Agile Business Analysis Report
MIS302_Assessment_1_Brief_Report_Module Due3. Page 1 of 6 Task Summary For this individual assessment, you will be required to research and write a 1500-word report on agile methods, processes, and the agile approach. This report needs to be written from the perspective of explaining the Agile software development process to someone who has no understanding of the Agile approach, as if it is being implemented in an organisation for the first time. The Agile Manifesto embodies the philosophy of Agile, which is brought to life through Agile processes and teams. In this report you will be required to use the 12 Agile Principles as outlined by the Agile Manifesto on this webpage: https://agilemanifesto.org/principles.html You will be required to examine each Scrum event/ceremony/meeting, including Backlog refinement and identify: a) Which Agile artifacts or documents support the event/ceremony/meeting? Why do you say this and what evidence can you refer to that backs your point of view? Please refer to the readings used in the modules and in class first and then readings from additional sources. b) Which team members participate in the ceremonies and/or are responsible for producing the artifacts/documents? Why do you say this and what evidence can you refer to that backs your point of view? Please refer to the readings used in the modules and in class first and then readings from additional sources. c) Which Agile principle/s align to each Scrum event/ceremony/meeting? Explain why you believe this to be the case, backed with evidence from the subject readings. d) What contribution does the Agile Business Analyst make in each event/ceremony/meeting? ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF Subject Code and Title MIS302 – Agile Business Analysis Assessment Agile Business Analysis Report Individual/Group Individual Length 1500 words (+/- 10%) Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include: d) Communicate agile methods, processes, and approaches with stakeholders in order to address organisational requirements. Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 3.1. Weighting 30% Total Marks 100 marks (100 marks unless it is a quiz assessment) https://agilemanifesto.org/principles.html MIS302_Assessment_1_Brief_Report_Module Due3. Page 2 of 6 Context As organisations have started to adopt an Agile approach to software development, the role of the Business Analyst has evolved from longer analysis and design activities done from initiation to completion, to a world where software is produced iteratively is smaller release in sprints. For you to succeed in a role as an Agile Business Analyst will require an understanding of agile methods processes and approaches. Task Instructions Report Structure The report is brief and therefore will not require and executive summary or abstract. 1. Title page: should include subject ID, subject name, assignment title, student’s name, student number and lecturer’s name 2. Introduction (175-200 words): Also serve as your statement of purpose for the report. This means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report. You will need to inform the reader of: a) Your area of research and its context b) The key concepts you will be addressing, c) What the reader can expect to find in the body of the report 3. Body of the report (1000 – 1100 words): The 4 Agile Ceremonies + Backlog will form your key headings: a) Sprint Planning b) Daily Stand-up c) Sprint Review d) Retrospective e) Backlog Within each of these events/ceremonies/meetings you will be required to discuss the following points: a) Which Agile artifacts or documents support the event/ceremony/meeting? Why do you say this and what evidence can you refer to that backs your point of view? Please refer to the readings used in the modules and in class first and then readings from additional sources. b) Which team members participate in the ceremonies and/or are responsible for producing the artifacts/documents? Why do you say this and what evidence can you refer to that backs your point of view? Please refer to the readings used in the modules and in class first and then readings from additional sources. c) Which Agile principle/s align to each Scrum event/ceremony/meeting? Explain why you believe this to be the case, backed with evidence from the subject readings. d) What contribution does the Agile Business Analyst make in each event/ceremony/meeting? Please note that these are to guide you as to the required content of each section and ARE NOT to be used as sub-headings. 4. Conclusion (175 – 200 words): summarise any findings that the report puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report. MIS302_Assessment_1_Brief_Report_Module Due3. Page 3 of 6 Layout The report should use font Arial or Calibri 11 point, should be line spaced at 1.5 for ease of reading and page numbers on the bottom of each page. With the required diagrams due attention should be given to pagination to avoid loss of meaning and continuity by unnecessarily splitting information over two pages. Diagrams must carry the appropriate captioning. Referencing It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing here http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing Submission Instructions Please submit ONE MSWord document (.doc or .docx) via the Assessment 1 section found in the main navigation menu of the subject’s Blackboard site. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades. Academic Integrity Declaration I declare that except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task is my own work. I have read and am aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure viewable online at http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do so accordingly. http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms MIS302_Assessment_1_Brief_Report_Module Due 3-1 Page 4 of 6 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% Knowledge and understanding Understanding of the key concepts of Agile methods, processes and the Agile approach. 25% Lack of understanding of the required concepts and knowledge. Key components of the assignment are not addressed. Lack of application, and analysis of information to provide clear recommendations. Limited understanding of required concepts and knowledge. Some of the key components of the assignment are not addressed. Limited application and analysis to provide clear recommendations. Adequate knowledge or understanding of the required concepts. A reasonable capacity to explain and apply relevant key concepts. Supports opinion and information substantiated by evidence from research to provide recommendations. Thorough understanding of the key concepts. Discriminates between assertion of opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading. Well demonstrated capacity to apply and analyse relevant information to provide clear recommendations. Highly developed understanding of the field or discipline/s. Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading. Recommendations are clearly justified based on the application and analysis of information. Analysis and application with synthesis of new knowledge Demonstrates a understanding of the Agile approach, the Scrum process, Agile teams and the role of the Business Analyst. Limited synthesis and analysis. Limited application/recommendat ions based upon analysis. Demonstrated analysis and synthesis of new knowledge with application. Shows the ability to interpret relevant information and literature. Well-developed analysis and synthesis with application of recommendations linked to analysis/synthesis. Thoroughly developed and sound analysis and synthesis with application of pretested models and / or independently developed models and justified recommendations linked to analysis/synthesis. Highly sophisticated and creative analysis, synthesis of new with existing knowledge. Strong application by way of pretested models and / or independently developed models. Recommendations are clearly justified based on MIS302_Assessment_1_Brief_Report_Module Due 3-1 Page 5 of 6 35% the analysis/synthesis. Applying knowledge to new situations/other cases. Effective Communication (Written) 20% Presents information. Specialised language and terminology is rarely or inaccurately employed. Meaning is repeatedly obscured by errors in the communication of ideas, including errors in structure, sequence, spelling, grammar, punctuation and/or the acknowledgment of sources. Communicates in a readable manner that largely adheres to the given format. Generally employs specialised language and terminology with accuracy. Meaning is sometimes difficult to follow. Information, arguments and evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is not always clear and logical. Some errors are evident in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. Communicates in a coherent and readable manner that adheres to the given format. Accurately employs specialised language and terminology. Meaning is easy to follow. Information, arguments and evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is clear and logical. Occasional minor errors present in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. Communicates coherently and concisely in a manner