Assignment 1: Problem-Solving
Due: Sunday, January 27th , 2012 @ 10:00PM
Worth: 5%
Overview
In Elgan’s recent story (2012), he questions whether Apple is lost without Steve Jobs.
Deliverables
Please answer the following questions (in a Word Document) within the context of the framework on Problem-solving discussed in class (total 50 points):
1. [20 points] Identify the problem: According to you, what is the problem described in this article. Clearly in one paragraph [100 words maximum] state the problem as you understand it.
2. [20 points] Please write [150 words maximum] in one or two paragraphs indicating if you agree (or disagree) with the author’s arguments and why. You can make an argument …show more content…
indicating partial agreement to some of their points as well.
3. [10 points] Creatively identify alternative ways to solve the problem and write one paragraph for each one of three possible alternative solutions [50 words maximum per solution].
Save the word document with the following name: B1402x-W13-A1-CUSN.docx, where x is your section number, CUSN your Carleton University Student Number; e.g., if you are in section G and your student number is: 100111111 then your word document should be saved as: B1402G-W13-A1-100111111.docx
References:
Elgan, M.
(2012). Is Apple lost without Steve Jobs? Computerworld, September 21, 2012 – available at http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9231286/Is_Apple_lost_without_Steve_Jobs
Keep a backup copy of your file in case the original cannot be accessed. If your TA requests to see the backup, you need to arrange to deliver it personally during your schedule lab since it’s the only way we can confirm the date of the last update. Once you submit your file DO NOT OPEN THE BACKUP FILE!
Marking Scheme
In this assignment you are required to an article and then answer the following questions (in a Word Document) within the context of the framework on Problem-solving discussed in class (total 50 points):
1. [20 points] IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM: According to you, what is the problem described in this article. Clearly in one paragraph state the problem as you understand
it.
□ LIMITED: up to 6 points – The problem statement is poorly written. It is difficult to see how the statement you provided is related to the reading material.
□ ADEQUATE: up to 12 points – The problem statement is written correctly. There seems to be a disconnection between the statement written and the reading material.
□ STRONG: up to 16 points – The problem statement is written correctly. It is well connected to the reading material.
□ EXCELLENT: up to 20 points – The problem statement is written correctly. It is well connected to the reading material. It is well thought and it can be used a model for other assignments.
2. [20 points] Please write one or two paragraphs indicating if you AGREE (OR DISAGREE) with the author’s arguments AND WHY. You can make an argument indicating partial agreement to some of the author’s points as well.
□ LIMITED: up to 6 points – The paragraphs are poorly written. It is difficult to see whether you agree, disagree or partially agree with the author’s arguments.
□ ADEQUATE: up to 12 points – The paragraphs are written correctly. Your agreement, disagreement or partial agreement is not justified.
□ STRONG: up to 16 points – The paragraphs are written correctly. Your agreement, disagreement or partial agreement is justified.
□ EXCELLENT: up to 20 points – The paragraphs are written correctly. Your agreement, disagreement or partial agreement is well justified and founded. It can be used a model for other assignments.
3. [10 points] BRAINSTORM to identify alternative ways to solve the problem and write one paragraph for each one of THREE POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS [Be Creative!]
□ LIMITED: up to 4 points – The alternatives are poorly written. It is difficult to see how they can be used to solve the problem stated above.
□ ADEQUATE: up to 6 points – The alternatives are written correctly. It is not clear how these alternatives can solve the problem you stated previously.
□ STRONG: up to 8 points – The alternatives are written correctly. It is clear that they can be used to solve the problem stated above.
□ EXCELLENT: up to 10 points – The alternatives are written correctly. It is clear that they can be used to solve the problem stated above. They are creative and can be used as a model for other assignments.
Integrity: Each assignment’s answer must be your own work. That is, except for properly cited quotations, every sentence and phrase must be in your own words. All interpretations, except for those properly cited, also must be your own. If you turn in someone else’s work, use a source’s exact words without placing these words in quotation marks, or use an interpretation you found in a source without giving credit to the source, you are guilty of plagiarism and may fail this assignment.