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MIS603_Assessment_1 B_Brief_Case Study_Module 4.2 Page 1 of 6 Task Summary You are required to research and write a 2500-word individual report in response to a case scenario. This assessment offers you an opportunity to apply the knowledge you gained about microservices architecture in Part A. You are required to use the case as context to write a report for both business and IT stakeholders explaining the advantages and disadvantages of microservices architecture and the benefits it can offer an organisation. You will need to demonstrate your ability to identify business priorities and relate relevant advantages to complex business needs through the strategy you recommend. Context This assessment gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of microservices architecture and your capability to explain complex technology concepts in terms that a non-IT business leader can understand. This prepares you professionally for several roles that ‘build a bridge’ between IT and business leaders. ASSESSMENT 1 PART B BRIEF Subject Code and Title MIS603 – Microservices Architecture Assessment Microservices Case Study - Part B Individual/Group Individual Length 2500 words (+/- 10%) Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include: a) Undertake research to demonstrate an understanding of microservices and how they contribute to business processes. b) Discuss core concepts of microservices architecture within a context of a business case study and summarise the advantages and disadvantages of adopting microservices architecture. c) Communicate the benefits of microservices architecture to a diverse stakeholder audience by addressing complex business needs and aligning strategies to business priorities defined by changing business requirements. Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 4.2 (Week 8) Weighting 40% Total Marks 100 marks MIS603_Assessment_1 B_Brief_Case Study_Module 4.2 Page 2 of 6 Task Instructions 1. Carefully read the attached Assessment 1 Part B Case Scenario to understand the concepts being discussed in the case. 2. Review your subject notes to establish the relevant area of investigation that applies to the case. Re-read any relevant readings that have been recommended in the case area in modules. Perform additional research in the area of investigation and select 10 additional sources that will add value to your report in the relevant area of investigation. 3. Plan how you will structure your ideas for your report and write a report plan before you start writing. 4. The report should consist of the following structure: A title page with subject code and name, assignment title, student’s name, student number, and lecturer’s name. The introduction (250–300 words) that will 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 The body of the report (1900–2000 words) will need to respond to the specific requirements of the case study. It is advised that you use questions posed in the case study to assist you in structuring the report by means of subheadings in the body of the report. The conclusion (250–300 words) will summarise any findings or recommendations that the report puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report. 5. Format of the report The report should use font Arial or Calibri 11 point, be line spaced at 1.5 for ease of reading, and have page numbers on the bottom of each page. If diagrams or tables are used, 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. 6. Referencing There are requirements for referencing this report using APA referencing style. It is expected that you reference any lecture notes used and 10 additional sources in the relevant subject area based on readings and further research. It is essential that you use the appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing here: http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing 7. You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for grading the assignment—this will give you a clear picture of what a successful report looks like. http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing MIS603_Assessment_1 B_Brief_Case Study_Module 4.2 Page 3 of 6 Submission Instructions Submit Assessment 1 Part B via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in MIS603 Microservices Architecture. 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 the 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://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms MIS603_Assessment_1 B_Brief_Case Study_Module 4.2 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% Visual appeal and presentation of content Title page included. Adheres to the font, spacing, format, and word count requirement. Appropriate use of paragraphs, sentence construction, spelling, and grammar. 20% No title page. Incorrect font and size with poor line spacing and large gaps in pagination, tables, or diagrams. Report is written as a block of text with no breaks in between ideas. Separate ideas cannot be clearly discerned. Many errors in spelling or grammar. Does not adhere to the word count requirement. Title page is included. Missing most information. Incorrect font and size is used or poor line spacing and large gaps in pagination. Paragraphs are used but large blocks of text with long sentences make it difficult to understand the ideas being conveyed. Spelling or grammar has errors but meaning remains clear. Does not adhere to the word count requirement. Title page is included but is missing key information. Some errors in font use and line spacing. Some pagination problems. One idea or concept per paragraph. Some paragraphs could be more succinctly written. Minor spelling or grammar errors. Adheres to the word count requirement. Title page is included with most required information. Minor errors in font, spacing and format. One idea or concept per paragraph with 3–4 well- constructed sentences per paragraph. No errors in spelling or grammar. Adheres to the word count requirement. Title page is included with all required information. Font, spacing, and format are in accordance with the requirements of the assignment brief. Expert use of paragraphs with 3–4 well-constructed sentences per paragraph that follow logically from each other. No errors in spelling or grammar. Adheres to the word count requirement. Knowledge and understanding Discusses core concepts, summarise the advantages and disadvantages of adopting microservices architecture. Communicates benefits of microservices architecture to a diverse stakeholder audience, 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 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 MIS603_Assessment_1 B_Brief_Case Study_Module 4.2 Page 5 of 6 and provides clear demonstration of understanding of concepts to the circumstances outlined in the case study. 50% analyse relevant information to provide clear recommendations. materials and extended reading.