Week 2 Individual Process Modeling
Resource: Appendix 7d, \"Business Process Modeling\".
Using Microsoft® PowerPoint®, Microsoft® Word, or a drawing program of your choice, draw a diagram/model of a business process with which you are familiar.
Write a 1- to 3-page paper that describes the business process.
Describe the diagram/model.
Propose improvements to the business process.
Draw a revised process diagram/model that reflects the improved business process.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
Submit your paper and the two diagrams/models as one Microsoft® Word document to the Assignment Files tab.
Week 5 Individual Training and Support Paper or Podcast
Resource: Ch. 13, \"Systems Implementation\", from the \"Documenting the System\" section to end of the chapter.
Choose an option below to complete this assignment:
Option One:
Write a 3-page paper that explains the importance of training and support after software is implemented.
Describe the methods whereby training materials can be delivered to the users of the software system.
Explain the ways in which software can be supported after it is implemented/released.
Incorporate additional research or academic information to support your paper.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
Submit your paper as a Microsoft® Word document to the Assignment Files tab.
Option Two:
Record a 5- to 6-minute podcast (an audio recording) that explains the importance of training and support after software is implemented.
Describe the methods whereby training materials can be delivered to the users of the software system.
Explain the ways in which software can be supported after it is implemented/released.
Incorporate additional research or academic information to support your assertions and conclusions.
Record an introduction to your podcast that includes the elements of an APA title page.
At the end of the podcast, provide the listener a list of your academic and professional references, conforming to the same APA guidelines of a written assignment.
Submit your podcast as an MP3 file to the Assignment Files tab.
Week 1 Individual Agile Principles
Resource: Principles behind the Agile Manifesto
Create an 8- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that summarizes the Agile Manifesto.
Present at least two points of praise (i.e. Agile principles you believe are positive/productive).
Present at least two points of criticism (i.e. Agile principles you believe are negative/counterproductive).
Contrast the Agile principles with the typical software development practices found in the traditional Waterfall methodology.
Investigate recent professional or academic research regarding the effectiveness of the Agile methodology.
Incorporate additional research or academic information to support your presentation.
Format your PowerPoint® speaker notes according to APA guidelines.
Submit your presentation as a Microsoft® PowerPoint® file to the Assignment Files tab.
Week 3 Individual Designing Forms
Resource: Ch. 10, "Designing Forms and Reports".
Design two forms for a new software application or business web app that will collect data from its user.
Draw these two forms. You may use free tools, such as Pencil Project, Microsoft® Paint, Mockabilly (and many others) to create the mock-up interfaces; or you may draw the new forms on a piece of paper and then, take a picture of it.
Include the two forms in your Microsoft® PowerPoint®.
Prepare an 8- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that explains the purpose of the new forms (e.g. what data are being collected, why, what will it do with this data, etc.).
Describe how these new forms meet usability standards.
Incorporate additional research or academic information to support your presentation.
Format your PowerPoint® according to APA guidelines.
Submit your presentation as a Microsoft® PowerPoint® file to the Assignment Files tab.