Systems Analysis for Business

 Systems Analysis for Business (U30209) 2021 session

Coursework assignment (100% weighting)

 

 

Word count: 2500 words, +/- 10%

Moodle (Turnitin) submission

File name format: <Student number>- SAB-coursework

Submission date: 5pm, Friday 28^th May

 

Associated learning outcomes

Investigate, analyze and review methodologies relating to Information Systems Analysis and Design.

Compare, contrast, evaluate, and select appropriate approaches for developing Information Systems.

Develop a strategic understanding of systems analysis in modern organizations.

 

Specification

Critically discuss what you have learned from this module which will be useful to help frame your approach to an MSc project topic, and why.

This coursework is about applying the systems thinking you have learned on this module to a particular subject area.  Think about a subject area that either (a) you are doing an MSc project in or (b) that you could do a project in.

Task 1: Give the title of your idea.  Explain the scope and purpose of your idea.

Task 2: From each of the four topics presented on Moodle:

●        Stakeholders and perspectives

●        Knowledge management

●        Systems thinking

●        Information systems

Identify one source (article) from each of the four topics within the Moodle resources provided which is particularly interesting to you, and applicable to your MSc project topic.

Cite example statements from these sources (author, year, page number). 

Explain what is interesting and/or useful about each statement, from the point of view of your project topic. You should also indicate why the statement is/would be interesting and relevant for your project topic. 

Note that you should comment on how the different topics we have covered in the module will help you develop a strategic understanding of your MSc project topic. This work may eventually be included as an appendix for your MSc project and should be shared with your project supervisor.

There will be the opportunity for formative feedback on your drafts, and examples of project topics and good work will be put onto Moodle.

Plagiarism and referencing

It is your responsibility to understand the concept of plagiarism and poor scholarship.  You are required to read and think for yourself, and to avoid a copy-paste approach.  Please accurately reference your work using the APA format.
See http://www.referencing.port.ac.uk/apa/index.html for details. 

It is recommended that you use a bibliographic software tool to support your work, such as EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley. 

 

Grammar and spelling

Correct UK English grammar and spelling are expected in critical essay writing. You will be marked down on Structure and Presentation if your grammar and spelling are deficient. You may be marked down in other sections if poor language usage makes your meaning or argument difficult to follow. 

Anonymity

All coursework must be anonymous. You must not put your name on your work. Work should only be identified by your student ID number in the document (see above instructions about file name format). 

Marking and feedback

Marks and feedback will be given to students within twenty working days of the submission date. 

 

 

Marking criteria (based on university grade criteria)

Mark range %	Criteria
80-89	As below plus: ●        Excellent workable to express an original reasoned argument in a lucid manner by reviewing and critiquing a wide range of materials.  Original, critical thinking based on outstanding insight, knowledge and understanding of the material. ●        Wide-reaching research showing breadth and depth of sources.
70-79
60-69	As below plus: ●        Clear, balanced, coherent, critical, and rigorous analysis of the subject matter. Detailed understanding of knowledge and theory expressed with clarity. ●        Extensive use of relevant and current literature to view the topic in perspective,  analyze content and develop new explanations and ideas.
50-59	As below plus: ●        Detailed review and grasp of pertinent issues and a critical contextual overview of the  literature. Thorough knowledge of theory and methods and uses this to underpin  arguments and conclusions. ●        Confidence in understanding and using literature.
40-49	●        Demonstrates grasp of key concepts and an ability to develop and support an the argument in a predominantly descriptive way with valid conclusions drawn from the research. ●        Familiarity with key literature which is cited and presented according to convention. ●        Logical and clear structure, well organized with good use of language and supporting material.
30-39	FAIL – Some knowledge of relevant concepts and literature but significant gaps in understanding and/or knowledge. Little attempt at evaluation, conclusions vague, ambiguous, and not based on researched material. Limited or inappropriate research. Deficits in length, structure, presentation, and/or prose.
20-29