80 % Discussion of is of high quality. In- depth analysis provided. Good understandi ng of the chosen business. Good understandi ng of the issues raised in the seven points. 100 % Exceptional understandi ng of the IT issues raised in the seven points. A thorough analysis of the chosen business. Exceptional research effort on both the business and the seven points.

80 % A sufficient range of appropriate and current supportive evidence. 100 % An exceptional number and range of appropriate and current, supportive evidence.

HD Outstandin g 80 % Introduces the topic of the research report in an engaging manner which arouses the reader's interest. Gives some general background and indicates the overall "plan" of the report. 100 % Introduces the topic of the research report in an extremely engaging manner which arouses the reader's interest. Gives a detailed general background and indicates the overall "plan".

3. Content: • Balanced coverage of each of the important points, • Richness of analysis; • Flow of ideas; • Validity of objectives, • Use of own insight and originality; • Feasibility of recommendations and implementation consideration 60% 4. Organization and Presentation: Clarity of structure, quality of presentation, style and readability. Title page, Table of contents, List of abbreviations and/or glossary, Executive summary/abstract, Introduction, Body, Conclusion Recommendations, Bibliography, Appendices 5% 5. Citation practice: Appropriate citation of sources and evidences used. 5% TOTAL Weight 100%

Marking criteria Marking criteria Weighting 1. Introduction: Clear statement of purpose, clarity of methods and assumptions; systematic approach to project. 5% 2. Use of resources: Application of relevant course concepts, tools and frameworks use of evidences, engagement with the literature. 25%

Word limit Not more than 1500 words Due Date Week 3, 5, 7, 9, 10 Submission Guidelines • All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date along with a completed Assignment Cover Page. • The assignment must be in MS Word format, no spacing, 12-pt Arial font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings and page numbers. • Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Harvard referencing style.