MIS300_Assessment_2_Brief_Report_Module Due 5.1 Page 1 of 8Task SummaryFor this assignment, students need to individually write a 1500-word business report in response tothe provided case study. There are two components:1. Conceptual questions about the tasks business analysts undertake to support the systemsanalysis and design process2. Practical questions in response to the provided case study: MIS300 Assessment … Continue reading “Task Summary | My Assignment Tutor”
MIS300_Assessment_2_Brief_Report_Module Due 5.1 Page 1 of 8Task SummaryFor this assignment, students need to individually write a 1500-word business report in response tothe provided case study. There are two components:1. Conceptual questions about the tasks business analysts undertake to support the systemsanalysis and design process2. Practical questions in response to the provided case study: MIS300 Assessment Case Study.Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this task.ContextProcess and data modelling form a key part of systems analysis and design. It naturally followsbusiness requirements elicitation and analysis, and is part of the next phase of systems design. Itensures that a model is created of how the system will convert data into valuable information forthe organisation.Context diagrams will help define the boundaries of the system being designed, data flow diagramswill show the flow of data through the system and entity relationship diagrams define therelationships between the different entities which are in scope for the system being built.This is a continuation of the analysis and design process initiated in Assessment 1 with requirementsanalysis and will use the same case study. ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEFSubject Code and TitleMIS300 – Systems Analysis & DesignAssessmentProcess & Data ModellingIndividual/GroupIndividualLength1500 words (± 10%)Learning OutcomesThe Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successfulcompletion of the task below include:a) Analyse and explain how systems analysis techniques can enhance theability of the organisation to address their information systems’ needs.b) Propose systems design to promote the successful achievementof organisational needs.SubmissionDue by 11:55 pm AEST last Sunday of Module 5.1.Weighting40%Total Marks100 MIS300_Assessment_2_Brief_Report_Module Due 5.1 Page 2 of 8Task InstructionsTo complete this task, you must:1. Carefully review the attached MIS300_ Assessment _Case Study.2. Review your subject notes, essential readings and learning activities to ensure that you arewell prepared for the assignment.3. Create a report plan and identify all the key components required in your report.4. Follow the outlined report structureNote: The report is brief and therefore will not require an executive summary or abstract.Title page: should include subject ID, subject name, assignment title, student’s name,student number and lecturer’s name.Table of contents: include all key components of this assessment.Introduction (75–100 words): This serves as your statement of purpose for the report. Youwill tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report. You will need to inform thereader about:• your area of research and its context• the key concepts you will be addressing• what the reader can expect to find in the body of the report.Body of the report (800–850 words):Conceptual questions:• What is a context diagram and why is it required?• What is a data flow diagram?• What is an entity relationship diagram and what purpose does it serve?• What are the differences between a data flow diagram and an entity relationshipdiagram?Practical tasks:• Build a context diagram for the system using Lucidchart or any other diagrammingapp, such as app.diagrams.net.• Create a level 0 data flow diagram (DFD) which includes the high-level processes ofthe system and their relationships.• Decompose 2 number of processes from the level 0 DFD into more detailed level 1DFD processes.• Identify the entities and their relationships in the system and document theserelationships in an entity relationship diagram for the system.• Convert the entity relationship diagram into a relational database design, includingdatabase tables and their relationships to the third normal form.MIS300_Assessment_2_Brief_Report_Module Due 5.1 Page 3 of 8Layout:• The report should use Arial or Calibri 11-point font and should have 1.5 line spacingfor ease of reading. A page number must be inserted on the bottom of each page.• With the required diagrams, due attention should be given to pagination to avoidloss of meaning and continuity by unnecessarily splitting information over twopages. Diagrams must carry the appropriate captioning.Conclusion (75–100 words): summarise any findings or recommendations that the reportputs forward regarding the concepts covered in the report.ReferencingIt is essential that you use appropriate APA 6 style for citing and referencing research sources. Pleasesee more information on referencing here:http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing.Submission InstructionsPlease submit ONE Word document (.doc or .docx) via the Assessment 1 section located in the mainnavigation menu of the subject’s Blackboard site. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback viathe Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.DeclarationI declare that, except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task ismy own work. I have read and am aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policyand Procedure, viewable online at http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms.I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do soaccordingly.MIS300_Assessment_2_Brief_Process & Data Modelling_Module Due5.1 Page 4 of 8Assessment Rubric AssessmentAttributesFail(Yet to achieveminimum standard)0–49%Pass(Functional)50–64%Credit(Proficient)65–74%Distinction(Advanced)75–84%High Distinction(Exceptional)85–100%Knowledge andunderstandingUnderstanding of thekey concepts ofbusiness andrequirements analysis.25%• Lack of understandingof the requiredconcepts andknowledge.• Key components ofthe assignment arenot addressed.• Lack of applicationand analysis ofinformation toprovide clearrecommendations.• Limited understanding ofrequired concepts andknowledge.• Some of the keycomponents of theassignment are notaddressed.• Limited application andanalysis to provide clearrecommendations.• Adequate knowledgeor understanding of therequired concepts.• A reasonable capacityto explain and applykey concepts.• Supports opinion andinformation issubstantiated byevidence from researchto providerecommendations.• Thoroughunderstanding of therequired concepts.• Discriminates betweenassertion of opinionand informationsubstantiated by robustevidence from theresearch/coursematerials and extendedreading.• Well-demonstratedcapacity to apply andanalyse relevantinformation to provideclearrecommendations.• Highly developedunderstanding of thefield or discipline/s.• Systematically andcritically discriminatesbetween assertion ofopinion andinformationsubstantiated byrobust evidence fromthe research/coursematerials andextended reading.• Recommendations areclearly justified, basedon the application andanalysis of information.Analysis and applicationwith synthesis of newknowledge.Demonstrates a soundapplication ofrequirements analysis• Limited synthesis andanalysis.• Limited applicationand/orrecommendationsbased upon analysis.• Demonstrated analysisand synthesis of newknowledge withapplication.• Shows the ability tointerpret relevant• Well-developedanalysis and synthesiswith application ofrecommendationslinked toanalysis/synthesis.• Thoroughly developedand sound analysis andsynthesis. Applicationof pretested modelsand/or independentlydeveloped models andjustifiedrecommendations• Highly sophisticatedand creative analysiswith synthesis of newknowledge.• Strong application ofpretested modelsand/or independently MIS300_Assessment_2_Brief_Process & Data Modelling_Module Due5.1 Page 5 of 8 AssessmentAttributesFail(Yet to achieveminimum standard)0–49%Pass(Functional)50–64%Credit(Proficient)65–74%Distinction(Advanced)75–84%High Distinction(Exceptional)85–100%concepts andtechniques.35%information andliterature.linked toanalysis/synthesis.developed models.Recommendations areclearly justified basedon theanalysis/synthesis.Knowledge is appliedto newsituations/other cases.EffectiveCommunication(Written).20%• Presents information.• Specialised languageand terminology israrely or inaccuratelyemployed.• Meaning isrepeatedly obscuredby errors in thecommunication ofideas, including errorsin structure,sequence, spelling,grammar,punctuation and/orthe acknowledgmentof sources.• Communicates in areadable manner thatlargely adheres to thegiven format.• Generally employsspecialised language andterminology withaccuracy.• Meaning is sometimesdifficult to follow.Information, argumentsand evidence arestructured andsequenced in a way thatis not always clear andlogical.• Communicates in acoherent and readablemanner that adheres tothe given format.• Accurately employsspecialised languageand terminology.• Meaning is easy tofollow. Information,arguments andevidence arestructured andsequenced in a waythat is clear and logical.• Occasional minorerrors present in• Communicatescoherently andconcisely in a mannerthat adheres to thegiven format.• Accurately employs awide range ofspecialised languageand terminology.• Engages audience’sinterest. Information,arguments andevidence are structuredand sequenced in away that is clear andpersuasive.• Communicateseloquently. Expressesmeaning coherently,concisely andcreatively within thegiven format.• Discerningly selects,and precisely employs,a wide range ofspecialised languageand terminology.• Engages and sustainsaudience’s interest.Information,arguments andevidence are insightful,persuasive andexpertly presented. MIS300_Assessment_2_Brief_Process & Data Modelling_Module Due5.1 Page 6 of 8 AssessmentAttributesFail(Yet to achieveminimum standard)0–49%Pass(Functional)50–64%Credit(Proficient)65–74%Distinction(Advanced)75–84%High Distinction(Exceptional)85–100%• Some errors are evidentin spelling, grammarand/or punctuation.spelling, grammarand/or punctuation.• Spelling, grammar andpunctuation are freefrom errors.• Spelling, grammar andpunctuation are freefrom errors.Use of academic anddiscipline conventionsFormal tone.Meets the assignmentbrief regardingintroduction, body andconclusion.No use of first personperspective.Appropriate use ofcredible resources,Correct citation of keyresources using APA 6style of referencing.20%• Poorly written withinformal tone usingfirst person pronouns(I, my, we, me, us)and does not adhereto the assignmentbrief of therequirements for ashort business report.• No introductionattempted.• Conclusion notattempted.• Demonstratesinconsistent andinadequate use ofgood quality, credibleand relevantresources to supportand develop ideas.• Written according toacademic genre as perthe assignment brief.Minor errors in the useof first-person pronouns(I, my, we, me, us).• Introduction attempted,but very generic. Doesnot clearly state thepurpose of the reportand what the readershould expect to find inthe body of the report.• Conclusion attempted,but does not includesummation of keyconcepts discussed in thereport and/or keyconclusions orrecommendations.• Written according toacademic genre as perthe assignment brief.• Demonstratesconsistent use ofcredible and relevantresearch sources tosupport and developideas.• Sound use of theintroduction, but doesnot clearly state eitherthe purpose of thereport or what thereader should expectto find in the body ofthe report.• Sound use of theconclusion andsucceeds in either the• Well written andadheres to theacademic genre as perthe assignment brief.• Consistentlydemonstrates expertuse of good quality,credible and relevantresearch sources tosupport and developappropriate argumentsand statements. Showsevidence of readingbeyond the keyreading.• Good use of theintroduction, whichclearly states thepurpose of the reportand what the reader• Expertly written andadheres to theacademic genre as perthe assignment brief.• Demonstrates expertuse of high-qualitycredible and relevantresearch sources tosupport and developarguments andposition statements.Shows extensiveevidence of readingbeyond the keyreading.• Excellent use of theintroduction, whichsecures the attentionof the reader, clearlystates the purpose ofthe report and what MIS300_Assessment_2_Brief_Process & Data Modelling_Module Due5.1 Page 7 of 8 AssessmentAttributesFail(Yet to achieveminimum standard)0–49%Pass(Functional)50–64%Credit(Proficient)65–74%Distinction(Advanced)75–84%High Distinction(Exceptional)85–100%• No use of in-textreferences, or noreference list at theend of the report.There are manymistakes in using APA6 style.• Demonstrates consistentuse of credible andrelevant researchsources to support anddevelop ideas, but theseare not always explicit orwell developed.• Little use of in-textreferencing, orinadequate referencesconsulted and added toreferences at the end ofthe report. There aresome mistakes in usingAPA 6 style.summation of keyconcepts discussed, orkey conclusions orrecommendations, butnot both.• Good use of in-textreferencing andappropriate number ofreferences used andlisted in the referencelist. There are onlyminor errors in usingAPA 6 style.should expect to find inthe body of the report.• Good use of theconclusion andsucceeds in summationof key conceptsdiscussed and keyconclusions orrecommendations.• Very good use of intext referencing. All intext references matchwith references listedin the reference list.There are no mistakesin using APA 6 style.the reader shouldexpect to find in thebody of the report.• Excellent use of theconclusion, whichsucceeds in confidentsummation of keyconcepts andconclusions and givesthe reader a clearsense of next stepsrequired.• Excellent andmeticulous use of intext referencing withall in-text referencesmatching withreferences listed in thereference list. Thereare no mistakes inusing APA 6 style. MIS300_Assessment_2_Brief_Process & Data Modelling_Module Due5.1 Page 8 of 8 The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessmentSLO a)Analyse and explain how systems analysis techniques can enhance the ability of the organisation to address their information systems’ needs.SLO c)Propose systems design to promote the successful achievement of organisational needs.
