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HI5019 SIS INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT T1 2018
HOLMES INSTITUTE
FACULTY OF
HIGHER EDUCATION
Assignment 1 (Literature Review)
Individual Assignment
HI5019 STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS T1 2018
WEEK 6 Friday 5 pm
Each student will write a literature review of NOT more than 2500 words. The review should
demonstrate that the student has thoroughly researched their topic. Students should use
examples of business practice from the scholarly journals papers, conferences, books and
professional magazines to support their arguments
The literature review would be on an organisation (company) that is using accounting
software packages in Australia. The research would cover:
PART 1
1. The cu
ent organizational structure
2. What operational problems (e.g., inefficiency, e
ors) do you think the organisation
could experience because of this structure?
3. What is the most likely system acquisition method— commercial software, custom
software, or ERP?
4. Describes and prepare a system flowchart of the sales procedures for the chosen
organisation (company)
5. Identify any control problems in the system and what sorts of fraud are possible in
this system?
PART 2
1. Development and adoption of the accounting software packages,
2. The cu
ent market size,
3. Identify the leaders in the market and what gives them the competitive advantage,
4. Identify the cu
ent gaps or challenges encountered by users or customers of
accounting software/packages and make relevant suggestions or recommendations.
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HI5019 SIS INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT T1 2018
Submission Requirements:
Research reports are to be presented in size 12 Times New Roman or 10 Cali
i Font and
double spaced. The research should include a list of at least 5 references used in the
esearch report and a bibliography of the wider reading done to familiarize oneself with the
topic.
Submission:
Soft copy to self-check and Final Submission with cover sheet
You are reminded to read the “Plagiarism” section of the course description. Your research
should be a synthesis of ideas from a variety of sources expressed in your own words. All
eports must use the Harvard referencing style. Marking ru
ics are attached.
Assessment Criteria:
Score Very Good XXXXXXXXXXGood XXXXXXXXXXSatisfactory XXXXXXXXXXUnsatisfactory (5-7)
Presentation
and writing style
15 marks
Information is well organized.
Co
ect layout including times
new roman, font size 12 or
cali
i, font size10, double
spaced. About the right
length.
Very well written, excellent
paraphrasing and proper
grammar and punctuation are
used throughout.
Information is
organized, Co
ect
layout including
times new roman,
font size 12 or
cali
i, font size10,
double spaced.
About the right
length.
Well written, some
paraphrasing and
proper grammar and
punctuation
Information is
somewhat
organized, Some
elements of layout
or length inco
ect.
Proper grammar
and punctuation
mostly used, but
overuse of direct
quotes.
Information is poorly
organized, Some
elements of layout
or length inco
ect.
Proper grammar and
punctuation not
always used.
Excessive overuse of
direct quotes
Score Very Good XXXXXXXXXXGood XXXXXXXXXXSatisfactory XXXXXXXXXXUnsatisfactory (5-7)
Introduction
15 marks
Introduces the topic of the
esearch report in an
extremely engaging manner
which arouses the reader's
interest.
Gives a detailed general
ackground and indicates the
overall "plan".
Introduces the topic
of the research
eport in an
engaging manner
which arouses the
eader's interest.
Gives some general
ackground and
indicates the overall
"plan" of the report.
Satisfactorily
introduces the
topic of the
esearch report.
Gives a general
ackground.
Indicates the
overall "plan" of
the report.
Introduces the topic
of the research
eport, but omits a
general background
of the topic and/or
the overall "plan" of
the report.
Score Very Good XXXXXXXXXXGood XXXXXXXXXXSatisfactory XXXXXXXXXXUnsatisfactory (6-9)
Evidence of
Research
20 marks
Substantial range of
appropriate and cu
ent,
supportive evidence
Good range of
appropriate and
cu
ent, supportive
evidence.
Suitable range of
supportive
evidence used. Not
always appropriate
and/or cu
ent.
Minimum cited.
Insufficient range or
number of
supportive evidence
used.
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Score Very Good XXXXXXXXXXGood XXXXXXXXXXSatisfactory XXXXXXXXXXUnsatisfactory (9-14)
Development of
Discussion
30 marks
Logical, insightful, original
discussion with well-
connected paragraphs.
Evidence of full engagement
with the literature found, with
elevant and detailed analysis.
Detailed, original
discussion develops
logically with some
connection between
adjoining
paragraphs.
Understanding of
eading shown.
Some relevant
analysis.
Adequate
discussion develops
logically.
Understanding of
eading shown.
Few relevant
analysis.
Inadequate
discussion of issues
and/or lacking in
logical flow
Little/no
demonstrated
understanding of
eading.
None/little
discussion or
analysis.
Score Very Good XXXXXXXXXXGood (7-8) Satisfactory (5-6) Unsatisfactory (3-4)
Conclusion
10 marks
An interesting, well written
summary of the main points.
An excellent final comment on
the subject, based on the
information provided.
A good summary of
the main points.
A good final
comment on the
subject, based on
the information
provided.
Satisfactory
summary of the
main points.
A final comment on
the subject, but
introduced new
material.
Poo
no summary of
the main points.
A poor final
comment on the
subject and/or new
material introduced.
Score Very Good XXXXXXXXXXGood (7-8) Satisfactory (5-6) Unsatisfactory (3-4)
Referencing
10 marks
Co
ect referencing (Harvard)
All quoted material in quotes
and acknowledged.
All paraphrased material
acknowledged.
Co
ectly set out reference list
and bibliography included.
Mostly co
ect
eferencing
(Harvard)
All quoted material
in quotes and
acknowledged. All
paraphrased
material
acknowledged.
Mostly co
ect
setting out reference
list and bibliography
included.
Mostly co
ect
eferencing
(Harvard) Some
problems with
quoted material
and paraphrased
material
Some problems
with the reference
list or bibliography.
Not all material
co
ectly
acknowledged.
Some problems with
the reference list or
ibliography.
Total
100 marks
Final marks
20
General
Comments: