UMUC IFSM 310 3D Printing Stage 1 Assignment
IFSM 310 3D Printing Stage 1 Assignment
Before you begin this assignment, be sure you:
· Have completed
all previously assigned readings, particularly those assigned in Weeks 1 and 2
of the class.
· Read the “3D
Printing Case Study.”
The Case Study presents Mark’s 3D printing business and
explains how he wants to expand his operation with more IT infrastructure and
additional employees. He has asked you
to help him better understand what he currently has and what he will need to
create the business he envisions. You
realize that although he already has several hardware and network components in
use, he really does not have any idea how to expand into a larger
operation. You decide to begin with what
he has, what his requirements are, and what components he will need to meet his
requirements.
Assignment:
Using the Case Study and course materials, your task is to
write a paper to Mark that includes the following:
1. Background –
briefly describe the business to be supported by the new infrastructure.
2. Current IT
infrastructure – List the hardware, software, and network components that Mark
currently has in place (not what he wants to add with his “Expansion
Plan”). Note that you may need to
make some assumptions about the components based on what is provided in the Case
Study.
3. Requirements
– List five requirements Mark has identified that the systems will have to
perform or support as he expands his business.
These can be “business” needs or part of the 3D printing
operation.
4. How
requirements will be met – Briefly explain to Mark what system components will
be needed to meet each of the five requirements listed above. These may be components he already has or new
components to be added.
5. Data
representation and storage – Finally, Mark needs to store and use several types
of data: digital and numerical, audio,
video and graphics data. Explain to him
how each of these types of data are represented in digital form, how they are
stored, and on which device(s) (either in place or something he needs to add)
each type of data will be stored. Include each of the following:
a. Digital and
numerical data
b. Audio data
c. Video data
d. Graphics data
References:
Incorporate at least two resources correctly; one reference
should be from the course materials and one reference should be external. An external resource is a resource other than
those provided in the class or textbook.
Incorporate properly formatted APA citations in the text of your
document for each reference used. Then,
place an APA style reference page at the end of your document.
Formatting:
For academic writing, the writer is expected to write in the
third person. In third person, the writer avoids the pronouns I, we, my, and
ours. The third person is used to make the writing more objective by taking the
individual, the “self,” out of the writing. This method is very helpful for
academic writing, a form in which facts, not opinion, drive the tone of the
text. Writing in the third person allows the writer to come across as unbiased
and thus more informed.
· Write a short
concise paper, 2-3 single spaced pages in length.
· Use at least
two resources with APA formatted citation and reference. Use at least one external reference and one
from the course content.
· Compare your
work to the Grading Rubric below to be sure you have met content and quality
criteria.
· Submit your
paper as a Microsoft Word document, or a document that can be read in Word.
· Your
submission should include your last name first
in the filename: Lastname_firstname_Stage_1
GRADING RUBRIC:
The “right” and “wrong” answers have to
do with whether or not you correctly incorporated the course vocabulary and
concepts from the textbook to support your choices and have addressed all parts
of the assignment.
Criteria
90-100%
Far Above Standards
80-89%
Above Standards
70-79%
Meets Standards
60-69%
Below Standards
< 60%
Well Below Standards
Possible Points
Background and Current IT Infra-structure
18-20 Points
The background description is clear, logical, derived from
the Case Study, and demonstrates a sophisticated level of writing. It provides
a complete list of hardware, software and network components currently in
place.
16-17 Points
The background description is clear, logical, derived from
the Case Study, and demonstrates a clear understanding of the course concepts.
It provides a fairly complete list of hardware, software and network components
currently in place.
14-15 Points
The background description is adequate, and is derived from
the Case Study. It provides a list of hardware, software and network components
currently in place.
12-13 Points
The background description is not clear, logical and/or
derived from the Case Study. The list of currently in-place components is
incomplete.
0-11 Points
Background Section not submitted, or demonstrates little
effort. And/or list of currently
in-place components is very incomplete or missing.
20
Require-ments
18-20 Points
Five requirements are listed and are clear, logical, derived
from the Case Study; demonstrates a sophisticated level of analysis and
writing.
16-17 Points
Five requirements are listed and are clear, logical, derived
from the Case Study; demonstrates a clear understanding of the course concepts.
14-15 Points
Five requirements are listed and are derived from the Case
Study.
12-13 Points
Fewer than five requirements may be listed and/or are not
derived from the Case Study.
0-11 Points
List of requirements is very incomplete or missing.
20
How Require-ments will be Met
18-20 Points
Explanation of how the five requirements listed will be met
with the components is clear, logical and derived from the Case Study;
demonstrates a sophisticated level of analysis and writing.
16-17 Points
Explanation of how the five requirements listed will be met
with the components is clear, logical, derived from the Case Study;
demonstrates a clear understanding of the course concepts.
14-15 Points
Explanation includes how the five requirements will be met
with the components.
12-13 Points
Explanation addresses how some of the five requirements will
be met with the components; and/or may be inaccurate or incomplete.
0-11 Points
Explanation of how the five requirements will be met with
the components is very incomplete, very inaccurate, or missing.
20
Data Represent-ation and Storage
18-20 Points
Explanation includes representation, storage and devices for
all four types of data; is clear, logical, derived from the Case Study;
demonstrates a sophisticated level of analysis and writing.
16-17 Points
Explanation includes representation, storage and devices for
all four types of data; is clear, logical, derived from the Case Study;
demonstrates a clear understanding of the course concepts.
14-15 Points
Explanation somewhat includes representation, storage and
devices for the four types of data and is related to the Case Study.
12-13 Points
Some portions of the explanation are incomplete or
inaccurate or are missing, and/or are not derived from the Case Study.
0-11 Points
Explanation of data representation and storage is incomplete
or missing.
20
Research
9-10 Points
Two or more sources–one source from within the IFSM 310 course
content and one external (other than the course materials)–are incorporated
and used effectively. Sources used are relevant and timely and contribute to
the analysis. References are
appropriately incorporated and cited using APA style.
8 Points
Two sources are incorporated and used effectively. Sources
are relevant and contribute to the analysis. References are appropriately
incorporated and cited using APA style.
7 Points
Two sources are used and properly incorporated into the
text. Reference is cited using APA style.
6 Points
At least one reference source is included, but may not be
properly incorporated or used and/or is not relevant or timely; and/or does not
follow APA style for references and citations.
0-5 Points
No research is incorporated or reference listed is not cited
within text.
10
Format
9-10 Points
Submission reflects effective organization and sophisticated
writing; follows instructions provided; uses correct structure, grammar, and
spelling; presented in a professional format using Word.
8 Points
Submission reflects effective organization and clear
writing; follows instructions provided; uses correct structure, grammar, and
spelling; presented in a professional format using Word.
7 Points
Submission is adequate, is somewhat organized, follows
instructions provided; contains minimal grammar and/or spelling errors; is in
Word format.
6 Points
Submission is not well organized, and/or does not follow
instructions provided; and/or contains grammar and/or spelling errors; and/or
is not in Word.
0-5 Points
Document is extremely poorly written and does not convey the
information.
10
TOTAL Points Possible
100
