MIS302_Supplementary T3 2021
Task Summary
For this Supplementary you will write a report which will cover the following areas:
1. Agile Values & Principles
a. The second value of the Agile Manifesto states: “Working software over
comprehensive documentation”. Why did the writers of the Manifesto say
this?
. Looking at the sixth principle of the Agile Manifesto: “The most efficient and
effective method of conveying information to and within a development
team is face-to-face conversation”. Name and describe two face-to-face
equirements elicitation techniques that you can use as a business analyst to
est capture user requirements.
2. Agile Role (Refer to Aguanno, K., & Schibi, O XXXXXXXXXXAgile business analysis:
Enabling continuous improvement of requirements, project scope and Agile project
SUPPLEMENTARY ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MIS302 – Agile Business Analysis
Assessment Report
Individual/Group Individual
Length 2000 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful
completion of the task below include:
a) Analyse organisational requirements as they apply to agile
environments.
) Apply methods of documenting, maintaining and measuring
equirements to meet organisational needs
c) Identify, select and validate requirements to maximise
effectiveness in organisations and promote sustainable
usiness practices.
d) Communicate agile methods, processes and approaches
with stakeholders in order to address organisational
equirements.
Submission By deadline set by Academic Services
Weighting 50% Pass/ Fail
Total Marks Supplementary Pass (50%) or Fail (original grade)
MIS302_Supplementary T3 2021
esults [e-book]. Retrieved from https:
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a. Aguanno & Schi
i detail 7 bullets points of how a BA adds value in an Agile
team. Identify and describe 4 tools that the Agile BA can use to achieve the
listed benefits (it is advised that you use graphical representation of these
tools as far as possible).
3. Agile Requirements Engineering (Refer Girvan, L., & Paul, D XXXXXXXXXXAgile and
usiness analysis: Practical guidance for IT professionals [e-book]. Retrieved
from http:
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k&AN=1426600&site=ehost-live&authtype=ip,sso&custid=ns251549&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_145
4. Compare the graphic on p 151 - Figure 10.4 Traditional approach to requirements
engineering and the graphic on p 153 - Figure XXXXXXXXXXAn Agile approach to eliciting
equirements.
a. Identify what you think are the three most important differences that are
epresented in these graphics.
. Describe these differences and explain why you believe they are important.
c. Acceptance Criteria (Refer Wick, A. (2017, March 4). Acceptance criteria
[Video File]. Retrieved from https:
www.linkedin.com/learning/agile-product-
owner-role-techniques/acceptance-criteria?u= XXXXXXXXXXand - Wick, A. (2019,
August 27). Work the acceptance criteria [Video File]. Retrieved
from https:
www.linkedin.com/learning/agile-analysis-weekly-tips/work-the-
acceptance-criteria?u=2104756Who decides on the Acceptance Criteria - why
do you think that this is the case?
d. From whose perspective should the Acceptance Criteria be written?
e. What is the Gherkin technique? Describe the technique and create an
example of your own to demonstrate your understanding.
f. Prioritisation (Girvan, L., & Paul, D XXXXXXXXXXAgile and business analysis:
Practical guidance for IT professionals. Swindon, UK: BCS, The Chartered
Institute for IT. Retrieved
from http:
search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.laureate.net.au/login.aspx?direct=true&
db=nlebk&AN=1426600&site=ehost-
live&authtype=ip,sso&custid=ns251549&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_130. Describe the
MoSCoW technique and explain how it can be used for Backlog prioritisation.
While we have given you targeted readings- you are required to find at least one
additional resource to support your research for each question. The use of class resources
is actively encouraged for additional references. Please refer to the Task Instructions for
details on how to complete this task.
Context
The aim of this assessment is to introduce students to Agile practice and activities in a
usiness context, which serves as a foundation for the rest of the subject.
MIS302_Supplementary T3 2021
Task Instructions
To complete this assessment task, you must:
1. Review your subject notes, essential readings, and learning activities to ensure that
you are well prepared for the assignment.
2. Create a report plan and identify all the key components that will be required in your
eport to meet the assessment
ief requirements.
3. Refer to the Assessment Ru
ic to ensure that you address all the assessment
criteria.
Report Structure
The report is
ief and therefore will not require and executive summary or abstract.
Title page: should include subject ID, subject name, assignment title, student’s name,
student number and lecturer’s name
Table of contents: include all key components of this assessment. (This link will show you
how to automate the Table of Contents function in Word)
Introduction XXXXXXXXXXwords): Also serve as your statement of purpose for the report. This
means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report. You will need
to inform the reader of:
1. Your area of research and its context
2. The key concepts you will be addressing,
3. What the reader can expect to find in the body of the report
Body of the report XXXXXXXXXXwords):
1. Agile Values & Principles
a. The second value of the Agile Manifesto states: “Working software over
comprehensive documentation”. Why did the writers of the Manifesto say
this?
. Looking at the sixth principle of the Agile Manifesto: “The most efficient and
effective method of conveying information to and within a development
team is face-to-face conversation”. Name and describe two face-to-face
equirements elicitation techniques that you can use as a business analyst to
est capture user requirements.
2. Agile Role
a. Identify and describe 4 tools that the Agile BA can use to achieve the listed
enefits (it is advised that you use graphical representation of these tools as
far as possible).
3. Agile Requirements Engineering
MIS302_Supplementary T3 2021
a. Identify what you think are the three most important differences that are
epresented in the graphics.
. Describe these differences and explain why you believe they are important.
4. Acceptance Criteria
a. Who decides on the Acceptance Criteria - why do you think that this is the
case?
. From whose perspective should the Acceptance Criteria be written?
c. What is the Gherkin technique? Describe the technique and create an
example of your own to demonstrate your understanding.
5. Prioritisation
a. Describe the MoSCoW technique and explain how it can be used for Backlog
prioritisation.
Conclusion XXXXXXXXXXwords): summarise any findings or recommendations that the report
puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report.
Layout:
• The report should use font Arial or Cali
i 11 point, should be line spaced at 1.5 for ease
of reading and page numbers on the bottom of each page.
• With the required diagrams due attention should be given to pagination to avoid loss of
meaning and continuity by unnecessarily splitting information over two pages. Diagrams
must ca
y the appropriate captioning.
Referencing
A minimum of four to six references are required for this assessment, with at least 4 being
scholarly or academic sources. An academic source is one that has been peer-reviewed or
cited in the past and a scholarly source is written by academics and other experts to
contribute to knowledge in a particular field.
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please
see more information on referencing here
http:
li
ary.laureate.net.au
esearch_skills
eferencing
Submission Instructions
Please submit ONE Word document (.doc or .docx) via the Supplementary link in the main
navigation menu of MIS302 Agile Business Analysis in the Blackboard portal. On successful
completion of this assessment, you will only receive a ‘Supplementary Pass’ for the subject.
A ‘Failed’ grade for this assessment will lead to a failed grade for the subject.
MIS302_Supplementary T3 2021
Academic Integrity Declaration
I declare that except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment
task is my own work. I have read and am aware of To
ens University Australia Academic
Integrity Policy and Procedure viewable online at http:
www.to
ens.edu.au/policies-and-
forms I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I
will do so accordingly.
Marking
The following ru
ic ill be used as a guide to assist the marker. The Supplementary
Assessment will not be given a mark but will be graded a Supplementary Pass or Fail. A Pass
esults in a maximum of 50% Final Grade for the subject, and a Fail results in no change to
the standing Final Grade mark prior to the Supplementary Assessment being offered.
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Assessment Ru
ic
Assessment
Attributes
Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)
0-49%
Pass
(Functional)
50-64%
Credit
(Proficient)
65-74%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Knowledge and
understanding
Understanding of the
key concepts of Agile
values and principles,
oles, requirements
engineering,
acceptance criteria and
prioritisation.
40%
Lack of understanding of
the required concepts and
knowledge.
Key components of the
assignment are not
addressed.
Lack of application, and
analysis of information to
provide clear
ecommendations.
Limited understanding of
equired concepts and
knowledge.
Some of the key components
of the assignment are not
addressed.
Limited application and
analysis to provide clear
ecommendations.
Adequate knowledge or
understanding of the
equired concepts.
A reasonable capacity to
explain and apply relevant
key concepts.
Supports opinion and
information substantiated
y evidence from research
to provide
ecommendations.
Thorough understanding of
the key concepts.
Discriminates between
assertion of opinion and
information substantiated
y robust evidence from
the research/course