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.