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MIS100 Foundations of Information Systems

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ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MIS100 Foundations of Information Systems
Assessment Poster: Audit of Personal Information Systems Use
Individual/Group Individual
Length 500 words (+/- 10% and graphics)
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful
completion of the task below include:
a) Identify and describe the key concepts and
technologies of information systems.
Information systems are a combination of hardware, software, and people that are used to collect, process, store, and disseminate data and information. The key concepts and technologies of information systems include:

Hardware: This refers to the physical components of an information system, such as computers, servers, storage devices, and networking equipment.

Software: This refers to the programs and instructions that run on the hardware and enable it to perform various tasks. This includes operating systems, application software, and system software.

People: This includes the individuals who design, develop, and use the information system, as well as those who maintain and support it.

Data: This refers to raw, unprocessed information that is collected and stored in an information system.

Information: This refers to the processed data that has been organized and presented in a meaningful way.

Database: This is a collection of data that is organized and stored in a structured way, so it can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.

Data mining: This is the process of using algorithms and statistical techniques to identify patterns and relationships in large datasets.

Business intelligence: This refers to the tools and techniques that are used to collect, analyze, and present data to support business decision-making.

Cloud computing: This refers to the delivery of computing services, such as storage, processing, and networking, over the internet, rather than using local servers or personal devices.

Artificial intelligence: This refers to the use of computer algorithms and machine learning techniques to enable computers to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as recognizing patterns, learning from data, and making decisions.
Submission Due by 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 2.2 (Week 2 or
Week 4)
Weighting 25%
Total Marks 100 marks
Assessment Task
In this assessment, you will complete an audit of your own use of Information Systems and
present your finding visually using a poster.
Context
“The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don’t really even
notice it, so it’s part of everyday life.”
Bill Gates, Co-founder of Microsoft
In this assessment, you will identify the information systems that you use in your everyday, and
how much time you spend on them. As Bill Gates suggests: as technology becomes more
ubiquitous, it becomes invisible. This activity will ask you to stop and reflect on your own usage
of Information Systems (IS). To understand the way that a business uses IS (or Information
Technology Systems), it is good to reflect on your own use of it.
Instructions
In this assessment, you will audit your own use of information systems and think about what that
means. You will keep a diary for seven days to record your IS use. Start the week by thinking about all
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the systems and technologies you use. Based on this information, you will then create a poster (500
words).
Start by keeping a diary.
The first step is to keep a diary for seven days. This includes: date, time, duration, what
technologies were used and the actions. Many students choose to keep their diary in the form
of a table. For example:

Date Time Technology App Action Duration Where device
Thurs
4 July 6:30am Blog Huffington
Post Read
Shared one article 22 minutes Bed iPhone
6:52am Microblog Twitter Read feed
Retweeted 2
posts
Wrote a post
about TV show 18 minutes Bed iPhone
7:45am Game Hay Day Played game 5 minutes Kitchen iPad
8:35am Microblog Twitter Read feed 8 minutes Tram stop iPhone
NB: You may choose different headings.
Your poster should reflect the following information:
1. Summarise what happened:
You should now be able to comment on your own IS use. While this exercise is not a statistical
analysis, it is a good way to start by looking at the what, when, how, where and why of what
you have used in the week. You may comment on your experiences beyond the week of you
diary. The point of the diary is a place to start the discussion, as often individuals do not know
how much they use (or how little) until they have to write it down. You should be able to see
themes develop from what you use.
2. Analyse what this means:
The next part is to analyse what you have found. Reflective practice is a process of thinking about new
experiences with a view to learn. It is a form of personal response to new experiences, situations,
events or information. What new knowledge do you have in response to this exercise? And what does
this information mean? Were you surprised by any of the information?
3. The poster
In your poster, explain your usage; explain what it means and then reflect on any changes you might
make to your habits. Thinking about what you have learned about your usage, in what ways might
that information be helpful to a business?
Additional guidelines on creating an academic poster can be found in the document MIS100
Creating an Academic Poster located in the Assessment 1 folder.
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The formal citation of sources is minimal, but specific reference to your own experiences must be
made.
You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for
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Referencing
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information on referencing in the Academic Skills webpage. It is expected that you reference any
lecture notes used and five additional sources in the relevant subject area based on sources and
further research.
As this is a personal poster for your own use, only two references are required.
Submission Instructions
Submit this assessment via the Assessment 1 link in the main navigation menu in MIS100
Foundations of Information Systems. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the
Grade Centre in the LMS portal.Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately
referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need
to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
Special Consideration
To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment or exam due to unexpected or
extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework
and ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed Application for Assessment
Special Consideration Form to your Learning Facilitator
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Assessment Rubric

Assessment Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional)
50-64% Credit
(Proficient)
65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Visual appeal and
presentation of content
Use of colour
Layout
Clarity and neatness
Organisation of content
Flow of information
Percentage for this
criterion = 35% The poster requires
significant
improvementin
design, colour
choice,layout,
neatness,
organisation and
flow ofinformation. Few of the required
elements are organised
and well placed. However,
most content requires
clarity and improvement in
design, layout and
neatness. Most of the required
elements are presented
andwell placed. The
poster demonstrates an
acceptable level of
design and layout that
supports the flow of
information. All of the required
elements are presented
andwell placed. The
poster has a good design
and layout that supports
the flow of

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