UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

BKAS3113 SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION

SYSTEMS
FIRST SEMESTER 2016/2017 (A161)
GROUP A (DR. ROSLI MOHAMAD)
ASSIGNMENT 3 (INDIVIDUAL WRITING - 5%)
A.

Introduction
The purpose of this assignment is to facilitate students abilities to
understand the selected topic covered in the course syllabus. The
project facilitates students to identify and formulate an inquiry question
that defines what youd like to learn.

B.

Selection of article
1. Each student will be assigned TWO (2) articles related to Chapter
9 (IT Investment).
2. The instructor will provide the article (either quantitative or
qualitative in nature).

C.

Content of Report
The report must include each of the following sections:
i.
Title page
ii. Introduction
Provide brief background/description of the assigned topic for
audience understanding.
Indicate among others: why the topic is important, the issue
related to the topic, and objective(s) of the paper.
iii. Body-analysis of the main points (can be in multiple sections). For
example:
Theoretical framework and variables considered by the
article,
Research method employed,
Data collection procedure and targeted respondents (if
applicable),
Context of study (e.g., focused country, industrial), and
The outcomes/findings of the study.
iv. Conclusion
v. References (cited articles)
Please
refer
and
follow
the
APA
Style
6th
ed.
(http://www.apa.org).

D.

Format of Report

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8.

Format: Typed, double spacing, Times New Roman, Font size 12,
Margin 2.5cm or 1 inch, justified.
Number each page excluding cover page and table of content.
Language: Report should be written in English.
The content of the report is limited to 500 words only (excluding
cover page, table of content, references, and appendices).
Correct
spelling,
grammar,
punctuation,
and
paragraph
construction are very important. Please check your report before
submission and edit your paper for readability.
Use heading and sub-heading appropriately. Number your heading
and sub-heading consistently.
Number and label all tables/figures (if any) accordingly.
Maintain ORIGINALITY of your writing as the submitted
assignment will go through plagiarism check.

E.

Submission
1.
Submission of report will be in two formats:
A hard copy submission will be on 11 DECEMBER 2016
(SUNDAY].
The submission of the assignments must be done on time and
PENALTY will be imposed on late submission.
A soft copy of the summary must be submitted to Turnitin for
plagiarism checking purpose. A final soft copy of the summary
must be submitted to UUM Online Learning.
A report with more than 25% of similarity index (as suggested by
the Turnitin) will be totally rejected. Hence, no marks will be
given to such report.
2.
Please use the cover page template (Appendix 1).

F.

Evaluation
This project comprises of two assessment criteria:
Component
Written report
(individual)

Evaluation criteria

Rubric 1 (Appendix 2)

TOTAL

Appendix 1: Cover Page

UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

BKAS3113 SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
FIRST SEMESTER 2016/2017 (A161)
ASSIGNMENT 3
(INDIVIDUAL PROJECT)
ARTICLE REVIEW: IT INVESTMENT
<Indicate The Title of The Article Reviewed>

PREPARED FOR:
DR. ROSLI MOHAMAD

PREPARED BY:
<STUDENTS NAME AND MATRIC NO.>

SUBMISSION DATE: 11 DECEMBER 2016

Appendix 2: Report Writing Rubric

REPORT WRITING RUBRIC
Course Name ( Course
Code):____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____
Student Name (Matric
No):______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____
Project
Title:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________

Poor
1-3
ORGANISATI
ON

INFORMATIO
N

ANALYSES

TIMELINESS
MECHANICS

AESTHETICS
SOURCES &
REFERENCES

Fair
4-6

Good
7-9

Excellent
10 - 12

Totally unrelated. The

information appears to be
disorganised.

Remotely relevant. Information

is organised but paragraphs are
not well-structured.

Somewhat relevant. Information

is organised with well-constructed
paragraphs.

One or more topics were not

addressed. Information has
little or nothing to do with the
main topic.

All topics are addressed and

most questions answered with
about 1 sentence each.
Information clearly relates to
the main topic. No details
and/or examples are given.

Provides insufficient
evaluation and critical analysis
of the topic in terms of
research and comparison to
similar work done by others.
Report handed in more than 1
week late.
Many grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors.
Unacceptable appearance.
Does not use appropriate
table, figure, font, font size,
line spacing and border areas.
Unclear style.
Some sources are not
accurately documented.
References are not cited in
text, and no or few references
are provided in the reference
list. Style and format are

Provides somewhat adequate

evaluation and critical analysis
of the topic in terms of research
and comparison to similar work
done by others.
Up to 1 week late.

All topics are addressed and most

questions answered with at least
about 2 sentences each.
Information clearly related to the
main topic. It provides 1 - 2
supporting details and/or
examples.
Demonstrates thoughtful
evaluation and critical analysis of
the topic in terms of research and
comparison to similar work done
by others.
Up to two days late.

Directly relevant. Information is

very organised with wellconstructed paragraphs and
subheadings.
All topics are addressed and all
questions answered.
Information clearly relates to
the main topic. It includes
several supporting details
and/or examples.
Demonstrates sophisticated
evaluation and critical analysis
of the topic in terms of
research and comparison to
similar work done by others.
Report handed in on time.

Some grammatical, spelling or

punctuation errors.
Appearance is acceptable but a
lot could be improved.

A few grammatical, spelling or

punctuation errors.
Appearance is generally good;
only some elements need to be
improved

No grammatical, spelling, or
punctuation errors.
Excellent formatting and
appearance. Use appropriate
table, figure, font, font size, line
spacing, and border areas.

All sources (information and

graphics) are accurately
documented but many are not
in the desired format. Few
references are cited in text and
in the reference list. Most

All sources (information and

graphics) are accurately
documented, but a few are not in
the desired format.
Most references are cited in text
and appropriately provided in

All sources (information and

graphics) are accurately
documented in the desired
format. Complete references in
text and reference list. All
references use correct style

Scor
e

incorrect.

OVERALL
ASSESSMENT

Seriously lacking. The paper

was not acceptable. The work
was not up to the quality
expected in this course. The
paper did not meet the
requirements.

references use incorrect style

and format.
Somewhat lacking. The paper
was acceptable. It
demonstrated some
understanding of the material
covered. The paper met
minimal requirements.

reference list. Most references

use correct style and format.
Adequately meets criteria. It
demonstrated an average
understanding of the material
covered. The requirements were
adequately met.

TOTAL SCORE

and format.
Fully meets criteria. The paper
was outstanding. It
demonstrated superior
understanding of the material
covered. The requirements
were met in full.
/96