Two choices of topic
1.Assess “the web,” how it works, its key components, and applications. Examine future trends related to the web.
2.Examine why information systems are vulnerable to destruction error and abuse. Analyze the various types of threats including malicious software, hackers and computer crime, internal threats, and software vulnerability.
Grading rubric
1. Student used standard essay format: Introduction/Body/Conclusion. The structure is a multi-paragraph essay, clearly developed with effective transitions and solid topic sentences.
2.Student demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the ideas in the assigned reading and critically evaluates/responds to those ideas in an analytical persuasive manner (i.e. graduate level)
3. Student was able to respond clearly and directly to the assignment in an academic manner with good development. The essay indicates a good understanding of the course content and supports its points with textual references.
4. Student demonstrated the use of critical thinking while making novel connections to outside materials and experiences. Analysis is fresh, posing new ways to think of the material.
5. Student demonstrated proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, citation style, etc. Writing consistently adheres to A.P.A formatting
Class book
Management Information Systems (Managing the Digital Firm)
Kenneth C. Laudon
Jane P. Laudon
