Signature Assignment: Final Paper

CSCU 315: Organizational Information Systems

Signature Assignment: Final Paper

Total Points: 250

Overview

This Signature Assignment fulfills the Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology Institutional Learning Outcome #5, Integrat ed

Learning: Devise connections among experiences inside and outside the formal classroom, or connections among multiple fields of study.

Be sure to review all rubric criteria prior to submitting your assignment. Directions A final paper is one of the main deliverables for this class. All of the chapter homework, slide presentations, chapter reviews, quizzes, final exam and case analysis will help the student gain the understanding needed to complete the final paper. Since this is an application -based course, the material covered focuses on the impact of organizational information systems within modern organizations. This pa per is the review and analysis of an organization’s information system(s). Students will use the following outline for their final paper:

A. Detailed introduction about the organization including, but not limited to: Overall description of the organization; description of end-product or service, organizational structure (org. chart) and list of all locations.

B. Detailed description of IT system(s) including number and functions of personnel in the IT department; C. Description of the IT system(s) as it (they) relate to the organization; D. Analysis of system(s) as it (they) relate to the effectiveness of the organization; E. Literature search exploring similar organizations and the systems that are used in parallel environments including but not li mited

to: a. Similar industries/competitors; b. Similar organizational structures; c. Similar systems and platforms;

F. Critical analysis of the literature search including a thorough comparison and contrast of the findings combined with the student’s personal knowledge of the situation.

G. Final analysis of the effectiveness of the systems within the student’s organization; H. Conclusions and Recommendations

The paper must be written in APA format, 12 point font, double-spaced with citations for all material that is not the student’s original thought. The paper should be 7+ pages in length (not including cover page and references page). APA Guides are available at t he following website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html. Please upload the final paper in the Week 8 Assignment folder no later than Sunday midnight.

Rubric

Learning

Outcome

Criteria EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT DEVELOPING EMERGING

ILO Connections Connections to Experience or Among Disciplines

20 Synthesizes relationships among experiences outside of the formal classroom to deepen understanding of multiplefields of study and to broaden own points of view. Or Synthesizes hypothetical examples, facts, or theories from more

15 Analyzes examples of life experiences, drawn from a variety of contexts , to illuminate concepts/theories/ frameworks of fields of study. Or Analyzes hypothetical examples, facts, or theories from more than one field of study

10 Applies life experiences and academic knowledge to infer differences, as well as similarities, and acknowledge perspectives other than own. Or Describes hypothetical examples, facts, or theories from more than one field of

5 Explains connections between life experiences and those academic texts and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests. Or Identifies hypothetical examples, facts, or theories from one field of study or perspective.

Learning

Outcome

Criteria EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT DEVELOPING EMERGING

than one field of study or perspective in a clear easy to understand manner to deepen understanding of multiple fields of study and to broaden own points of view.

or perspective in a clear easy to understand manner.

study or perspective that is somewhat unclear or confusing.

ILO Transfer

20 Synthesizes and applies skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to explore complex issues and problem solve in an innovative way in a new situation.

15 Analyzes skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to problem solve or make revisions in a new situation.

10 Applies skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to contribute to the understanding of problems or issues in a new situation.

5 Explains skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation that can be used in a new situation.

ILO Reflection Reflection and Self- Assessment

30 Synthesizes, envisions and designs a “future” self that builds on experiences and continued learning that occurs across

20 Analyzes changes in own learning over time, including strengths and challenges, recognizing complex contextual factors

15 Apply strengths and challenges in learning experiences, recognizing contextual factors that include, but not limited to working

5 Explains own learning experiences with general descriptors of strengths and challenges.

Learning

Outcome

Criteria EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT DEVELOPING EMERGING

multiple and diverse contexts.

that include, but not limited to working with ambiguity and risk, dealing with frustration and considering ethical frameworks with increasing self- awareness.

with ambiguity and risk, dealing with frustration and considering ethical frameworks with increasing self- awareness.

CLO Intro

Introduction and

Research Topic

50

Clearly describes the

research topic,

provides background

data. Clearly and

concisely identifies

the Final Project and

related issues and

scope for this project.

The importance of

value of the project is

evident.

40

Describes the

research topic,

provides background

data. Clearly and

concisely identifies

the Final Project and

related issues and

scope for this project.

The importance of

value of the project is

clear.

20

Somewhat clearly

describes the

research topic,

provides background

data. Clearly and

concisely identifies

the Final Project and

related issues and

scope for this project.

The importance and

value of the project is

somewhat clear.

10

Description of the

topic, provides

background data may

be confusing. Topic is

not succinct, may be

overlapping in

content, and/or may

not result in a clear

purpose for this

project. The

importance and value

of the project may not

unclear.

Lit Review

Literature Review

50

Clearly and concisely

defines key terms and

fully answers

40

Defines most key

terms and fairly fully

answers research

20

Somewhat clearly

defines key terms and

answers research

10

Does not clearly

define key terms

and/or answer

Learning

Outcome

Criteria EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT DEVELOPING EMERGING

research questions;

uses 3+ respected

sources.

questions; uses 2

respected sources.

questions; 1+ mostly

respected sources.

research questions; 1

or less non -

respected sources.

Conclusions

Conclusions and

Recommendations

30

Clearly and concisely

analyzes Final Project

findings drawing

valid conclusions

supported by expert

citations. Presents

recommendations

and specific future

plans supported by

findings and

conclusions.

20

Mostly analyzes Final

Project findings

drawing valid

conclusions mostly

supported by expert

citations. Presents

many

recommendations

and a general future

plan supported by the

findings and

conclusions

15

Somewhat clearly

analyzes Final Project

findings to draw

conclusions

somewhat supported

by expert citations.

Offers some

recommendations

and a general future

plan somewhat

supported by the

findings and

conclusions.

5

Limited if any

analysis of Final

Project findings

and/or conclusions

not supported

findings or expert

citations. Offers few if

any

recommendations

and/or a limited

future plan which

may not be directly

supported by the

findings

Crit Think

Critical Thinking

30

Consistently employs

critical thinking to

research and analyze

the issue; effectively

synthesizes data to

draw strong

20

Often employs critical

thinking to research

and analyze the issue;

synthesizes data to

draw strong

reasonable

15

Somewhat employs

critical thinking to

research and analyze

the issue; somewhat

synthesizes data to

draw conclusions and

recommendations

5

Limited use of critical

thinking to research

and analyze the issue;

limited if any

synthesis of data to

draw conclusions and

recommendations

Learning

Outcome

Criteria EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT DEVELOPING EMERGING

conclusions and

recommendations

conclusions and

recommendations

Writing/APA

Writing Mechanics

and APA

30

The paper is logical,

well-written, and is

the required length.

Spelling, grammar

and punctuation are

accurate. APA

standards are

followed; the work of

others is

appropriately cited.

20

The paper is logical,

well-written, and is

the required length.

Minor errors in

spelling, grammar

and/or punctuation.

APA standards are

followed, and the

work of others is

appropriately cited

with a few minor

errors.

15

The paper is

somewhat logical and

well-written; may be

10% too long or

short. Some errors in

spelling, grammar

and/or punctuation.

APA standards are

somewhat followed

and the work of

others cited but with

numerous errors.

5

The paper lacks

clarity and may be

confusing; may be

15% too long or

short. Numerous

errors in spelling,

grammar and/or

punctuation. The

work of others is not

acknowledged or is

done with multiple

APA errors.