Description

Instructions

Assignment 8 Research Essay

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to explore further topics in object-oriented concepts and UML modeling. You will create a short essay on one of the topics listed.

Course Objective(s)

CO8: Explain software engineering techniques including iterative development, model management, and legacy systems integration

CO9: Apply your knowledge of object-oriented and UML concepts by designing and developing UML models

Prepare a 3-page (excluding title, abstract, and reference pages) essay using APA formatting techniques on one of the following topics:

  • Using CASE tools for application development
  • History of UML (standardized by OMG)
  • Future directions for UML and object technology
  • Unified Process
  • Agile Development

Instructions

1. Create an essay on one of the above topics in a 3-page (excluding title, abstract, and reference pages) essay in a Word file following APA format.

2. Include your name and course as part of the word file.

Submission Instructions

1. When you submit your Word file, use your name as part of the file name, e.g., ENTD278Assignment8_VictoryUbogu

Your assignment will be graded with the following rubric:

Assessment Rubric

Exemplary

Accomplished

Developing

Beginning

Points Available

Comments

1. Content & Development

Student effectively completed the assignment.

Student partially completed the assignment.

The student provided limited and meaningless substance completing the assignment.

Student failed to complete the assignment.

50

2. Organization

Student effectively completed the assignment.

Student partially completed the assignment.

The student provided limited and meaningless substance completing the assignment.

Student failed to complete the assignment.

20

3. Readability & Style

Student effectively completed the assignment.

Student partially completed the assignment.

The student provided limited and meaningless substance completing the assignment.

Student failed to complete the assignment.

5

4. Grammar, Punctuation, & Spelling

Student effectively completed the assignment.

Student partially completed the assignment.

The student provided limited and meaningless substance completing the assignment.

Student failed to complete the assignment.

15

Writing Format

Write the paper in APA format. Grammatical, spelling or punctuation—the writing is grammatically correct, clear and concise. The response is well formulated and easy to read and understand. Correct terminology was used when needed. See references below:

What is Plagiarism and How to Avoid It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmab92ghG0M

Writing Help: http://apus.libguides.com/c.php?g=241212&p=1603794

Purdue Online Writing Lab: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

APA and MLA Citation Game Home Page: http://depts.washington.edu/trio/quest/citation/apa_mla_citation_game/

Student effectively wrote the paper using provided format.

Student partially wrote the paper using provided format.

Student wrote the paper with limited and meaningless use of provided format

Student failed to use provided format.

10

Total

100