Blog Assignment 2: Your client will visit the class on September 24 to provide the first overview of Craft Alliance and its needs. Discuss what you think will happen. In particular identify what topics you expect the client to address, how this person and her staff will be different from other business managers you know, and what kinds of problems you think will be identified in the discussion. This assignment is asking you to discuss your pre-conceived opinions of your client site. DUE: September 23.

Blog Assignment 1: Each of you should now have a private blog available on MyGateway. The purpose of the blog is to encourage you to reflect on your project -- both the process and the client. It is important for you to be honest in your blog -- don't write what you think I want to hear. Grading is a function of the development of your thoughts not their similarity to what I think! For your first assignment, I want you to write about not-for-profit organizations. In particular, you need to reflect on why not-for-profit organizations exist, what different kinds there are, and whether they serve a useful purpose to society. In addition, reflect on what you think about people who work for not-for-profit organizations. Finally, discuss any volunteer work you have done for any kind of not-for-profit organization. This assignment -- and all blog assignments -- may be done in multiple installments. DUE: September 15.

Create a web page that describes your abilities and aptitudes for systems analysis. This page must describe the range of skills, and your aptitude thereon as discussed in the class materials. It must include your grades in specific IS classes, other computer experiences, your business education and experience, your GPAs, your perceived aptitude on creativity, project management, communication skills, project-relevant experience, knowledge of web pages, your strengths and weaknesses, your location, your schedule, and other items you think would explain your readiness. You may get additional items to add after discussing it in class. A grading template is available. A template for this information is available on the web. You do not need to use this template, but the information does need to be presented in a web page without identifying information. When it is complete, you will send me a link to the page and I will post it anonymously. These will be used as the basis of the group forming assignment. View past students' FAQ. This assignment will count as a "triple" assignment for homework. DUE: September 8 (email me link). BE SURE TO ADD THE QUESTIONS FROM CLASS. There is now a REVISED GRADING TEMPLATE.

Find three systems analysis want ads in the newspaper or on the web. Be prepared to discuss the skills necessary for each of the jobs. DUE: August 20.