IFSM300 Information Systems In Organizations

Task:

Tips on being Successful in IFSM 300 (link in Content) includes some tips on writing mechanics.  I encourage you to review this – it may reinforce things you already do well and identify some areas you need to pay more attention to.

Overall Writing:  Additional resources are available in Course Resources – Writing Resources.
Preparing Your Report
First – you need to create a title page – information on what is required for that is provided on p. 4 – 1st bullet under Formatting Your Assignment.  The date should be updated with each submission – other information will remain the same for each subsequent stage. Note:  This is a title page for the entire report  – don’t reference individual stages.
Next you need to provide a brief introduction to set the context for the document you’re preparing (entire report – not just Stage 1).  Many students seem to struggle with what constitutes an effective introduction so let me provide some additional information.  An introduction should set the context for why you’re writing, provide a brief overview of MTC and the situation (what is causing potential problems at MTC- think broadly from a business perspective), and then specifically what is to come in this report.  Keep in mind that the audience is internal to MTC so it is not appropriate to convey numerous details from the profile provided in the case study. In Course Content – Writing Resources – is a comprehensive text entitled Writing for Success.  Although this was written for more traditional academic writing and references “essay” rather than report, a majority of the information is still applicable.   For this assignment, you do not have to develop a topic and thesis statement because that is basically provided for you.  Inserting a captivating opening sentence may be more appropriate for an essay; however, incorporating research effectively to emphasize the importance of this business analysis and report can strengthen your introduction.  After your audience reads the introductory paragraph, he or she should have a broad understanding of the situation at MTC, why you are writing, and what specifically is to follow in this and subsequent stages of the report