The attached PDF labeled sample problems provides a list of options that can be selected from to complete this task.Course Menu:Intro To Info Syst (CIS105070VA016-1174-001)SUBMIT CHALLENGE 1 Challenge #1: Defining and Understanding your ProblemDue Week 3:OverviewAll too often, people rush to find a solution without fully defining or understanding the problem in the first place.In this first challenge, you will select and define a problem that is relevant to you. Then you will use the power of the Internet to research the problem and gain a full understanding of all factors involved in it. You may use the list of sample problems to get started or select from.Submit this assignment as a Microsoft Word document. [By this point, you should have already activated your Microsoft Office 365 account and should be able to access Microsoft Word on your Strayer laptop. If you need help using Microsoft Word, please contact your instructor.]NOTE: This assignment will be run automatically through SafeAssign plagiarism detection software and an originality report will be sent to your instructor.Instructions:Write a one to two (1-2) page overview of the problem you plan to work on for the next four challenges. Your overview should tell the story of why this problem is important and relevant to you. Be sure to include the following information.1.Part 1: Define the problem.1.State your specific problem. Review the “Sample Problems” document for ideas or select a problem that you have seen in your job, life, surroundings or the media that you want to address.2.Explain why you chose your selected problem, including why it is relevant to you.2.Part 2: Research. Use the Internet to research the problem and list five (5) valid online resources that helped you learn more about your chosen problem. Try to pick a range of sites from government to business to academic.1.List each of your resources and include the name of the website and the URL (web address).2.In two or three sentences, explain why each site was useful as well as credible. Did it help you understand the importance of the issue? Did it help you see that others are impacted? Did it confirm that this is a problem that others face?3.Explain why each site you used is credible and accurate. NOTE: If you aren’t sure how to do this, read the Learn content for guidance and/or discuss with your instructor.3.Part 3: Include non-credible resources. Share two sites that were not credible and why you decided not to use them.1.List each of the resources you decided not to include (including the name of the website and the URL (web address).)2.In two or three sentences, explain why each site was not credible/accurate/useful. What was wrong with the site? Why did you decide this resource should not be used?4.Part 4: Understand the problem. After conducting research, add additional details that will help fully explain the problem.1.Provide details on what is or might be causing the problem.2.Describe how it is impacting/or could be impacting you.3.Does this problem in any way create other problems?4.Based on your research, how does this impact others?Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
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SUBMIT CHALLENGE 1
Challenge #1: Defining and Understanding your Problem
Due Week 3:
Overview
All too often, people rush to find a solution without fully defining or understanding the
problem in the first place.
In this first challenge, you will select and define a problem that is relevant to you. Then
you will use the power of the Internet to research the problem and gain a full
understanding of all factors involved in it. You may use the list of sample problems to
get started or select from.
Submit this assignment as a Microsoft Word document. [By this point, you should have
already activated your Microsoft Office 365 account and should be able to access
Microsoft Word on your Strayer laptop. If you need help using Microsoft Word, please
contact your instructor.]
NOTE: This assignment will be run automatically through SafeAssign plagiarism
detection software and an originality report will be sent to your instructor.
Instructions:
Write a one to two (1-2) page overview of the problem you plan to work on for the next
four challenges. Your overview should tell the story of why this problem is important and
relevant to you. Be sure to include the following information.
1. Part 1: Define the problem.
1. State your specific problem. Review the “Sample
Problems” document for ideas or select a problem that
you have seen in your job, life, surroundings or the
media that you want to address.
2. Explain why you chose your selected problem, including
why it is relevant to you.
2. Part 2: Research. Use the Internet to research the
problem and list five (5) valid online resources that
helped you learn more about your chosen problem. Try
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to pick a range of sites from government to business to
academic.
List each of your resources and include the name of the
website and the URL (web address).
In two or three sentences, explain why each site was
useful as well as credible. Did it help you understand the
importance of the issue? Did it help you see that others
are impacted? Did it confirm that this is a problem that
others face?
Explain why each site you used is credible and accurate.
NOTE: If you aren’t sure how to do this, read the Learn
content for guidance and/or discuss with your instructor.
Part 3: Include non-credible resources. Share two sites
that were not credible and why you decided not to use
them.
List each of the resources you decided not to include
(including the name of the website and the URL (web
address).)
In two or three sentences, explain why each site was not
credible/accurate/useful. What was wrong with the site?
Why did you decide this resource should not be used?
Part 4: Understand the problem. After conducting
research, add additional details that will help fully
explain the problem.
Provide details on what is or might be causing the
problem.
Describe how it is impacting/or could be impacting you.
Does this problem in any way create other problems?
Based on your research, how does this impact others?
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the
paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Click here to view the rubric
CHALLENGE #1
DEFINE AND UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM
Due Week 3: 142 points
OVERVIEW
All too often, people rush to find a solution without fully defining or
understanding the problem in the first place.
In this first challenge, you will select and define a problem that
is relevant to you. Then you will use the power of the Internet to
research the problem and gain a full understanding of all factors
involved in it. You may use the list of sample problems to get
started or select from.
Submit this assignment as a Microsoft Word document. [By this
point, you should have already activated your Microsoft Office 365
account and should be able to access Microsoft Word on your
Strayer laptop. If you need help using Microsoft Word, please contact your instructor.]
1
INSTRUCTIONS
Write a one to two (1-2) page overview of the problem you plan
to work on for the next four challenges. Your overview should tell
the story of why this problem is important and relevant to you. Be
sure to include the following information.
Part 1: Define the problem.
a) State your specific problem. Review the “Sample Problems” document for ideas or select a problem that you
have seen in your job, life, surroundings or the media
that you want to address.
b) Explain why you chose your selected problem, including why it is relevant to you.
Part 2: Research. Use the Internet to research the problem and
list five (5) valid online resources that helped you learn more
about your chosen problem. Try to pick a range of sites from
government to business to academic.
a) List each of your resources and include the name of
the website and the URL (web address).
b) In two or three sentences, explain why each site was
useful as well as credible. Did it help you understand
the importance of the issue? Did it help you see that
others are impacted? Did it confirm that this is a problem that others face?
c) Explain why each site you used is credible and accurate. NOTE: If you aren’t sure how to do this, read the
Learn content for guidance and/or discuss with your
instructor.
2
Part 3: Include non-credible resources. Share two sites that
were not credible and why you decided not to use them.
a) List each of the resources you decided not to include
(including the name of the website and the URL (web
address).)
b) In two or three sentences, explain why each site was
not credible/accurate/useful. What was wrong with the
site? Why did you decide this resource should not be
used?
Part 4: Understand the problem. After conducting research, add
additional details that will help fully explain the problem.
a) Provide details on what is or might be causing the
problem.
b) Describe how it is impacting/or could be impacting
you.
c) Does this problem in any way create other problems?
d) Based on your research, how does this impact others?
3
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic
/ organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using
the following rubric.
POINTS: 142
Criteria
1. States a clear
and relevant
problem.
CHALLENGE 1: DEFINE AND UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM
Unacceptable
Meets Minimum
Expectations
Fair
Proficient
Exemplary
Below 60% – F
60-69% – D
70-79% – C
80-89% – B
90-100% – A
Did not state a
problem.
Selected and
shared a general
problem that is a
not clear.
Selected and
shared a problem
but is not specific
to the learner and
more general.
Selected and
shared a problem
that is an issue
but lacks some
specificity.
Selected and
shared a specific
business problem
that is a clear
issue.
Did not provide
detail why the
problem was
selected.
Lacks specific
detail why the
problem was selected – reasons
why the problem
was chosen is
not clear.
Minimally describes why the
problem was
selected – lacks
detailed rationale.
Described in detail why the problem was selected
– some specific
details were
missing from the
rationale.
Described in very
specific detail
why the problem
was selected.
Did not submit
or incompletely
provided five (5)
valid resources
and rationale.
Provided two
(2) to five (5)
resources. Rationale is missing
or incomplete
and some sources were not
credible.
Provided four (4)
to five (5) online
resources and
some rationale
was generic or
incomplete.
Provided five (5)
valid resources
with sufficient
rationale for why
the resources
are credible and
accurate.
Provided five
resources that
were directly
related to the selected problem.
Each resource
Included the link
to the website.
Student logically
and concisely
described why
each resource
was useful/
important, and
each resource
listed met the
standards of a
credible and accurate source.
Weight: 10%
2. Provides rationale for why the
issue is important.
Weight: 15%
3. Provides five
(5) valid resources with rationale
for why each
resource was
useful/important.
Weight: 30%
4
POINTS: 142
Criteria
4. Lists two (2)
invalid resources
with rationale
for why the resources are not
credible or are
inaccurate.
CHALLENGE 1: DEFINE AND UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM
Unacceptable
Meets Minimum
Expectations
Fair
Proficient
Exemplary
Below 60% – F
60-69% – D
70-79% – C
80-89% – B
90-100% – A
Did not submit
or incompletely
provided two (2)
invalid resources
and rationale.
Provided one
(1) to two (2)
resources. Rationale is missing
or incomplete or
some sources
were actually accurate/credible.
Listed two (2) invalid resources.
Some rationale
was generic or
incomplete.
Listed two (2)
invalid resources
with rationale
for why the resources are not
credible or are
inaccurate.
Listed two (2)
invalid resources
with detailed and
accurate rationale for why the
resources are
not credible or
are inaccurate.
Did not submit
or incompletely
described the
source of the
problem or
impact.
Lacks specific
details about the
source of the
problem or impact. Rationale
was generic or
incomplete.
Provides details
about the source
of the problem
but lacks specific details.
Provides relevant
and accurate
details about
the source of
the problem and
describes in the
impact that it
could have.
Provides relevant
and accurate
details about the
source of the
problem and describes in detail
the impact that it
could have.
There are more
than 8 mechanics, grammar,
or punctuation
errors/typos.
There are 7-8
mechanics,
grammar, or
punctuation
errors/typos.
There are 5-6
mechanics,
grammar, or
punctuation
errors/typos.
There are 3-4
mechanics,
grammar, or
punctuation
errors/typos.
There are 0-2
mechanics,
grammar, or
punctuation
errors/typos.
Weight: 15%
5. Adds additional detail to the
problem.
Weight: 20%
6. Grammar, Mechanics, Punctuation.
Weight: 10%
5
CIS105
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
A core component to working in different information systems is being able to solve problems when
they come up. Throughout this course you will be asked to tackle a problem that is relevant to you
using a simple problem-solving process.
To get you started here are a few sample challenges for you to consider. You can select one of these
or use a problem you are currently tackling in your life.
OPTION #1: TIME MANAGEMENT
One thing you quickly realize is that school is a huge time commitment. You want to figure out how to balance school, work,
and family and manage the stress that can come from these
demands.
What kind of plan can you put in place that will help you create
balance in your life?
OPTION #2: STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
You are interested in starting your own business. You believe you
have an idea that will work or a product that people are looking for.
You have done some initial research online but haven’t sat down
to make a plan. You’d like to open your business within the year.
What steps do you need to take to get started?
OPTION #3: FINDING A NEW JOB
You are ready to find a new job, but you aren’t sure how to go
about finding the right one.
What steps do you need to take to make sure you are aware of all
of the possibilities that are out there for you?
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OPTION #4: BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL
PRESENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
You know how important it is to be seen as a serious professional
with many talents to offer. How do you begin to position yourself
as a skilled professional on social media so that others can see
who you are and what you offer?
OPTION #5: DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLS
You are early in your desired career and while you like your job
you’d like to find something that is more challenging/rewarding/
higher salary pay. You have heard that many companies are looking for individuals with “soft skills” but you aren’t exactly sure what
that means or how to develop them.
What steps do you take to identify what the most important soft
skills are and how to do you work to develop them so you can
include them on your resume?
OPTION #6: MAKING A LARGE PURCHASE
You are considering making a significant investment in life (car,
house, etc) but aren’t sure if you are getting the best deal possible
and paying for it in the best way.
What steps can you take to be sure you are making the right decision?
OPTION #7: PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW
You recently applied for a position and was contacted for an interview. You haven’t been to an interview in a number of years and
aren’t sure what to expect or how to prepare.
What steps do you take to get prepared and to have a better idea
of what to expect.
2
OPTION #8: NEW CAREER PATH
You are interested in pursuing a career in _____ but aren’t exactly
sure what specific field you want to go in to. You know that it can
be competitive and salaries can be lower than other fields.
Based on where you live and the work you want to do, which jobs
or industry should you pursue?
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