IT Decision Paper
John_matt
rubric.docRubric Name: IT Decision Paper Rubric
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Criteria |
90 - 100% Far Above Standards |
80 - 89% Above Standards |
70 - 79% Meets Stardards |
60 - 69% Below Standards |
<60% Well Below Standards |
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Project Description |
5 points 5 points Description of the project is clear and concise, covers functions and users, and sets the stage for the remainder of the paper; demonstrates understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking. |
4 points 4 points Description of the project is clear and concise, covers functions and users, and sets the stage for the remainder of the paper. |
3.5 points 3.5 points Description of the IT Project includes what it does (functions it performs) and who uses it. |
3 points 3 points Description of the project is unclear, not concise, and/or does not set the stage for the remainder of the paper. |
2 points 0 - 2 points Little or no description of the proposed IT project is included. |
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Strategic Alignment |
10 points 9 - 10 points Explanation of proposed project includes clear and well-supported alignment to at least one business objective in Part 1 of the ITSP and one IT strategy in Part 2 of the ITSP; explanation is very appropriate to the Case Study and clearly tied to the proposed IT project. |
8 points 8 points Explanation of proposed project includes clear alignment to at least one business objective in Part 1 of the ITSP and one IT strategy in Part 2 of the ITSP; explanation is appropriate to the Case Study and tied to the proposed IT project. |
7 points 7 points Explanation of proposed project includes direct alignment to at least one business strategic objective in Part 1 of the ITSP and to at least one IT strategy in Part 2 of the ITSP. |
6 points 6 points Explanation of business objectives and/or IT strategies are incomplete; and/or are only partially appropriate to the Case Study or the proposed IT project. |
5 points 0 - 5 points Explanation of Strategic Alignment is minimal or not included. |
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IT Portfolio Alignment |
10 points 9 - 10 points This section thoroughly explains the relationship of the proposed IT project to the IT Portfolio Roadmap in Part 2 of the ITSP, including a full explanation of the functional area supported, and where this project fits in the timeline. |
8 points 8 points This section clearly explains the relationship of the proposed IT project to the IT Portfolio Roadmap in Part 2 of the ITSP, including a good explanation of the functional area supported, and where this project fits in the timeline. |
7 points 7 points This section has an explanation of the relationship of the proposed IT project to the IT Portfolio Roadmap in Part 2 of the ITSP, including: where the proposed project fits into the IT Portfolio roadmap; identification of the functional area it supports; and where it should be included in the timeline in the ITSP. |
6 points 6 points This section includes only part of the required information on the relationship. Of the proposed IT project to the IT Portfolio Roadmap in Part 2 of the ITSP (where it fits, the functional area supported, and the timeline); and/or is not relevant to Case Study. |
5 points 0 - 5 points This section minimally covers the relationship of the proposed IT project to the IT Portfolio Roadmap in Part 2 of the ITSP, or does not cover it at all. |
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IT Architecture |
10 points 9 - 10 points A correct and convincing explanation of the IT Architecture includes how the project fits with, interfaces with and/or replaces other systems; explanation is clearly relevant to the Case Study and the proposed project; demonstrates thorough understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking. |
8 points 8 points An accurate explanation of the IT Architecture includes how the project fits with, interfaces with and/or replaces other systems; explanation is relevant to the Case Study and the proposed project; demonstrates understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking. |
7 points 7 points Explanation of the IT Architecture includes: how the proposed IT project fits in with other systems in place or in development at the business in the Case Study; whether it should interface with other systems either in place or in development; and whether it replaces another system or multiple systems in use at the business in the Case Study. |
6 points 6 points IT Architecture explanation partially covers how the project fits with, interfaces with and/or replaces other systems; is not relevant to the Case Study or the proposed project. |
5 points 0 - 5 points IT Architecture explanation is minimal or not included. |
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Benefits |
10 points 9 - 10 points Three or more business benefits are thoroughly and convincingly explained; are clearly aligned to the business objectives above; benefits are highly applicable to and appropriate for the proposed solution and the Case Study. |
8 points 8 points Three or more business benefits are fully explained; are aligned to the business objectives above; benefits are clearly applicable to and appropriate for the proposed solution and the Case Study. |
7 points 7 points At least two business benefits that the proposed IT project provides to the organization in the Case Study are described at a high level. The benefits correspond to the business strategies and the strategic alignment discussed in section 2 above. |
6 points 6 points Fewer than 2 business benefits are shown; benefits are not aligned to business objectives above; are not applicable to or appropriate for the proposed solution and/or the Case Study. |
5 points 0 - 5 points Business benefits are minimally addressed or not included. |
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Requirements |
10 points 9 - 10 points This section includes an effective and well-written introduction that is applicable to the Case Study and thoroughly and convincingly explains the primary business driver for the proposed IT project. At least 10 unique requirements are identified and are clearly applicable to the Case Study; requirements cover items a-c in the assignment; demonstrates thorough understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking. |
8 points 8 points This section includes a well-written introduction that is applicable to the Case Study and fully explains the primary business driver for the proposed IT project. At least 9 unique requirements are identified and are clearly applicable to the Case Study; requirements cover items a-c in the assignment; demonstrates understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking. |
7 points 7 points This section includes an introduction that explains the primary driver behind the system (major business need). Then, at least 8 requirements are listed and briefly explained, and include: (a) business/user requirements, (b) IT/system requirements; and (c) at least one system performance requirement. |
6 points 6 points This section does not include an introduction identifying the primary driver for the system; 8 or fewer requirements are identified; requirements are not applicable to the Case Study; and/or items a-c in the assignment are not covered. |
5 points 0 - 5 points This section minimally addresses requirements, or requirements are not included. |
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Cost Estimation |
10 points 9 - 10 points This section includes an effective and well-written introductory paragraph that is applicable to the Case Study and thoroughly and convincingly justifies the assessments in the table that follows. Cost estimation table is included, with appropriate selection for size and complexity. |
8 points 8 points This section includes an appropriate introductory paragraph that is applicable to the Case Study and provides a good explanation of the assessments in the table that follows. Cost estimation table is included, with appropriate selection for size and complexity. |
7 points 7 points This section includes an introductory paragraph that explains the assessments and applies to the Case Study. Cost estimation table is included; selections are made for size and complexity. |
6 points 6 points This section does not include an introductory paragraph; and/or cost estimation table is included, but selection for size and complexity are not appropriate or adequately justified. |
5 points 0 - 5 points This section provides little or no information on the cost estimation; cost estimation table is missing; and/or information presented does not apply to the Case Study. |
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Performance Measures |
10 points 9 - 10 points This section includes an effective and well-written introductory paragraph that is applicable to the Case Study, the proposed solution and the table that follows. The completed table contains all required information, accurately reflecting the Case Study and the proposed solution; demonstrates thorough understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking. |
8 points 8 points This section includes an appropriate introductory paragraph that is applicable to the Case Study, the proposed solution and the table that follows. The completed table contains all required information, accurately reflecting the Case Study and the proposed solution; demonstrates understanding of course concepts, analysis and critical thinking. |
7 points 7 points This section includes at least one or two sentences that introduce the table. Performance Measures Table is included showing three benefits and three measures that are appropriate to the proposed solution and the Case Study. |
6 points 6 points This section includes fewer than three benefits and associated performance measures; measures do not align to benefits; benefits and measures are not appropriate to the Case Study and the proposed solution; and/or introduction is missing.
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5 points 0 - 5 points This section provides little or no information on Performance Measures; table is missing; and/or information presented does not apply to the Case Study. |
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System Development |
10 points 9 - 10 points The five stages of the SDLC are thoroughly covered; explanation is tied directly to the project and to the case study; includes IT team responsibilities and appropriate involvement of others at the business in the Case Study; demonstrates thorough understanding of course concepts and vocabulary. |
8 points 8 points The five stages of the SDLC are fully covered; explanation is includes discussion of the project and the case study; includes IT team responsibilities and appropriate involvement of others at the business in the Case Study; demonstrates understanding of course concepts and vocabulary. |
7 points 7 points The five stages of the SDLC are covered: Plan, Design, Build, Test, Launch. Two to three sentences are used to explain how each stage would be handled by the team and identify others who need to be involved at the business in the Case Study. |
6 points 6 points The five stages of the SDLC are not all covered; explanations are not appropriate to the project and the Case Study; and/or do not include IT team responsibilities and/or appropriate involvement of others at the business in the Case Study. |
5 points 0 - 5 points The stages of the SDLC are minimally addressed or are not included. |
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External Research |
5 points 5 points Two or more sources other than the textbook are incorporated in two or more sections of the paper and are used effectively. Sources used are relevant and timely and contribute to the analysis. References are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style. |
4 points 4 points At least one source other than the textbook is incorporated and used effectively. Source(s) are relevant and contribute to the analysis. References are appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style. |
3.5 points 3.5 points At least one source other than the textbook is used and properly incorporated into the text. Reference is cited using APA style. |
3 points 3 points A source other than the textbook may be used, but is not properly incorporated or used and/or is not effective or appropriate and/or is not relevant or timely; and/or does not follow APA style for references and citations. |
2 points 0 - 2 points No external research is incorporated or reference listed is not cited within text. |
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Report Format |
10 points 9 - 10 points Report is very well organized and is easy to read. Very few or no errors in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; presented in a professional format. |
8 points 8 points Report reflects effective organization; has few errors in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling; presented in a professional format. |
7 points 7 points Report has some organization; may have some errors in sentence structure, grammar and spelling. |
6 points 6 points Report is not well organized, and/or contains several grammar and/or spelling errors. |
5 points 0 - 5 points Report is extremely poorly written, has many grammar and/or spelling errors, or does not convey the information. |
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Overall Score |
Far Above Standards 90 or more |
Above Standards 80 or more |
Meets Standards 70 or more |
Below Standards 60 or more |
Well Below Standards 0 or more |
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