Analyze IT data communications techniques and business processes that can be applied to your project based on this week's readings (Essentials of MIS, Chs. 3 and 7). Create a Microsoft® Word analysi

Data Communications and Project Planning Grading Guide

BIS/320 Version 3

Individual Assignment: Data Communications and Project Planning

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of the assignment is to guide the learner in understanding required data communications techniques for and in applying the IT planning process to the project.

Resources Required

Lynda.com® Excel 2013 Essential Training

Essentials of MIS, Chapter 3

Grading Guide

Content	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
Student analyzes IT data communications techniques and business processes that can be applied to their project based on Week 2 readings.
Student outlines which type of data communications are needed for their project.
Student describes which type of project planning methodology is needed for their project.
Student creates analysis in Microsoft® Word.
Student creates a proposed budget for their project in a Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheet. Proposed budget includes estimated costs for the required activities including project development and implementation, customer support, and any other element that should be included in the project budget.
The paper is 700 words in length.
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Writing Guidelines	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
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Assignment Total	#	10	#/X
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