ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF

Subject Code and Title MIS500 Foundations of Information Systems

Assessment Research report

Individual/Group Individual

Length 1000 words +/- 10%

Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful

completion of the task below include:
a) Critically analyse the key information systems concepts and
technologies in the context of contemporary businesses and
organisations.

Submission By 11:55 PM AEST Friday of Module 2.2 (Week 4)

Weighting 25%

Total Marks 100 marks

Task Summary
This assessment task requires you to research and write a 1000 words report on ONE of the topics
provided. These topics are related to the key information systems concepts and technologies
evident in the context of contemporary businesses and organisations.

Context
The purpose of this assignment is to develop your ability to understand the use of information
systems technologies and concepts such as innovation, digital disruption, cultural impact and new
business models in the contemporary workplace.

Task Instructions
1. Please read the attached MIS500_Assessment 1_List of Topics.
2. Choose ONE (1) of the three (3) topics.
3. Read and research widely on the chosen topic area.
4. Write a 1000 words research report on the chosen topic based on the review of relevant
literature and examples.
5. The report should include an introduction, body and conclusion with references to support
the ideas.
6. Please refer to the assessment rubric to ensure you address all the assessment criteria.

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Referencing
This is a research assignment and as such you are required to read and research widely. A minimum
of 10 references are required. You may use a selection of different types of sources but at least 5 of
the references must be from Academic sources (eg journals, books and University resources). As
the topics are contemporary you will need to supplement this research by reading other high
quality non-Academic texts such as reputable newspapers, TED talks, Magazines like Wired and
oranisations websites. You must have a critical eye when reading these texts. Your sources should
be from the last five years
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see
more information on referencing here http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing

Submission Instruction
Please submit ONE Word document (.doc or .docx) via the Assessment 1 section found in the
main navigation menu of the MIS500 Blackboard site. The Learning Facilitator will provide
feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.

Academic Integrity Declaration

I declare that except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task is
my own work. I have read and am aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy
and 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 so
accordingly.

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Assessment Rubric
Fail
Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Assessment (Yet to achieve
(Functional) (Proficient) (Advanced) (Exceptional)
Attributes minimum standard)
50-64% 65-74% 75-84% 85-100%
0-49%
Introduction No clear identification of The report does not clearly Still has room for Very good effort. Has Outstanding application of
the topic or overview of address the objective(s) and improvement to be elements of excellence but effort. There is an accurate
10% the report. no overview is identified. completely satisfactory. Has needs to be consistent. statement of topic,
potential to reach the next There is an accurate definition of key concepts,
level but development still statement of topic, overview of what to expect
requires more application definition of key concepts, in the rest of the rest of the
to fully satisfy criteria overview of what to expect essay is well articulated.
requirements. in the rest of the rest of the
report.

Evidence based Effort considered inferior Information is gathered from Information is gathered Information is gathered Information is gathered
discussion and critical to the required minimum a single source. from a limited number of from multiple sources. from multiple, research-
analysis standard. No attempt at a Lacks a basic knowledge of sources. Demonstrates proficient based sources.
discussion or critical the field; selected sources Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the field;
30% review. irrelevant to project; knowledge of the field; thorough selection of Demonstrates exceptional
misinterprets sources selected sources relevant to sources pertinent to project depth of knowledge of the
project field; Comprehensive use of
most recent and seminal
sources.
Knowledge and Did not demonstrate Ideas were unclear. Little Ideas were relevant and Ideas were relevant and Ideas were all relevant and
understanding of key knowledge or evidence of understanding or stated. Appropriate clearly stated. Appropriate clearly stated. Appropriate
concepts understanding of the key originality. concepts were included. concepts were included. concepts were included
concepts. Demonstrated knowledge Demonstrated competence and integrated effectively.
30% of the key issues. Mid-level and knowledge of the key Demonstrated competence
originality. issues. Good level of and knowledge of the key
originality issues. High level of
originality
Conclusion Not attempted. Recommendations do not Conclusions are mostly Conclusions are relevant Conclusions are relevant
clearly flow from the relevant and are linked to and portray the results of and accurately portray the

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 Fail
Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Assessment (Yet to achieve
(Functional) (Proficient) (Advanced) (Exceptional)
Attributes minimum standard)
50-64% 65-74% 75-84% 85-100%
0-49%
document, and/or miss key the results of the the document. results of the document.
10% findings. They are not well document. Recommendations, if Recommendations if
organised. Recommendations do not applicable, are specific, applicable are specific,
Clearly flow from the action-oriented action-oriented
document, and/or miss key suggestions, oriented to suggestions, oriented to
findings. They are not well topic. Recommendations the topic, and relevant.
organised. logically flow from the Recommendations logically
document but the logic may flow from the document in
not always be clear. a manner which is evident
to the reader.
Use of academic and
discipline conventions Reader has difficulty Poor grammar, spelling and Occasional minor errors Spelling, grammar and Spelling, grammar and
following the document. punctuation. Low readability present in spelling, punctuation are free from punctuation are free from
Percentage for this of document. grammar and/or errors. errors.
criterion = 20% Demonstrates punctuation.
inconsistent use of good Demonstrates use of credible Communicates coherently Communicates eloquently.
quality, credible and and relevant resources to Communicates in a and concisely in a manner Expresses meaning
relevant resources to support and develop ideas, coherent and readable that adheres to the given coherently, concisely and
support and develop but these are not always manner that adheres to the format. creatively within the given
ideas. explicit or well developed. given format. format.
Accurately employs a wide
Referencing is omitted or Referencing resembles APA, Accurately employs range of specialised Discerningly selects and
does not resemble APA. with frequent or repeated specialised language and language and terminology. precisely employs a wide
errors. terminology. range of specialised
Engages audience interest. language and terminology.
Meaning is easy to follow. Information, arguments and
Information, arguments and evidence are structured and Engages and sustains
evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is, audience’s interest.
sequenced in a way that is clear and persuasive. Information, arguments
clear and logical. and evidence are insightful,

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 Fail
Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Assessment (Yet to achieve
(Functional) (Proficient) (Advanced) (Exceptional)
Attributes minimum standard)
50-64% 65-74% 75-84% 85-100%
0-49%
Demonstrates use of good persuasive and expertly
Demonstrates use of quality, credible and presented.
credible resources to relevant resources to
support and develop ideas. support and develop Demonstrates use of high-
arguments and statements. quality, credible and
Referencing resembles APA, relevant resources to
with occasional errors. Show evidence of wide support and develop
scope within the arguments and position
organisation for sourcing statements.
evidence.
Show evidence of wide
APA referencing is free scope within and without
from errors. the organisation for
sourcing evidence.

APA referencing is free

from errors.

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