Scribd
Upload
23 views2 pages

CMIS320 - Project 1-JustificationPaper

Uploaded by

Areesha Ramzan
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
23 views2 pages

CMIS320 - Project 1-JustificationPaper

Uploaded by

Areesha Ramzan
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

CMIS 320 Project 1

A typical Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) project initiates with a well-
written justification statement that supports the technology used for the given project. For
Project 1, write a justification paper, of at least 3 pages or more (12-point font, double-space,
in APA format with cited references), to your boss explaining how a relational database
solution can be applied to a current business problem or area for improvement (either
context, of your choice). Assume that your boss knows nothing about relational database
theory, so a clear high-level explanation is necessary. The goal of this paper is to obtain your
boss's approval to proceed with your stated project. Do not focus on technical aspects of a
database management system, as our audience (our boss) may not be as technical as is the
development staff.

In your paper, focus on how the information will be captured, manipulated, managed, and
shared, and describe the value the relational database brings to the organization. Include brief
examples of how other industries (both domestic and international) have successfully used
relational databases to increase efficiency.

Your paper must follow all APA Style Guide requirements. All sources must be properly cited
using APA guidelines. Include an APA title page and an APA References page. The title page and
References pages are in addition to the minimum of 2 pages of body text for your paper. In
your paper, you must include an introduction section with a heading, body text topic sections
as appropriate with headings, and a conclusion section with a heading. Note that APA requires
12-point Times Roman font throughout and 1" margins.

A good justification paper shall use APS style guide and shall have the following logical
sequence:
• Identify a current business problem or an area of improvement – it is okay to make one
up if one does not exist.
• Introduce what a relational database is all about.
• In a non-technical manner, identify aspects of the relational database concepts that
your organization can use to resolve the identified business problem or area of
improvement.
• Discuss how the relational database can be utilized by your organization to capture,
manipulate, manage, and share the data.
• Provide examples of how other industries have utilized relational databases to increase
their efficiency. Be specific in your examples to be sure that it sets the stage for what
you are trying to achieve (convincing your non-technical boss to approve your concept).
Submission:

You must submit your well-organized Microsoft Word or PDF document to the LEO assignment
area before the due date.

Assignment-1’s grading rubric:


Attributes Meets Does Not Meet
165 points 0 points
Paper thoroughly provides good Paper doesn’t provide adequate
Business justification business, non-technical explanation. business justification.
of the benefits of a relational
database solution.
20 points 0 points
Length and formatting Paper meets required length and is Paper doesn’t meet required length
well formatted. and is not properly formatted.
20 points 0 points
Grammar, typos, Paper is well-written, well- Major grammatical, typographical,
punctuation organized with minimal and/or punctuation errors.
grammatical or spelling issues.
10 points 0 points
Paper meets APA citation, Major problems with APA citations,
APA Requirements
References page, and title page Reference page, and/or title page.
requirements.

You might also like