You'll remember that we're using a common basic format for the Project assignments in
all Modules -- that is, the review of relevant professional development websites.
Specifically, for the Session Long Project for this Module, you are to review the
information-management site at (http://www.information-management.com)
You should do the following:
Look over the range of articles and other resources linked there.
Follow up links that interest you. In general, become familiar with its contents. If
you don't know where to start, you may want to focus on "infrastructure"
(such as "Network Infrastructure" link to the left side of the menu if you scroll
down).
Pay special attention on the subject of this module and learn as much as you can.
Look over the career links. Anything interest you? Any interesting themes there?
Then write your review.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your paper should be two to three pages in length, and reflect your personal experiences
with this issue. The important part of all these project assignments is to carefully
assess your own experiences with the topic, and then reflect critically on what you
might have learned about yourself and about situations through this assessment process.
The more that you can use the exercise to develop personal implications for your growth
as a potential business person as well as a moral individual, the more value you'll get out
of the exercise.
The general format valid for such reviews in ALL your SLPs here is:
a short summary description of the website’s structure, purpose, pros and cons
a comprehensive discussion on what you learn from this website regarding the
subject of this module (at least half of your write-up should be devoted to this
discussion). you can choose to provide a general review, or focus on one theme of
your most interest.
links that you find helpful to follow up
why you will or will not find it a useful addition to your professional resources
list
any other things about the site that you find salient and worth noting to others
bottom-line evaluation of its value to you in this program
The last point is very important. Be honest and direct; your assessment is helpful to you
and to others. If you don't find it helpful, say so and why, and try to explain what you
would find more useful in its place. But also do try to remember also that your education
isn't yet finished, that things you don't understand now and don't yet see the value of may
turn out later on to be relevant and useful, and that the site's creators may know more
about the topic and the profession than you do yet.
Your paper will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Precision: You carried out the exercise as assigned, or carefully explained the
limitations that might have prevented your completing some parts (running out of
time isn’t generally considered an adequate limitation).
Clarity: Your answers are clear and show your good understanding of the topic.
Breadth and Depth: The scope covered in your paper is directly related to the
questions of the assignment and the learning objectives of the module.
Critical thinking: The paper incorporates YOUR reactions, examples, and
applications of the material to business that illustrate your reflective judgment and
good understanding of the concepts.
Overall quality: Your paper is well written and the references, where needed, are
properly cited and listed (refer to Trident's Student Guide to Writing a High-
Quality Academic Paper) if you are uncertain about formats or other issues.