IS101

Introduction to Information
Technology IS 101

Term Project: (Wix Website) Milestones

(2 Points) - Tuesday October 11
The objective of the group project is to follow the 7 phases
• Chosen Idea
of the Systems Development Life-Cycle to create an
• Elected Project Manager
e-commerce website. Students may choose their own
• List of Group Members
groups of 2 , 3 or 4 members each. A list of group members
as well as a proposed idea is due by (Tuesday).
(10 Points) - Sunday December 4
• Project Report and Website Link
Requirements: (3 Points) - Tuesday December 6
• Final Presentation
• Each group will be required to create an e-commerce
website that provides customers with products and/or Note: Late submission in any of the
services. above milestones result in -.05
• The number of pages in the website will be deducted for each day.
equal to double the number of members in the
group at the very minimum. This means if you
have 4 members in your group then the
number of pages in your website should be at
least 8.
• Each phase of the SDLC shall be considered
during the development of the system (the
website) as indicated below.
• Each group will be required to submit a professional
report according to the below indicated deliverables.
• Each group will present their work and discuss what
they did in each of the following 7 phases to create the
website and not only the different pages in the site.

The System Development Life Cycle:

1. Planning Phase:
a- Define the system to be developed and set the
project scope.
Deliverables (1): Project scope document usually
no longer than a paragraph.
b- Develop the project plan.
Deliverables (1): Key tasks, resources and
estimated time frames.
Deliverables (2): Project end date: week 15.

Introduction to Information Systems IS 101

 2. Analysis Phase:
a- Gather business requirements
Deliverables (1): Survey of target customers to get feedback on their
needs and wants (requirements).
b- Prioritize the requirements.
Deliverables (1): Requirements definition document.

3. Design Phase:
a- Design the technical architecture.
Deliverables (1): The hardware, software and/or telecommunications
equipment required to run the site.
b- Design the system model.
Deliverables (1): Blueprint of the screens that users will interface
with.

4. Development Phase:
a- Build the technical architecture.
Deliverables (1): Website designed only using wix.com
Deliverables (2): Screenshots of all screens in the website.

5. Testing Phase:
a- Write the test conditions and perform the testing of the system.
Deliverables (1): Written test conditions and results of the
testing.

6. Implementation Phase:
a- Publish the website.
Deliverables (1): State how users (customers) could obtain
help on your website. (Provide screenshots as well)

7. Maintenance Phase:
a- Monitor, support, and maintain your website.
Deliverables (1): Indicate how you plan to maintain your

Grading Criteria and Evaluation:

All the following will be considered part of your final grade:
๏ Creativity, clarity, functionality and design of website.
๏ Completeness and professionalism of final report and
presentation.
๏ Peer Reviews: You will evaluate the other members in your
team. This is to ensure all group members have put the same
amount of effort to this project.
➡ Peer Review Evaluation Criteria:
• Availability when needed
• Contribution to project
• Quality of work
• Reliability
• Overall (Would you work with them again?)
๏ Customers Evaluation: During the presentation, your
classmates (customers) will evaluate your website as well:
➡ Customer Evaluation Criteria:
• Clarity and ease of use
• Design
• Uniqueness of idea
• Overall: (Would you or the intended audience
buy from them?)

Introduction to Information Systems IS 101