CIS 331 – Syllabus (Fall 2013) Modeling Theory– CIS 331 (Prerequisite: MAT104 and CIS105)CIS 331 Section #004VA016 (v1138) CIS/331: “Modeling Case” – RESEARCH PAPER Requirements: Select a Case Study from “Modeling Cases” on page #479. Complete the following: · Submit 3-5 page paper (at least 500 words) in Microsoft Word explaining the following: · Formulated Problem Statement(s); · Decisions, outcomes, and relationships to the problem; · How you can simplify the problem; · What modules you will build to help solve the problem; · Key relationships in the problem; · Graphs you will draw; · Formulas you will use; · Influence Chart relationships; · Submit Spreadsheet Model in Microsoft Excel: · Spreadsheet Design (Sketch + Final Model) · At least one (1) graph · One (1) Influence Chart · Additional Requirements: · References & Citations: Minimum of two (2) required · Cover Sheet & Table of Contents: Required · Length: 3-5 pages with at least 500 words (including illustrations, cover page and works cited page) · Margins & Spacing: 1" inch ---left, right, top, and bottom; double-spaced for normal text, single-spaced for long quotes · Font Style: 12 point (Times New Roman or Courier) Points: 120 RUBRIC for WRITTEN RESEARCH PAPER Criteria 4- Exceptional 3 - Satisfactory 2 - Marginal 1-Unsatisfactory Intro & Title Page Included (Organization) Title page included; The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper. Title Page included, and the introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. Title Page included, but the introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. There is no clear title page and introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper. Sequencing (Organization) Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. Transitions (Organization) A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected. Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety. Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy. The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent. Accuracy of Facts (Content) All supportive facts are reported accurately. Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately. Most supportive facts are reported accurately. NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported. S ...