CMIS 320 Project 1

CMIS 320 Project 1
Write a justification paper, of at least 2 pages, to your boss explaining how a relational database solution
can be applied to a current business problem or area for improvement. Assume that your boss knows
nothing about relational database theory. The goal of this paper is to obtain your boss's approval to
proceed with your stated project. Do not focus on technical aspects of a database management
system. Focus on how the information will be captured, manipulated, managed, and shared, and the
value the database brings to the organization. Include brief examples of how other industries (both
domestic and international) have successfully used relational databases to increase efficiency.
Your paper must follow all APA Style Guide requirements. All sources must be properly cited using APA
guidelines. Include an APA title page and an APA References page. The title page and References
pages are in addition to the minimum of 2 pages of body text for your paper. In your paper you must
include an introduction section with a heading, body text topic sections as appropriate with headings, and
a conclusion section with a heading. Note that APA requires 12 point Times Roman font throughout and
1" margins.
Submission:
You must submit your well-organized Word or PDF document to the LEO assignment area before the due
date.
Assignment 1 grading rubric
Attribute Meets Does Not Meet
Business justification 70 points
Paper thoroughly provides good
business, non-technical explanation
of the benefits of a relational
database solution
0 points
Paper doesn’t provide adequate
business justification
Length and formatting 10 points
Paper meets required length and is
well formatted
0 points
Paper doesn’t meet required length
and is not properly formatted
Grammar, typos,
punctuation
10 points
Paper is well-written, wellorganized with minimal
grammatical or spelling issues
0 points
Major grammatical, typographical,
and/or punctuation errors
APA Requirements 10 points
Paper meets APA citation,
References page, and title page
requirements
0 points
Major problems with APA citations,
Reference page, and/or title page