Assignment Content The first and most important database-related decisions are whether to use a database at all and, if so, which database management system to use and why. Today there are dozens of d
Week 1 - DBM380/Online
Individual Assignment: Database Environment Proposal
The first and most important database-related decisions are whether to use a database at all and, if so, which database management system to use and why. Today there are dozens of database management systems available; however, some are better suited to specific business environments and applications than others.
For this assignment, you will analyze a business scenario, compare the pros and cons of different database models and products, and recommend a specific product to meet the needs of the business scenario. You will provide the rationale for your recommendation in terms of the suitability and business benefit.
Download and read the Brewton Business Scenario document.
Write a 2-page high-level, non-technical recommendation to present to the Brewton CEO.
In your recommendation:
Analyze the company's current system.
Describe the problems and challenges associated with the current system.
Explain the business benefit of moving from the current system to a single, shared database.
Compare and contrast at least four different database models, including the relational database model, in the context of the company's business environment.
Suggest a specific RDBMS solution you believe would be most appropriate for the company.
List the benefits the company could expect to gain from implementing the recommended RDBMS.
Cite at least two references.
Format citations using APA format.
Submit your assignment.
DBM/380 paper – grading form
| Content and Organization 70 Points | Points Earned XX/70 | Comments: |
| Analyze the company's current system | XX/10 | |
| Describe the problems and challenges associated with the current system. | XX/10 |
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| Explain the business benefit of moving from the current system to a single, shared database. | XX/10 |
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| Compare and contrast at least four different database models, including the relational database model, in the context of the company's business environment. | XX/10 | |
| Suggest a specific RDBMS solution you believe would be most appropriate for the company. | XX/10 | |
| List the benefits the company could expect to gain from implementing the recommended RDBMS. | XX/10 | |
| The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. | X/5 | |
| The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. | X/5 |
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| Readability and Style 15 Points | Points Earned XX/15 | Comments: |
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| Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. | X/3 |
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| The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. | X/3 |
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| Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. | X/3 |
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| Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences. | X/3 |
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| Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. | X/3 |
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| Mechanics 15 Points | Points Earned XX/15 | Comments: |
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| Paper format was adequate to present to a CEO | X/3 |
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| Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.
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| Paper is laid out with effective use of font styles, and white space. | X/2 |
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| Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. | X/2 |
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| Spelling is correct. | X/3 |
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| Proposal is 1-2 page long | X/2 |
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| Total 100 Points | Points Earned XX/100 | Comments: |
