturing Information System you selected for your Week 1 - Overview of Information Systems and Technology Paper assignment. Focusing on the same Riordan Manufacturing major Information System from your Week 1 Paper, explore the Information System’s vulnerabilities, and address the nature of potential internal and external threats, natural or unintended events that may jeopardize it. Determine what levels of security are appropriate to secure the Information System while allowing a maximum amount of uninterrupted workflow. Write a 1,400 to 2,100-word paper that describes principles of risk management as they pertain to the system selected during Week 1 and its associated technology. 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 as a separate document 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 related to the specific organizational information system identified in the Week 1 Written Assignment. Information System Risk Management Paper:

• Describe the principles of risk management as it pertains to the specific information system in the paper

• Briefly discuss the vulnerabilities of the information system • Identify internal/external threats, including natural / unintended events (e.g.

disasters) • Discuss appropriate levels of security that will also allow maximum operational

capability of the information system

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 material included in the paper is properly formatted as direct quotes or paraphrased reference material using APA guidelines. Reference page included a minimum of three valid reference entries. Body of paper falls within target minimum/maximum word count. Quoted content in body of paper does not exceed maximum 15% of content. 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 15 %

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

Earned 100