MDSC 6005 Week1 Assignment Rubric
CAREERS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The field of information technology is constantly changing, with new careers and new exciting areas within IT to work. Are you prepared for your new career? Do you know what careers are available in your area of the world? Do you know which careers are in high demand?
RESOURCES
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
• Turban, E., Pollard, C., & Wood, G. (2021). Information technology for management: Driving digital transformation to enhance local and global performance, growth and sustainability (12th ed.). Wiley.
o Chapter 1, “Digital Transformation Disrupts Companies, Competition, and Careers Locally and Globally” (pp. 1–30)
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• Walden University. (n.d.). DiscussionsLinks to an external site.. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Optional Resources
• Walden University. (n.d.). APA style: OverviewLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa
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• Walden University. (n.d.). Foundations – Library Resources: Identifying & evaluating online resourcesLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/foundationscoursedocs/IdentifyingEvaluating
• Walden University. (n.d.). Foundations – Library Resources: Introduction to the Walden University LibraryLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/foundationscoursedocs/IntroToTheWaldenLibrary
• Walden University. (n.d.). Foundations – Library Resources: Searching & retrieving materials in the research databasesLinks to an external site.. http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/friendly.php?s=SearchingRetrieving
• Walden University. (n.d.). Publication comparison chart: PublicationsLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/peerreviewvsscholarly
• Walden University. (n.d.). Verify peer review: HomeLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/verifypeerreview
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• Walden University. (n.d.). Walden University student handbookLinks to an external site.. https://catalog.waldenu.edu/index.php
To prepare for this Assignment:
• Search the Internet and several career sites for careers in information technology, cyber security, and data science.
• Review the requirements to enter into those careers.
• Research other interesting facts like job market forecast and salary ranges.
BY DAY 7
Submit a 2- to 4-page paper in APA format in which you evaluate the following:
• Which careers are forecasted to be in high demand and why?
• What types of careers have the most potential in the current market?
• How would understanding the latest information technology trends influence your career?
Refer to the Week 1 Assignment Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this grading rubric to assess your work.
Your document should be 2–4 pages long (not including the list of references), but it is the quality of the work that is important, not the number of pages. Cite and reference all sources using APA format and style guidelines and submit in a single document.
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Rubric
MDSC_6005_Week1_Assignment_Rubric
MDSC_6005_Week1_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeElement 1: High-Demand Careers in IT 21 ptsMasteryStudent provides a thorough and detailed evaluation of current careers in field of IT, specifically identifying which careers are forecasted to be in high-demand and why. Several examples and resources support thinking.
19.53 ptsExceptionalStudent provides a detailed evaluation of current careers in the field of IT, specifically identifying which careers are forecasted to be in high-demand and why. Several examples or resources support thinking. There are one or two minor errors or details missing.
17.85 ptsCompetentStudent provides an evaluation of current careers in the field of IT, identifying with some details which careers are forecasted to be in high-demand and why. Some examples or resources support thinking. Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.
15.75 ptsDevelopingStudent provides a cursory or incomplete evaluation of current careers in the field of IT, identifying with vague or missing details which careers are forecasted to be in high-demand and why. Few examples or resources support thinking. Most details are missing or lack clarity.
10.5 ptsUnacceptableStudent provides an incomplete or cursory description that does not directly address this element and/or meet minimal requirements.
0 ptsNot SubmittedStudent did not submit this element. 21 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeElement 2: IT Careers With Most Potential 21 ptsMasteryStudent provides a thorough and detailed evaluation of what types of careers have the most potential in the current market. Several examples and resources support thinking.
19.53 ptsExceptionalStudent provides a detailed evaluation of what types of careers have the most potential in the current market. Several examples or resources support thinking. There are one or two minor errors or details missing.
17.85 ptsCompetentStudent provides an evaluation of what types of careers have the most potential in the current market. Some examples or resources support thinking. Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.
15.75 ptsDevelopingStudent provides a cursory or incomplete evaluation of what types of careers have the most potential in the current market. Few examples or resources support thinking. Most details are missing or lack clarity.
10.5 ptsUnacceptableStudent provides an incomplete or cursory description that does not directly address this element and/or meet minimal requirements.
0 ptsNot SubmittedStudent did not submit this element. 21 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeElement 3: IT Trends 21 ptsMasteryStudent provides a thorough and detailed evaluation of how understanding the latest information technology trends could influence your career. Several examples and resources support thinking.
19.53 ptsExceptionalStudent provides a detailed evaluation of how understanding the latest information technology trends could influence your career. Several examples or resources support thinking. There are one or two minor errors or details missing.
17.85 ptsCompetentStudent provides an evaluation of how understanding the latest information technology trends could influence your career. Some examples or resources support thinking. Some details are missing and/or not fully developed.
15.75 ptsDevelopingStudent provides a cursory or incomplete evaluation of how understanding the latest information technology trends could influence your career. Few examples or resources support thinking. Most details are missing or lack clarity.
10.5 ptsUnacceptableStudent provides an incomplete or cursory description that does not directly address this element and/or meet minimal requirements.
0 ptsNot SubmittedStudent did not submit this element. 21 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeElement 4: Form and Style 7 ptsMasteryStudent demonstrates thorough organization and writing skills by consistently applying APA format and style. Writing is well organized and grammatically correct, including complete sentences that are free of spelling errors. A Reference List with a variety of scholarly sources is provided, using APA formatting, and it matches the citations cited within the text.
6.51 ptsExceptionalStudent demonstrates thorough organization and writing skills by consistently applying APA format and style. Writing is well organized and grammatically correct, including complete sentences that are free of spelling errors. A Reference List with a variety of scholarly sources is provided, using APA formatting, and it matches the citations cited within the text—but with one or two minor errors.
5.95 ptsCompetentStudent demonstrates organization and writing skills by mostly applying APA format and style. Writing is well organized and mostly grammatically correct, including complete sentences that are mostly free of spelling errors. While a Reference List is provided and includes a variety of resources, APA formatting may be incorrect or the list may not have matched the citations cited within the text.
5.25 ptsDevelopingStudent made a cursory attempt to address but there are numerous errors, writing is difficult to read, and/or no Reference List is provided.
3.5 ptsUnacceptableStudent submission does not adhere to the writing expectations.
0 ptsNot SubmittedStudent did not submit this element. 7 pts
Total Points: 70
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