Assignment 1: Error Handling in an Activity Diagram
Refer to the activity diagram Figure 2-15 on page 59 of the textbook. The diagram omits several error-handling pathways.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1. Using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia, update the diagram to include two (2) error-handling pathways. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included within the required page length.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
· Include charts or diagrams created in Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. The completed diagrams / charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Analyze techniques for requirements determination, collection, and organization.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in systems analysis and design.
· Write clearly and concisely about advanced systems analysis and design topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
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Points: 150 |
Assignment 1: Error Handling in an Activity Diagram |
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Criteria |
Unacceptable Below 70% F |
Fair 70-79% C |
Proficient 80-89% B |
Exemplary 90-100% A |
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1. Using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia, update the diagram to include two (2) error-handling pathways. Weight: 25% |
Did not submit or incompletely updated the diagram to include two (2) error-handling pathways, using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. |
Partially updated the diagram to include two (2) error-handling pathways, using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. |
Satisfactorily updated the diagram to include two (2) error-handling pathways, using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. |
Thoroughly updated the diagram to include two (2) error-handling pathways, using Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia. |
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2a. Produce a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an overview of the errors being checked. Weight: 20% |
Did not submit or incompletely produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an overview of the errors being checked. |
Partially produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an overview of the errors being checked. |
Satisfactorily produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an overview of the errors being checked. |
Thoroughly produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an overview of the errors being checked. |
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2b. Produce a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an explanation of the main reasons why checking for such errors is important. Weight: 20% |
Did not submit or incompletely produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an explanation of the main reasons why checking for such errors is important. |
Partially produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an explanation of the main reasons why checking for such errors is important. |
Satisfactorily produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an explanation of the main reasons why checking for such errors is important. |
Thoroughly produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an explanation of the main reasons why checking for such errors is important. |
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2c. Produce a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an overview of other possible errors. Weight: 20% |
Did not submit or incompletely produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an overview of other possible errors. |
Partially produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an overview of other possible errors. |
Satisfactorily produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an overview of other possible errors. |
Thoroughly produced a narrative which describes the added error-handling pathways that includes an overview of other possible errors. |
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3. 3 references Weight: 5% |
No references provided. |
Does not meet the required number of references; some or all references poor quality choices. |
Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
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4. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 10% |
More than 6 errors present |
5-6 errors present |
3-4 errors present |
0-2 errors present |
