Computer Science homework help. CSCU 315: Organizational Information Systems
Signature Assignment: Final Paper
Total Points: 250
Overview
This Signature Assignment fulfills the Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology Institutional Learning Outcome #5, Integrated
Learning: Devise connections among experiences inside and outside the formal classroom, or connections among multiple fields of study.
Be sure to review all rubric criteria prior to submitting your assignment.
Directions
A final paper is one of the main deliverables for this class. All of the chapter homework, slide presentations, chapter reviews, quizzes, final
exam and case analysis will help the student gain the understanding needed to complete the final paper. Since this is an application-based
course, the material covered focuses on the impact of organizational information systems within modern organizations. This paper is the
review and analysis of an organization’s information system(s). Students will use the following outline for their final paper:
A. Detailed introduction about the organization including, but not limited to: Overall description of the organization; description of
end-product or service, organizational structure (org. chart) and list of all locations.
B. Detailed description of IT system(s) including number and functions of personnel in the IT department;
C. Description of the IT system(s) as it (they) relate to the organization;
D. Analysis of system(s) as it (they) relate to the effectiveness of the organization;
E. Literature search exploring similar organizations and the systems that are used in parallel environments including but not limited
to:
a. Similar industries/competitors;
b. Similar organizational structures;
c. Similar systems and platforms;
F. Critical analysis of the literature search including a thorough comparison and contrast of the findings combined with the student’s
personal knowledge of the situation.
G. Final analysis of the effectiveness of the systems within the student’s organization;
H. Conclusions and Recommendations
The paper must be written in APA format, 12 point font, double-spaced with citations for all material that is not the student’s original
thought. The paper should be 7+ pages in length (not including cover page and references page). APA Guides are available at the following
website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html. Please
upload the final paper in the Week 8 Assignment folder no later than Sunday midnight.
Rubric
Learning
Outcome
Criteria EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT DEVELOPING EMERGING
ILO Connections
Connections to
Experience or Among
Disciplines
20
Synthesizes
relationships among
experiences outside
of the formal
classroom to deepen
understanding of
multiplefields of
study and to broaden
own points of view.
Or
Synthesizes
hypothetical
examples, facts, or
theories from more
15
Analyzes examples of
life experiences,
drawn from a variety
of contexts , to
illuminate
concepts/theories/
frameworks of fields
of study.
Or
Analyzes
hypothetical
examples, facts, or
theories from more
than one field of study
10
Applies life
experiences and
academic knowledge
to infer differences, as
well as similarities,
and acknowledge
perspectives other
than own.
Or
Describes
hypothetical
examples, facts, or
theories from more
than one field of
5
Explains connections
between life
experiences and
those academic texts
and ideas perceived
as similar and related
to own interests.
Or
Identifies
hypothetical
examples, facts, or
theories from one
field of study or
perspective.
Learning
Outcome
Criteria EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT DEVELOPING EMERGING
than one field of
study or perspective
in a clear easy to
understand manner
to deepen
understanding of
multiple fields of
study and to broaden
own points of view.
or perspective in a
clear easy to
understand manner.
study or perspective
that is somewhat
unclear or confusing.
ILO Transfer 20
Synthesizes and
applies skills,
abilities, theories, or
methodologies gained
in one situation to
explore complex
issues and problem
solve in an innovative
way in a new
situation.
15
Analyzes skills,
abilities, theories, or
methodologies gained
in one situation to
problem solve or
make revisions in a
new situation.
10
Applies skills,
abilities, theories, or
methodologies gained
in one situation to
contribute to the
understanding of
problems or issues in
a new situation.
5
Explains skills,
abilities, theories, or
methodologies gained
in one situation that
can be used in a new
situation.
ILO Reflection
Reflection and SelfAssessment
30
Synthesizes, envisions
and designs a “future”
self that builds on
experiences and
continued learning
that occurs across
20
Analyzes changes in
own learning over
time, including
strengths and
challenges,
recognizing complex
contextual factors
15
Apply strengths and
challenges in learning
experiences,
recognizing
contextual factors
that include, but not
limited to working
5
Explains own
learning experiences
with general
descriptors of
strengths and
challenges.
Learning
Outcome
Criteria EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT DEVELOPING EMERGING
multiple and diverse
contexts.
that include, but not
limited to working
with ambiguity and
risk, dealing with
frustration and
considering ethical
frameworks with
increasing selfawareness.
with ambiguity and
risk, dealing with
frustration and
considering ethical
frameworks with
increasing selfawareness.
CLO Intro
Introduction and
Research Topic
50
Clearly describes the
research topic,
provides background
data. Clearly and
concisely identifies
the Final Project and
related issues and
scope for this project.
The importance of
value of the project is
evident.
40
Describes the
research topic,
provides background
data. Clearly and
concisely identifies
the Final Project and
related issues and
scope for this project.
The importance of
value of the project is
clear.
20
Somewhat clearly
describes the
research topic,
provides background
data. Clearly and
concisely identifies
the Final Project and
related issues and
scope for this project.
The importance and
value of the project is
somewhat clear.
10
Description of the
topic, provides
background data may
be confusing. Topic is
not succinct, may be
overlapping in
content, and/or may
not result in a clear
purpose for this
project. The
importance and value
of the project may not
unclear.
Lit Review
Literature Review
50
Clearly and concisely
defines key terms and
fully answers
40
Defines most key
terms and fairly fully
answers research
20
Somewhat clearly
defines key terms and
answers research
10
Does not clearly
define key terms
and/or answer
Learning
Outcome
Criteria EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT DEVELOPING EMERGING
research questions;
uses 3+ respected
sources.
questions; uses 2
respected sources.
questions; 1+ mostly
respected sources.
research questions; 1
or less non –
respected sources.
Conclusions
Conclusions and
Recommendations
30
Clearly and concisely
analyzes Final Project
findings drawing
valid conclusions
supported by expert
citations. Presents
recommendations
and specific future
plans supported by
findings and
conclusions.
20
Mostly analyzes Final
Project findings
drawing valid
conclusions mostly
supported by expert
citations. Presents
many
recommendations
and a general future
plan supported by the
findings and
conclusions
15
Somewhat clearly
analyzes Final Project
findings to draw
conclusions
somewhat supported
by expert citations.
Offers some
recommendations
and a general future
plan somewhat
supported by the
findings and
conclusions.
5
Limited if any
analysis of Final
Project findings
and/or conclusions
not supported
findings or expert
citations. Offers few if
any
recommendations
and/or a limited
future plan which
may not be directly
supported by the
findings
Crit Think
Critical Thinking
30
Consistently employs
critical thinking to
research and analyze
the issue; effectively
synthesizes data to
draw strong
20
Often employs critical
thinking to research
and analyze the issue;
synthesizes data to
draw strong
reasonable
15
Somewhat employs
critical thinking to
research and analyze
the issue; somewhat
synthesizes data to
draw conclusions and
recommendations
5
Limited use of critical
thinking to research
and analyze the issue;
limited if any
synthesis of data to
draw conclusions and
recommendations
Learning
Outcome
Criteria EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT DEVELOPING EMERGING
conclusions and
recommendations
conclusions and
recommendations
Writing/APA
Writing Mechanics
and APA
30
The paper is logical,
well-written, and is
the required length.
Spelling, grammar
and punctuation are
accurate. APA
standards are
followed; the work of
others is
appropriately cited.
20
The paper is logical,
well-written, and is
the required length.
Minor errors in
spelling, grammar
and/or punctuation.
APA standards are
followed, and the
work of others is
appropriately cited
with a few minor
errors.
15
The paper is
somewhat logical and
well-written; may be
10% too long or
short. Some errors in
spelling, grammar
and/or punctuation.
APA standards are
somewhat followed
and the work of
others cited but with
numerous errors.
5
The paper lacks
clarity and may be
confusing; may be
15% too long or
short. Numerous
errors in spelling,
grammar and/or
punctuation. The
work of others is not
acknowledged or is
done with multiple
APA errors.
