Assessment Instructions • In this assessment, students must work individually to prepare report highlighting business requirements. The report structure is stated below: 1. Executive Summary • Briefly tell me what this report is all about 2. Introduction of the case study • Briefly introduce the case study (e.g., the platform / system you are going to develop) 3. Requirement gathering techniques used (at least 3) 4. Business requirements using Agile Methodology • User stories (at least 8) and their acceptance criteria for each user story 5. UML diagrams • Use Case diagram x 1 • Class diagram x 1 • Sequence diagram x 2 (Hint: choose any 2 use cases from the Use Case diagram for sequence diagrams) 6. Communication to the stakeholders • Identify all stakeholders in this project and highlight the stakeholders who can approve / sign off the requirements. • Briefly outline how you are going to communicate with each stakeholder about the requirements. 7. Reference • At least 5 references in Kaplan Harvard style • Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.
Page 1 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Assessment 2 Information Subject Code: TECH1300 Subject Name: Information Systems in Business Assessment Title: Case Study Evaluation Assessment Type: Individual Word Count: 1000 Words (+/-10%) Weighting: 35 % Total Marks: 35 Submission: Turnitin Due Date: Week 9 Your Task This assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will create a requirements specification plan using Agile requirement gathering techniques and UML modelling for a new online shopping platform that meets the specifications described in the case study. Page 2 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Assessment Description You have been hired as a consultant to design a set of IT project specifications for a new online shopping platform. The platform will allow customers to browse, select, and purchase items online, and will require the development of a database to manage inventory and orders. You will need to apply various IT modelling techniques to produce a requirements specification plan and create a use- case model and associated user stories of a sufficient calibre to be presented to various stakeholders. Your task will be to document and communicate the requirements to various stakeholders, including the development team. Case Study: You have been hired as a consultant to design a set of IT project specifications for a new online shopping platform called "ShopEZ". ShopEZ is an e-commerce platform that will allow customers to browse, select, and purchase items online. The platform will require the development of a database to manage inventory and orders, as well as integration with various payment and delivery systems. The stakeholders for this project include the development team, the project sponsor, and the end- users (i.e., the customers). The project sponsor has set a strict deadline for the launch of the platform, and the development team is working in an Agile environment using Agile methodology. This assessment aims to achieve the following subject learning outcomes: LO1 Apply the elements of an Information Systems Development Methodology when evaluating business requirements. LO2 Explain the components of an Agile methodology and how they can be applied in the modelling process. LO4 Document and communicate information systems requirements to various stakeholders. Page 3 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Assessment Instructions • In this assessment, students must work individually to prepare report highlighting business requirements. The report structure is stated below: 1. Executive Summary • Briefly tell me what this report is all about 2. Introduction of the case study • Briefly introduce the case study (e.g., the platform / system you are going to develop) 3. Requirement gathering techniques used (at least 3) 4. Business requirements using Agile Methodology • User stories (at least 8) and their acceptance criteria for each user story 5. UML diagrams • Use Case diagram x 1 • Class diagram x 1 • Sequence diagram x 2 (Hint: choose any 2 use cases from the Use Case diagram for sequence diagrams) 6. Communication to the stakeholders • Identify all stakeholders in this project and highlight the stakeholders who can approve / sign off the requirements. • Briefly outline how you are going to communicate with each stakeholder about the requirements. 7. Reference • At least 5 references in Kaplan Harvard style • Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria. Page 4 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Important Study Information Academic Integrity Policy KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy. What is academic integrity and misconduct? What are the penalties for academic misconduct? What are the late penalties? How can I appeal my grade? Click here for answers to these questions: http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/. Word Limits for Written Assessments Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at which that limit is exceeded. Study Assistance Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information. http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/ https://elearning.kbs.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1481 Page 5 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Assessment Marking Guide Marking Criteria _____| 35 marks F (Fail) 0 – 49% P (Pass) 50 – 64% C (Credit) 65 – 74% D (Distinction) 75 – 84% HD (High Distinction) 85 – 100% Executive Summary and Introduction of the Case Study _____| 8 marks Executive summary and introduction of the business are incomplete or does not include all necessary elements. Executive summary and introduction of the business include most necessary elements but is lacking in detail or clarity. Executive summary and introduction of the business include all necessary elements and is detailed and clear. Executive summary and introduction of the business are comprehensive Executive summary and introduction of the business are comprehensive, insightful, and innovative. Business Requirements (User Stories) _____| 8 marks The user stories are incomplete or do not address all necessary requirements. Less than 5 user stories are provided The user stories address most necessary requirements but are lacking in detail or clarity. At least 5 user stories are provided The user stories address all necessary requirements and are detailed and clear. At least 6 user stories are provided The user stories are comprehensive and demonstrate a thorough understanding of Agile methodology and requirements-gathering techniques. At least 7 user stories are provided The user stories are comprehensive, insightful, and innovative, and demonstrate a mastery of Agile methodology and requirements-gathering techniques. At least 8 user stories are provided UML Diagrams _____| 8 marks The UML diagrams are incomplete or do not accurately reflect the requirement of the case study The UML diagrams accurately reflect most of the requirement of the case study, contains 2 types of diagrams (Use case, Class and Sequence) and 2 diagrams The UML diagrams accurately reflect all aspects of requirement of the case study, contains 2 types of diagrams (Use case, Class and Sequence) and 3 diagrams The UML diagrams demonstrate a comprehensive and accurately reflect all aspects of requirement of the case study, and contains 3 types of diagrams (Use case, Class and Sequence) and 3 diagrams The UML diagrams are comprehensive, insightful, reflect all aspects of requirement of the case study and contains 3 types of diagrams (Use case, Class and Sequence) and 4 diagrams based on the instruction Communication to The plan and supporting documents do not The plan and supporting documents communicate The plan and supporting documents effectively The plan and supporting documents effectively The plan and supporting documents effectively Page 6 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Stakeholders _____| 5 marks effectively communicate the requirements to stakeholders. most requirements to stakeholders but may be lacking in clarity or effectiveness. communicate all requirements to stakeholders. communicate all requirements to stakeholders and demonstrate an understanding of effective communication strategies. communicate all requirements to stakeholders, demonstrate an innovative approach to communication, and provide insight into effective communication strategies. Requirement Gathering Techniques _____| 5 marks Requirement gathering techniques are incomplete or do not include all necessary elements. Less than 2 techniques are provided Requirement gathering techniques include most necessary elements but are lacking in detail or clarity. 2 techniques are provided Requirement gathering techniques include all necessary elements and are detailed and clear. 2 techniques are provided Requirement gathering techniques are comprehensive. 3 techniques are provided Requirement gathering techniques are comprehensive, insightful, and innovative. At least 3 techniques are provided Referencing _____| 1 marks No or limited use of referencing, or with incorrect use of citation styles. Basic use of referencing and citation styles that follow KBS guidelines. Adequate use of referencing and citation styles that follow KBS guidelines, with accurate and appropriate sources used. Advanced use of referencing and citation styles that follow KBS guidelines, with accurate and appropriate sources used. Comprehensive and detailed use of referencing and citation styles that follow KBS guidelines, with accurate and appropriate sources used. Feedback and grades will be released via MyKBS