Assignment Instructions
Question
Of the five primary components of an information system (hardware, software, data, people, process), which do you think is the most important to the success of a business organization?
Part A – Define each primary component of the information system.
Part B – Include your perspective on why your selection is most important.
Part C – Provide an example from your personal experience to support your answer.
Length/Formatting Instructions
Length
4 pages, double spaced, 1″ margins
Font
12 point, Calibri Font
Program/File Type
Submit in Word
Referencing system
APA referencing system is necessary in assignments, especially material copied from the Internet.
For examples of correct citations, visit the following links:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
File Name
Lastname_firstname_C10_M3 Assignment
Module 3 Assignment Grading Rubric
Your work will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Category
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Unacceptable
Mechanics – Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling
20 points
Student makes no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
15 points
Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
10 points
Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
5 points
Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writing Style – Organization, Transitions, Tone
10 points
The assignment is written with excellent organization, thoughtful transitions, and the appropriate tone.
8 points
This writing assignment is adequately organized, but has some errors in the transitions or the tone.
6 points
This writing assignment is poorly organized, or it contains ineffective transitions and/or inappropriate tone.
2 points
This writing assignment displays little to no organization or transitions, and/or does not use the appropriate tone.
APA Format – Margins, Font, Spacing, Headings and Cover Page
10 points
The margins, font, spacing, headings, and cover page are all formatted properly.
8 points
There are 1-2 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.
6 points
There are 3-4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.
2 points
There are more than 4 errors in the formatting of the margins, font, spacing, headings, or cover page.
APA Format – Citations and References
10 points
All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, and the references and in-text citations are all properly formatted. Each reference has an in-text citation and in-text citation has a reference.
8 points
All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited, but slight errors are present in the format of the in-text citations or references. Or there may be one in-text citation or reference missing.
6 points
Some sources used for quotes and facts are either not credible or there are significant errors in the in-text citations and/or references. Or there are multiple missing in-text citations or references.
2 points
The sources used for quotes and facts are not credible and/or not cited. The in-text citations and/or references are not present.
Topic Requirements – defining each primary component of the information system, perspective importance, and an example from personal experience.
50 points
All topic requirements are appropriately addressed. Including: defining each primary component of the information system, perspective importance, and an example from personal experience.
40 points
All topic requirements are appropriately addressed but minor errors in defining each primary component of the information system, perspective importance, and an example from personal experience.
30 points
Topic requirements are appropriately addressed but significant errors in defining each primary component of the information system, perspective importance, and an example from personal experience.
10 points
The topic requirements were not appropriately addressed.