There are different types of assignments.

Due Dates: Due dates are listed for each project. In each case, the assignment is due at the end of the class period on the due date. Late assignments will receive a 4 points per (calendar) day (or fraction thereof) late penalty.

Format: All assignments must be typed (or word-processed) and must be double-spaced; use page numbers. Margins must be at least one inch (1") on all sides. Staple assignments in upper left corner; do not provide folders with your work.

Length: Where page estimates are specified, they are gauged at a font size of 11; students using a larger font should assume their texts can be about one-third longer I will quit reading at the end of the page restriction. Hence, if your main point occurs after the maximum number of pages for the assignment, it will be lost.

Content: Not only will I grade on the basis of the content of the material, but also the presentation of the material. I expect the writing to be of the caliber of college graduates; I expect good grammar and accurate spelling. Failure to meet this expectation may result in a reduction of your grade.

The Paper: Students will prepare a paper on a topic of systems analysis in groups of three. The paper is intended to provide insights into the area which the student explores above and beyond that which is available in the textbook, or the supplementary readings for this class. For example, your topic might be methodologies. I don’t want a summary of what we discussed in class about methodologies. Instead, I want a paper that discusses how companies decide on methodologies, or how has reliance on methodologies changed over the years, or a discussion of the changes of methodologies associated with changes in technologies. The paper must have at least 10 references to scholarly journals, and at least 10 links to web resources on the topic, and be between 10 and 15 pages, The discussion in the paper should not only summarize the materials you have read, but also integrate it by comparing and contrasting what different authors’ works so as to learn more about what is really relevant to companies. All topics must be approved by Dr. Sauter no later than September 20. Even if you discuss it after class, email the topic to her. .

Due Date: October 3

As you consider written materials you might provide this semester, please check the Writing Rubric,and the paper grading rubric.

"Networking" Activities: Learning to network, and learning to learn about new topics is an important part of any IS Professional's life. Therefore, you are going to practice that activity this semester by attending at least three external events. These might include the IS Mentoring Program, the IS Programming Club, the Career Services Mentoring Activities, the Executive Leadership Institute Events, the Distinguished Lecture program, Student Night Seminars sponsored by the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Information Systems Audit and Control Associations, the local Web Developers Chapter, Saint Louis Visual Basic Users Group, the XPSTL Group, the Wireless SIG or any other IS-related seminar by a campus based or local professional organization (if it is not in this list, be sure to get permission before you go).

The base grade will be the percentage of the expected events (3) you attend. You may get extra credit for one additional event.

To get credit for attendance, you must complete the required form (there is also a Word version of the form) and have it signed by some official of the organization or the event.

Analysis Project: While the entire group generally will receive the same grade, I reserve the right to differentially assign grades to reflect substantially different levels of work being completed by members of the group. At the date when each assignment is due, group members must evaluate the amount of work done by others in the group using the Team Evaluation Form.

Presentation and Paper The purpose of the Analysis Project is to give students the opportunity to practice all of the skills taught in this class. Rather than doing a traditional project, with a specific client, students in this class will evaluate proposals being made to OPO to receive support as startups. More information about with whom we will work, what specifically needs to be done and when during the semester will it be needed.

      Presentations: May 13, 5:30 - 7:30 (during the final exam period)
      Due Date: May 10 at 5 pm
      Format: Write the paper https://scontent.fcou1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51260279_10217819183215095_1885684041026371584_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent.fcou1-1.fna&oh=77ee3272b1e765f8abc71ec23cbea672&oe=5CB3075Afrom the perspective of an outside consultant.

If this project does not materialize quickly, we will substitute a conventional systems analysis (with a real client) for the semester.

At the date when the final project is due, each individual group member must evaluate the amount of work done by others in the group using the Group Member Evaluation Form.