In Phase 2, the student will develop a methods section, similar to a research methods section of a
journal article. Methods will support the framework and standards that will be used to compare
the old information system analysis and design to the new information system.
his report must contain the following elements:
I. Please reference the grading rubric for all minimums.
II. Cover page
III. Table of Contents (TOC)
IV. Every section must be well supported with scholarly information systems journal articles.
V. Introduction and conclusion sections.
a. A succinct, high quality, and well supported introduction and conclusion should be written.
b. Introduce the primary goals of this particular phase, the coinciding objectives, and the outcomes.
c. The conclusion should be one of the final headings of the paper and conclude the current phase. In addition, highlight the upcoming objectives and deliverables.
VI. Literature review and systems analysis and design methodology.
a. Construct a well-supported review of literature related to the problem.
b. Define a clear literature review style and theme. Different types exist.
c. Detail and support the objective framework(s) and sub-standards that will be used
to compare the old and new systems.
d. Explain the stages and methods of the systems development life cycle.
e. Support the use of rapid application development methodologies.
