Posted: April 27th, 2023

Systems Analysis and Design (SAD)

HI5030
Year, Trimester 2023, Trimester 1
Assessment
Details Name Individual Research Paper
Due Date and Week 14 / 05 / 2023, Week 8 (Draft)
18 / 06 / 2023, Week 13 (Final)
Individual
Student
Details Student Number
First Name
Family Name
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Instructions
Academic

Format
Instructions • Most assessments must be in MS Word format with no spacing, 11-pt Calibri font and at least 2cm margins on all four sides with appropriate section headings and page numbers.
• You must name your file with the Unit Code and Student ID (e.g. “HI5003GWA1995”).
• Check that you submit the correct document as special consideration is not granted if you make a mistake.
• Student ID needs to be indicated on the cover page.
Penalties • All work must be submitted on Blackboard by the due date and time along with a completed Assessment Cover Page. Late penalties apply.
• Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using Holmes Institute Adapted Harvard Referencing. Penalties are associated with incorrect citation and referencing.
Objective(s)
This assessment relates to the unit learning outcomes as in the Unit of Study Guide. This assessment is designed to give students skills to explore latest system analysis and design trends, challenges, and future directions.
Topic and Instructions
Systems Analysis and Design (SAD) is undoubtedly a pillar in the field of Information Systems (IS).
Some researchers have even claimed that System Analysis and Design is the field that defines the Information Systems discipline and is the core of information systems. The past decades have seen the development of Structured System Analysis and Design methodologies and Object-Oriented Methodologies. In the early 1990s, key players in the field collaborated to develop the Unified Modelling Language and the Unified Process. Agile approaches followed, as did other dynamic methods. These approaches have still been used in the development of contemporary information systems. At the same time, new approaches such as DevOps and DevSecOps continue to emerge. For this assignment you need to explore these trends in System Analysis and Design. You need to write a review of the past and the present Systems Analysis and Design approach in the research paper, discusses current challenges, and provides insights that can assist Systems Analysis and Design researchers to identify future Systems Analysis and Design research streams and important future research directions.
Submission Guidelines
You are required to write a final report of no more than 2500 words (excluding the referencing). Your report should be a single MS Word or OpenOffice document. Please do not use PDF as a submission format. The report will require to have at least 10 references. All citations should be provided using adapted Harvard referencing. Structure of the paper should include:
• Title of research
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Discussion (Challenges, insights)
• Conclusion (No summary of the report, provide a future direction for Systems Analysis and
Design research streams and direction)
• References
The draft submission should also have this structure with at least one paragraph written in each section. The draft should be at least 1000 words and have at least 5 references.
__________
Topic and Instructions
Systems Analysis and Design (SAD) is undoubtedly a pillar in the field of Information Systems (IS).
_________Systems Analysis and Design (SAD) is a process of examining, modeling, and designing information systems with the aim of improving their efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality. It involves identifying user requirements, analyzing existing systems and business processes, developing system models and specifications, and designing and implementing new systems that meet user needs. SAD is a crucial component of the Information Systems field and plays a fundamental role in ensuring that information systems meet the needs of businesses and organizations in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Some researchers have even claimed that System Analysis and Design is the field that defines the Information Systems discipline and is the core of information systems. The past decades have seen the development of Structured System Analysis and Design methodologies and Object-Oriented Methodologies. In the early 1990s, key players in the field collaborated to develop the Unified Modelling Language and the Unified Process. Agile approaches followed, as did other dynamic methods. These approaches have still been used in the development of contemporary information systems. At the same time, new approaches such as DevOps and DevSecOps continue to emerge. For this assignment you need to explore these trends in System Analysis and Design. You need to write a review of the past and the present Systems Analysis and Design approach in the research paper, discusses current challenges, and provides insights that can assist Systems Analysis and Design researchers to identify future Systems Analysis and Design research streams and important future research directions.

To summarize, your task is to write a review of the past and present approaches to Systems Analysis and Design, explore current challenges, and provide insights that can assist Systems Analysis and Design researchers to identify future research streams and important research directions. You should also discuss emerging trends, such as DevOps and DevSecOps, in the field of Systems Analysis and Design.

Your report should be structured with a title, abstract, introduction, literature review, discussion of challenges and insights, conclusion, and references. Your final report should be no more than 2500 words, excluding references, and should include at least 10 references cited using adapted Harvard referencing.

For the draft submission, you should follow the same structure and include at least one paragraph written in each section. The draft should be at least 1000 words and include at least 5 references.