MT 300 Introduction of Information Systems

Unit 2 [MT300]

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Unit 2 Assignment: Types of Information Systems

In this Assignment you will be assessed based on the following outcome:

MT300-1: Illustrate how businesses use information systems and information technology (IS/IT)

within organizations for operations, to solve problems, and to gain a competitive advantage.

In this Assignment, you will describe the types of information systems that you have decided to use in

your business startup and briefly describe their functions and how they provide a competitive

advantage.

You have been successful in your business startup. Compose a paper describing the types of

information systems that you have decided to use and briefly describe their functions. How have you

integrated the information from these systems and how are they allowing you to gain a competitive

advantage?

Components

● Your paper must be double-spaced, in Times New Roman, with 12-point font, and follow

APA 6th edition format and citation style.

● It should have at least 3-pages (minimum 750 words) of content, not including the title and

reference page.

● Your writing should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar,

punctuation, etc.), be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful,

and display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.

● You are required to have at least two references in addition to the textbook, for a total of at

least three.

● Remember that APA uses both in-text citations and a reference list with hanging indents

(both are required).

● If you need help with these requirements, please use the Writing Resources accessed

through the Academic Success Center within the Academic Tools area of the course.

● Consult the grading rubric below to make sure you have included everything necessary.

● Utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.

This is an academic paper and quality sources are required. The best place to start your search is to

use the Library, Google Scholar, or Microsoft® Academic Search.

Directions for Submitting your Assignment

Compose your Assignment in a Word document and save it as Username-MT300 AssignmentUnit#.docx (Example: TAllen-MT300 Assignment-Unit 2.docx). Submit your file by selecting the Unit

2 Assignment Dropbox by the end of Unit 2.

Unit 2 [MT300]

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Grading Rubric MT300 Unit 2 Assignment Rubric Points

Possible

Points

Earned

Content (50%) Address the following issues related to the start-up

business:

a. Describe the different types of information

systems

b. Describe the functions that they perform

c. Explain how the information is integrated

d. Explain the competitive advantage that

these systems provide

28

Analysis and

Critical

Thinking (30%)

Work demonstrates synthesis of concepts, research,

and experience.

6

Student is able to apply relevant information to the

issues.

5

Analysis exceeds basic comprehension to

demonstrate higher order thinking.

5

Writing (20%) Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct. 3

Sentences are clear and concise with the appropriate

tone. At least 3-pages (minimum 750 words) of

content, not including the title and reference page.

4

Correct use of APA 6th edition format to include

supporting the paper with at least three qualified

sources.

4

Total 55