ASSESSMENT 1: THEORY TEST 1 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MIS101 Information Systems for Business
Assessment Assessment 1: Case study
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1500 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes a) Identify and explain elements of a computer system
b) Demonstrate and critically analyse proficiency with computing related mathematics
c) Evaluate and illustrate the links between computing architecture and business processes
Submission This assessment brief will be made available from Monday, 12 noon (AEST) of Module 1.1. This assessment will close on Sunday 11.55pm (AEST) of Module 3.1
Weighting 30%
Total Marks 30 marks
Context
The MIS101 Information Systems for Business is designed for you to first explore the foundations of computer architecture including hardware, software and peripherals as well as their relevance within business context. You will also learn foundational skills such as logic, mathematics for computing, business process architecture and IT for business organisations. In this assessment, you will demonstrate your understanding of the computing elements covered in Modules 1.1 to 2.2 and their roles in a simple case study.
Instructions.
To start this assessment, you need to first access the Torreate Briefing Document, which is the case study for this assessment. You task is to identify the hardware, software, data, database, network, and security elements used in the IS of the business. The next step is to thoroughly discuss, analyse, and criticise the role of each of the software elements used in the business model. Your report may layout future directions or recommendations for the reader clearly based on the analysis from the report. Please do not forget to include introduction and conclusion to your report.
There is no specific format for the assessment. You are expected to cite all the academic references that you used in the body of the report conforming to the APA referencing style.
MIS101 Assessment 1 Brief Page 1 of 4 In preparing for the assessment, remember that the activities included in the modules are specifically designed to scaffold your understanding. If you have attended class and engaged in the activities, this assessment will be very easy to write.
Submission Instructions:
Be sure to keep several drafts of your work as well as your notes and any sources you used to draw on in preparing your report. Extensions will be considered only in extenuating circumstances where the student has applied before the due date. At that point, students are required to provide the latest draft, in case the extension is not granted and to demonstrate they have earnestly done everything to avoid lateness. If you use any resource, you have to cite them in your report using the APA referencing style.
You are responsible for keeping appropriate back-ups and drafts of their assignments and to submit the correct version.
Torrens University Australia policies apply to the preparation and submission of this assignment.
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Assessment Rubric
Assessment Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional)
50-64% Credit
(Proficient) 65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Work demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of the main elements of IS
25% Attempts to set out definitions for IS elements, but there are one or more significant issues with the definition provided.
Sets out definitions for IS elements, listing key components and describes the main relationships.
Sets out a definition for IS elements, listing key components with occasional critical discussions. Lays an original framework for IS elements that includes key
components supported by criticism of advantages and disadvantages of
all elements Expertly provides a framework of IS elements based on an in-depth
research supported by critiquing all elements in a variety of scenarios
Work demonstrates the role and impact of IS elements in the case study
25% Little or no discussion and analysis on the role and impact of
IS elements in the case study Little awareness of the role and impact of IS elements in the case study can be seen. More work
required to demonstrate proficiency in discussions and analyses. An awareness of the role and impact of IS elements can be seen
in the case study. The discussions
are not in-depth and there are
occasional demonstrations of
critical analysis A concise demonstration of the role and impact of IS elements in the case study can be seen.
Discussions and analyses are not thorough. Expertly demonstrate the role and impact of IS elements in the case study.
Discussions and analyses are thorough.
Conclusion
20% The presented conclusion is summative in nature, and/or there are other significant
problems with its execution; it
may not capture the essence of the preceding paper. Makes an attempt to roll-up from the analysis provided in the paper. There
may be summative elements, but the
focus of the conclusion is in providing something for the reader to go away with. Provides a concluding set of remarks that set a tone for the
reader to do something with the report. It may layout future
directions or recommendations for the reader clearly based on the analysis from the report. Elegantly concludes the paper with a compelling case for future
direction that argues a case for
continuing or exploring IS element
in the case study. May offer some limited critique of the paper’s preceding analysis but clearly aligns to it. Expertly concludes from the analysis presented in the earlier
report. Is critical of its own analysis but cuts efficiently to the heart of
the subject at hand, providing an inspiring future direction for exploration or continuation of IS elements.
Succinctness of Report
10% The report is not sufficiently succinct, waffles.
The report barely achieves its objectives within the word limit as
there is inefficient presentation.
Supplements report prose with exhibits that clearly add value to
but do not substitute for the report
content. Achieves the objectives of the report well within the word limit.
Uses prose and exhibits expertly and efficiently to present a
compelling case, achieving the
report’s objectives within the word limit with clever use of space and words.
pertly uses prose and exhibits—
punctuated with explanations for those exhibits—to present a
compelling case that achieves the
report’s objectives well within the word limit with clever use of words and space.
Professional Impact
20% A criterion reserved for the marker to gauge overall impact and to reward performance that is particularly worthy of professional accolade.
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The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment
SLO a) Identify and explain elements of a computer system
SLO b) Demonstrate and critically analyse proficiency with computing related mathematics
SLO c) Evaluate and illustrate the links between computing architecture and business processes
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